The dynamic is extremely similar to Gremlins and the hero is very similar, plus the small town atmosphere. It really is in a way the third Gremlins movie.
“Doing scripted acting is a challenge to me. I can't remember things too good, so remembering lines is a challenge to your boy.”
“If we do not want to be pained by anybody we must not pain anybody; and how can man consider himself humane if he wants to live at the cost of others.”