The Gate (1987)
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Synopsis
Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.
Cast
- Stephen Dorff
- Christa Denton
- Louis Tripp
- Kelly Rowan
- Jennifer Irwin
- Deborah Grover
- Scot Denton
- Ingrid Veninger
- Sean Fagan
- Linda Goranson
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- Aug 31, 2019
Stranger Things.
Ian WestSep 1, 2021The lesson is clear: If you want to have a wicked summer just hang with the kid with the Venom patch.
CinemaVoid 🏴☠️Apr 5, 2024"Très Un-Cool!!!" After being left home alone by irresponsible parents Glen (little bitty Stephen Dorff), his sister Al and best friend Terry the heavy metal geek have to fight off The Evil after accidentally opening the gates to hell in their back garden (just the…
VIVE_le_FILTH - Sep 25, 2021
baby stephen dorff + movie magic ??? that’s that stuff i LIKE BRO !!!!
sarah squirmMar 10, 2026Didn’t we all do this stuff when we were teens? Stumbling into a party we weren’t invited to, dancing and air-guitaring on our bed, playing records backwards, summoning demons from a pit in the backyard… No? I’ll bet most of us STILL do these things! So, the film. Fun,…
Digital PressOct 14, 2021Takes a bit too long to actually get rolling but once it does it's this weird, ostensibly family-friendly attempt at a surreal Italian/body horror/monster movie about a bunch of cute, mischievous little guys who live in a hole in some kids backyard in Toronto and are trying…
Josh Lewis - Nov 15, 2023
The gates of hell open in the garden of a well-behaved average family. The joys of horror flicks and nostalgia. I'm amazed how much love is in this movie. It's cheesy, no question, but it's also a little, compelling gem of teen horror movies. "The Gate" captures the…
kat🕷Sep 21, 2019Top tier Canadian cinema right here. Pure mystical nostalgia with tons of charm. The Gate was a late night cable staple in my youth and I love revisiting it every fall. Well it's still technically summer and hella hot but who's keeping score? I recently grabbed the Vestron…
belial_carboniJun 29, 2023Pale Death beats equally at the poor man's gate and at the palaces of kings. I'm gonna place a bible in my garden, just in case.
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- Nick Dubberly is "meh" onThe Gate
As an 80’s kid I’m shocked that I’ve never seen this before. It just screams 80s! But one thing that has (for the most part) withstood the test of time is the practical effects. If I had seen this back when I was a kid, it probably would have scared me shitless!
Theresa lovedThe GateI first saw this movie when I was about 8 years old. I had nightmares for weeks after watching it. I credit this movie for making me fall in love with the horror genre.
QuackMaster lovedThe GateMovie made me afraid of holes in the backyard. Other than that a spooktacular time. Lemme telll yah... Playing songs backwards do not contain messages from hell. :(
- Chris Stall likedThe Gate
Some of the acting wasn’t great, but in a horror flick with faces that melt and giant demon monsters? I quickly don’t care about the acting. This was fun
Orlando Ramone lovedThe GateA true 80s horror classic! Really neat creature effects, top notch child actors and a cool storyline. Truly nightmare fuel.
Angie Lankford likedThe GateWildly underrated classic from the 80s. It’s kind of like The Goonies and Monster Squad had a baby together.
- makynna likedThe Gate
i watched this movie at a very young age maybe 6 or 7? and i still remember it this day especially one scene.
Steven Erick is "meh" onThe GateThis is what you get when your mom says she got “The Evil Dead” from the Canadian Dollar General.
Jacob King likedThe GateEarly Stephen Dorff film. Very cool practical effects and the story is pretty creepy.
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Metacritic
The movie puts us back in Poltergeist territory, but it cannot approach that film's shock value. The plot is too simple. Watch the children pulverize the demons. Watch the demons terrorize the children. You get the idea. [22 May 1987, p.D5]
Hal Boedeker
Miami Herald
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gate (1987) (1987) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Gate (1987) (1987)?
The movie is 1hr 25min long.
What's The Gate (1987) (1987) about?
Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.
Who's the cast of The Gate (1987) (1987)?
- Stephen Dorff as Glen
- Christa Denton as Al
- Louis Tripp as Terrence 'Terry' Chandler
- Kelly Rowan as Lori Lee
- Jennifer Irwin as Linda Lee
- Deborah Grover as Mom
- Scot Denton as Dad
- Ingrid Veninger as Paula
- Sean Fagan as Eric
- Linda Goranson as Terry's Mom
Who's the director behind The Gate (1987) (1987)?
Tibor Takács directed The Gate (1987) (1987).
Who produced The Gate (1987) (1987)?
John Kemeny produced The Gate (1987) (1987).
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