The origin of Gremlins, mischievous, goblin-like creatures who took great delight in sabotaging planes, dates back to the first half of the 20th century. They were well known to RAF pilots, particularly during WW2 where any inexplicable mechanical failure in planes was attributed to them. At first they were believed to be enemy sympathisers but it was later revealed that the enemy too experienced strange faults and problems with their planes. Since then, a number of films and other media have spread awareness of gremlins, who still regularly get the blame for any and all mechanical and now even electrical problems we may experience!

The origin of Gremlins, mischievous, goblin-like creatures who took great delight in sabotaging planes, dates back to the first half of the 20th century. They were well known to RAF pilots, particularly during WW2 where any inexplicable mechanical failure in planes was attributed to them. At first they were believed to be enemy sympathisers but it was later revealed that the enemy too experienced strange faults and problems with their planes. Since then, a number of films and other media have spread awareness of gremlins, who still regularly get the blame for any and all mechanical and now even electrical problems we may experience!

Directed by Troy Nixey and written by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy II), Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a terrifying thriller about a young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend, who discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. Accompanying the film is a splendid little book, Blackwood’s Guide to Dangerous Fairies, written by del Toro and Christopher Golden and illustrated by Troy Nixey. The tale takes place a hundred years before the movie’s story begins. It chronicles the travels and adventures of Emerson Blackwood, a young nature scientist who begins to understand there’s more to the world than science understands.

Directed by Troy Nixey and written by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy II), Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a terrifying thriller about a young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend, who discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. Accompanying the film is a splendid little book, Blackwood’s Guide to Dangerous Fairies, written by del Toro and Christopher Golden and illustrated by Troy Nixey. The tale takes place a hundred years before the movie’s story begins. It chronicles the travels and adventures of Emerson Blackwood, a young nature scientist who begins to understand there’s more to the world than science understands.

Junkpunk is a British artist who creates surreal artistic dolls and sculptures of dragons, goblins and creatures from folklore. His creatures incorporate found and recycled items, making each one unique. Work is sometimes available on his Etsy store should you feel brave enough to invite one of these mischief makers into your home!