Gremlins on the wing, goblins in the woods, and strange little beings at your window. From WWII aviation lore to Spielberg’s unmade alien siege story, this episode traces the evolution of mischievous trickster creatures through folklore, pop culture, and real-life encounters—including the night something came calling in Kentucky.

Featured Films:

• Shadow in the Cloud (2020)

• Gremlins (1984)

• Poltergeist (1982)

• E.T. (1982)

• The Twilight Zone (Nightmare at 20,000 Feet)

• Amazing Stories (“The Mission”)

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