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The Gate (1987)

Movie"Pray it's not too late."
Audience Score
60
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PG-13 1 hr 26 minMay 15th, 1987Fantasy, HorrorThe Gate Collection PosterPart of The Gate Collection
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Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.
StarringStephen DorffChrista DentonLouis Tripp
DirectorTibor Takács

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 15th, 1987
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 26th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$13,539,458 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:New Century Entertainment Corporation, The Vista Organization, Alliance Entertainment
Movie Tags:
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The Gate Collection

The Gate is a 1987 Canadian-American independent supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff in his film debut. The film was released on May 15, 1987 by New Century Vista Film Company. Since its release, it has obtained a cult following and was followed by a sequel in 1990 titled The Gate II: Trespassers.