Search results
Joseph James Dante Jr. (/ ˈ d ɑː n t eɪ /; 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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.66 m
- Morristown, New Jersey, USA
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.
- November 28, 1946
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.
Dec 5, 2023 · Joe Dante is a unique director with a penchant for blending horror, comedy, and satire. He was on fire in the 1980s and '90s, churning out a string of gems like The Howling,...
Jun 8, 1984 · A young man breaks the rules of his new pet, a cute but dangerous creature called a mogway, and unleashes a horde of gremlins 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.
- (249K)
- Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
- Joe Dante
- 1984-06-08
People also ask
Will Joe Dante direct 'Hart's'?
Will Joe Dante direct vampire & werewolf comedy 'Monster Love'?
Who is Joe Dante?
Could Joe Dante have directed a Batman movie with John Lithgow?
Feb 16, 2024 · The 'Burbs is a fantastic dark comedy starring Tom Hanks that's only gotten better with age. We spoke to Joe Dante on its anniversary.
