One of the first without Corman was the movie Airplane!, in which he was listed in the end credits as "generally in charge of a lot of things". Working with Dante, Finnell then produced the modest hit The Howling in 1981 and the blockbuster Gremlins in 1984.
One of the initial projects without Corman was Airplane!, where he was listed as "responsible for many aspects". Working alongside Dante, Finnell produced The Howling in 1981 and Gremlins in 1984.