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Joseph James Dante Jr. ( / ˈdɑːnteɪ /; born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.
Joe Dante is a director, producer and editor of horror, comedy and sci-fi films, such as Gremlins, The Howling and Innerspace. He also worked on TV shows like Amazing Stories, The Twilight Zone and Salem.
Learn about the life and career of Joe Dante, a director of cult classics like Gremlins, The Howling and Matinee. Find out his filmmaking influences, trademarks, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
Jun 17, 2015 · Director Joe Dante talks about his latest horror-comedy film, his love for B movies and the changes in film audience and genre. He also discusses his career, his influences and his views on zombies, vampires and werewolves.
Jun 8, 1984 · A young man breaks the rules of his new pet and unleashes mischievous monsters on a small town. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film directed by Joe Dante.
Aug 4, 2016 · An article on Thursday about the director Joe Dante quoted incorrectly from his comments about the actors in a scene in his film “Explorers.” One of them is Jason Presson, not Bobby Fite.
Joe Dante is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor known for his B movie-inspired comedies and horror films. Learn about his life, career, works, and achievements on The Movie Database, a comprehensive online source for movie information.