7.1gremlins -

: While the movie made them pop culture icons, the term "Gremlin" originated during WWII, used by pilots to explain mysterious mechanical failures in aircraft.

: Exposure to sunlight can be fatal; they prefer the dark. 7.1Gremlins

: This is the most critical rule; eating after midnight triggers a pupal stage, after which the cute Mogwai transforms into a scaly, mischievous Gremlin. Cinematic Legacy & Style : While the movie made them pop culture