Gate 2: The Trespassers (1990)

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 (as Tibor Takacs)

Writers:

Michael Nankin (characters), Michael Nankin

Stars:

Louis Tripp, Simon Reynolds, James Villemaire

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louis Tripp	...	Terry
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 Postlethwaite	...	Wine Steward (as Todd Waite)
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:

abandoned house | ritual | bully | monster | alcoholic | 

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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

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

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Our VHS Collection (2019)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

WTF happened just now?

this movie was slower than freakin' 12 Angry Men. but at least 12 Angry Men had a god damn story line or climax. I am confused, a little angry, bewildered to the brink of exhaustion, and want to punch the sequel in its face. The first movie was incredible! it had a creepy element and included interested effects and top notch gore. this one's blood drive is dry as a whistle and the effects seem to be used as filler. actually, the whole movie seems to be a bunch of filler strung together with little scenes with the cool little demon and the actor from the first one, just to try and keep our attention. and THE ENDING. the ending is like me saying that my entire life did not matter when I spent my entire life walking in circles and pulling on my crank. so... my mind is completely numb and bleeding. thank you GATE TWO!

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gate 2: The Trespassers

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,053,175, 1 March 1992

Gross USA:

$2,032,973

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,032,973

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vision PDG, Alliance Entertainment, Epic Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1