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The Gate

  • 1987
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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The Gate (1987)
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Supernatural HorrorTeen HorrorFantasyHorror

Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.

  • Director
    • Tibor Takács
  • Writer
    • Michael Nankin
  • Stars
    • Stephen Dorff
    • Christa Denton
    • Louis Tripp
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,728
    1,188
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writer
      • Michael Nankin
    • Stars
      • Stephen Dorff
      • Christa Denton
      • Louis Tripp
    • 144User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Trailer 1:38
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    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Glen
    Christa Denton
    Christa Denton
    • Al
    Louis Tripp
    Louis Tripp
    • Terry
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Lori Lee
    Jennifer Irwin
    Jennifer Irwin
    • Linda Lee
    Deborah Grover
    Deborah Grover
    • Mom
    Scot Denton
    • Dad
    Ingrid Veninger
    • Paula
    Sean Fagan
    Sean Fagan
    • Eric
    Linda Goranson
    Linda Goranson
    • Terry's Mom
    Carl Kraines
    Carl Kraines
    • Workman
    Andrew Gunn
    Andrew Gunn
    • Brad
    John Paul Young
    • Minions, Father
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writer
      • Michael Nankin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The logo on the back of Terry's jacket is that of the Killer Dwarfs, a heavy metal band from the Toronto, Ontario area who were known for their offbeat sense of humor.
    • Goofs
      When Glen is descending the crumbling staircase there is a brief shot of his legs searching for a foothold. The legs are clearly those of a female stunt double.
    • Quotes

      Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: May the old devils depart! May they burn in the fires of their own damnation! May they freeze in the infinite golden darkness of their own hideous creation!

      Glen: Isn't that kind of insulting?

      Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: I guess it's supposed to be. I mean, we're trying to get rid of them.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'The Gate' (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      No Pleasure
      Song and Video by Eva Everything
      Courtesy of Great Shakes Productions

    User reviews144

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    8/10

    Scarry then, cult classic now!

    Demons? Metal Music? Steven Dorff? Why not!!!

    So... the gateway to hell or whatever is in the backyard of Steven Dorff's suburban home... and a metal band foretold all of this... and Demons threaten this world... Doesn't that sound great?

    As a kid this was scary watching this with a baby sitter and such but now it just seems campy. But I still love it every time!

    OK... it is a bit cheesy, and the DVD quality is awful.... but come on...it's like 5 bucks at Best buy!

    Seriously... if you haven't seen this movie and your into cheesy horror flicks just give it a try... keep the classics alive!
    • dr_Meatus
    • Nov 7, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gate - Die Unterirdischen
    • Filming locations
      • Cinespace Film Studios - 11030 Highway 27, Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • New Century Entertainment
      • The Vista Organisation
      • Alliance Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,539,458
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,258,063
      • May 17, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,539,458
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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