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The Gate (1986)

PG_13 85 min  -  Fantasy | Horror  -   15 May 1987 (USA)
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Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard... See full summary »

Director:

Tibor Takács
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Stephen Dorff ...
Glen
Christa Denton Christa Denton ...
Al
Louis Tripp ...
Kelly Rowan ...
Lori Lee
Jennifer Irwin ...
Linda Lee
Deborah Grover Deborah Grover ...
Mom
Scot Denton Scot Denton ...
Dad
Ingrid Veninger 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
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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Hole | Backyard | Demon | House | Dog  | See more »

Taglines:

... pray it's not too late! See more »

Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

La fissure See more »

Filming Locations:

Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$13,539,458 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The fictional The Dark Book album Terry shows Glen features the logo for (the very real) Canadian thrash metal band Sacrifice. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When AL and Glen are in the downstairs closet, AL drops a handful of shotgun shells, and we see them in scattered in front of the inside of the door, along with the demons outside. When the scene pans up and over them, you cannot see any shells lying on the floor. See more »

Quotes

Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: Demons aren't gonna ring the doorbell!
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Connections

Features Quest for Fire (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR"
By Carl Tafel
Performed by Terraced Garden
Courtesy of Melody & Menace Records See more »