Kids, left home alone, accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.
Director:
Tibor Takács (as Tibor Takacs)Writer:
Michael Nankin
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| Stephen Dorff | ... | Glen | |
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Christa Denton | ... | Al |
| Louis Tripp | ... | Terrence 'Terry' Chandler | |
| Kelly Rowan | ... | Lori Lee | |
| Jennifer Irwin | ... | Linda Lee | |
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Deborah Grover | ... | Mom |
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Scot Denton | ... | Dad |
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Ingrid Veninger | ... | Paula |
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Sean Fagan | ... | Eric |
| Linda Goranson | ... | Terry's Mom | |
| Carl Kraines | ... | Workman | |
| Andrew Gunn | ... | Brad | |
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Two young boys 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 two kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that literally begins to take over the Earth. Written by DemonGate
Plot Keywords:
monster under bed | brother sister relationship | mini monsters | eye gouging | urban legend |Taglines:
They're Here and They Want to Meet the Neighbors See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 May 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$2,500,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$13,539,458Company Credits
Production Co:
New Century Entertainment Corporation,The Vista Organisation,Alliance Entertainment See more »
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Dolby StereoColor:
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1.85 : 1
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By Julia Bourque
Performed by True Confessions
Courtesy of Bomb Records
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When the moths shatter Glen's window, he panics and runs out of his room to get Al, leaving his door open. In the next scene Al approaches Glen's room and the door is completely closed. See more »Soundtracks
MODERN PERSONALITYBy Julia Bourque
Performed by True Confessions
Courtesy of Bomb Records
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Ah, the pleasures of horror movies and nostalgia. I was about 18 or so when this was first released, and I wandered to the theaters with my friends to watch this movie based on all the TV ads. Yeah, ads that included those little dwarfed demons with mean faces and sharp teeth. Hey, for 1987 that was seriously cool - and done very well! But at the time, I came out of the theater thinking, "Eh, it was okay." Years later, sick and not in the mood to move, I flipped through the channels late at night and found "The Gate" about to come on. I thought, "Eh, for nostalgia, why not?" I was surprised by how much I loved the movie! I'd forgotten it starred Stephen Dorff (he was unknown back then), and I was disappointed to learn that his sister in the movie (Christa Denton) didn't really go on to do much else. She was cute. Whatever happened to her??? Besides the cool suburban and 1980's atmosphere (not to mention the clothes and hair - oh yeah!), the movie's story is the fun type of cheese that still keeps your eyes glued to the TV. Cool effects, a no-brainer but engaging story, and the kids are fun to watch. It's also on DVD at a cheap price, and I bought it the other day. Not bad. It's full screen (bummer), but the picture is pretty good. No extra features though (bummer again). But still, very worth of owning. I just watched it again lastnight. And yes, it's still so fun!