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The Gate (1986)
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Writer
Michael Nankin
based the script on specific things from his childhood. For example, Nankin did have a best friend named Terry.
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Writer
Michael Nankin
originally planned on directing the film as well.
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The diminutive demonic minions are played by actors in rubber suits who were made to look tiny by being shot in forced perspective.
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The bible passage the Lee sisters picked out was from different portions of Psalms verses 59:1 to 59:9.
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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 sense of humor.
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The fictional The Dark Book album Terry shows Glen features the logo for (the very real) Canadian thrash metal band Sacrifice.
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Joshua John Miller
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