The Gate (1987)

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

Stars:

Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Stephen Dorff	...	Glen
Christa Denton	...	Al
Louis Tripp	...	Terrence 'Terry' Chandler
Kelly Rowan	...	Lori Lee
Jennifer Irwin	...	Linda Lee
Deborah Grover	...	Mom
Scot Denton	...	Dad
Ingrid Veninger	...	Paula
Sean Fagan	...	Eric
Linda Goranson	...	Terry's Mom
Carl Kraines	...	Workman
Andrew Gunn	...	Brad

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

child protagonist | friendship between boys | boy | monster | supernatural power | 

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Taglines:

There's a Passageway - A Gate Behind Which the Demons Wait to Take Back What Was Once Theirs.

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

The small demonic minions are played by actors in rubber suits, and shot in forced perspective.

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Goofs

When Al and Glen are in the downstairs closet, A. drops a handful of shotgun shells. They scatter in front of the inside of the door, along with the demons outside. When the scene pans up and over them, the shells are gone.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Featured in Made in Canada (2017)

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Soundtracks

Love Will Find A Way
( The Party Scene)
Composer: Vince Carlucci

User Reviews

I feel weird writing it, but I like this movie alot.

This is one of the better 80's horror films. It's about Glen and Terry finding a rock in their backyard that leads to demons breaking free to terrorize earth.

Overall it didn't even effect my rating that Stephed Dorff was in it, because I had know idea who he was.

Also with Christa Denton. I'll rate this on 7/10.

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Gate

Filming Locations:

Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,258,063, 17 May 1987

Gross USA:

$13,539,458

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$13,539,458

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Century Entertainment, The Vista Organisation, Alliance Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1