Gate 2: The Trespassers (1990)
"The Gate II: Trespassers" (original title)

Four teens summon forth a diminuitive, demonic minion from The Other Side to do their bidding and grant their wishes, but of course, they must all ultimately pay the price...

Director:

Tibor Takács

Writers:

Michael Nankin (characters), Michael Nankin

Stars:

Louis Tripp, Simon Reynolds, James Villemaire

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louis Tripp	...	Terrence 'Terry' Chandler
Simon Reynolds	...	Moe
James Villemaire	...	John
Pamela Adlon	...	Liz (as Pamela Segall)
Neil Munro	...	Art
James Kidnie	...	Mr. Coleson
Irene Pauzer	...	Teacher
Larry O'Brey	...	Rep. #1
Elva Mai Hoover	...	Doctor
Gerry Mendicino	...	Maitre d'
Mark Saunders	...	Waiter
Todd Waite	...	Wine Steward
Edward Leefe	...	Busboy
Layne Coleman	...	Priest
Anita Olanick	...	Stewardess

Storyline

It's been five years since Terry's friend Glen discovered The Gate to hell in his backyard. Glen has now moved away and Terry begins practicing rituals in Glen's old house and eventually bringing back demons through The Gate and leading to demoniac possession and near world domination.

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Plot Keywords:

demon | restaurant | sequel | punk | father son relationship | 

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Taglines:

There's only one thing more terrifying than the first visit. The second.

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for scenes of drug use

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gate 2: The Trespassers

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Gross:

$2,032,973 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vision PDG, Alliance Entertainment, Epic Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming took place in late 1988, but the film sat unreleased for several years. It was first released in Europe prior to its release in the US.

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Goofs

When Johnny squeezes the "zit" on his face, the goo obviously squirts from his fingers, not his face.

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Quotes

[last lines]
John: Who needs chicks when we got demons?

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the movie the hero is raised from the dead at his funeral, and then two others who were also killed climb out of the coffin. After the credits a hamster that was sacrificed earlier in the movie crawls out of the coffin as well.

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Connections

References Wheel of Fortune (1983)

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Soundtracks

"SCREAMIN"
by John Ballinger, 'George Blondheim'
Performed by Tim Baker & The Torontones
Frostbyte Music

User Reviews

Not up to the great original.

The original "The Gate" was cheap but very entertaining, and had a great feel to it. This film doesn't. They even gave it an "R" rating, something the original didn't have and didn't need. I don't think it's the worst horror film ever made, but it certainly could have been better. Maybe a third entry might redeem the series...