I love this movie, I first saw it as a kid and yes it is a gremlins rip-off there's no question in that but it's been awhile since I last watched it but the acting going by my memory was fine, Charlie Stratton an actor who I loved in summer camp nightmare another classic. For those who haven't seen it check it out it's a shut your brain off kind of film. I loved it as a kid and I'm 40 now and I still love it