Character Relationship Map: Gremlins

Characters

• Kate Beringer (played by Phoebe Cates) — protagonist

  Billy's girlfriend and Clamp Center employee who fights gremlins.

• Randall Peltzer (played by Hoyt Axton) — supporting

  Billy's well-meaning father who accidentally acquires Gizmo.

• Pete Fountaine (played by Corey Feldman) — supporting

  Billy's friend who works at the local hardware store.

• Pete's Father (played by Arnie Moore) — minor

  Parent of Billy's friend Pete.

• Roy Hanson (played by Glynn Turman) — minor

  Town resident who encounters the creatures.

• Ruby Deagle (played by Polly Holliday) — supporting

  Greedy bank manager who terrorizes the town.

Key Relationships

• Pete's Father → Pete Fountaine (father)
• Randall Peltzer → Pete Fountaine (Social Neighbor)
• Ruby Deagle → Pete Fountaine (Conflict Local Antagonism)
• Roy Hanson → Kate Beringer (Alliance Co-witness)
• Ruby Deagle → Randall Peltzer (Conflict Local Tension)
• Ruby Deagle → Roy Hanson (Conflict Local Rivalry)
• Kate Beringer → Randall Peltzer (Alliance Co-defender)
• Pete Fountaine → Roy Hanson (Alliance Shared Encounter)
• Randall Peltzer → Roy Hanson (Alliance Co-experimenter)
• Kate Beringer → Pete Fountaine (Social Friend)
• Kate Beringer → Ruby Deagle (Professional Colleague)

Story Analysis

A tale of careless acquisition leading to chaotic monster outbreak and eventual town-wide survival.

Plot Progression

1. The Forbidden Acquisition
2. The Outbreak & Rampage
3. The Siege & Revelations
4. The Final Showdown & Resolution