WEB EXTRA: ‘Gremlins' Was Originally a Horror Film, Says Chris Columbus

In this bonus clip from “The Movies,” the latest episode in our Bay Area Revelations documentary series, director Chris Columbus talks about the origins of “Gremlins.” He originally wrote it as a horror film until Steven Spielberg got involved. Programming Note: Learn the untold stories of how the Bay Area shaped the movie industry from the very beginning. Watch “Bay Area Revelations: The Movies,” Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. An encore presentation of this episode will air the following Sunday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.