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The Gate

  • 1987
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
22K
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The Gate (1987)
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Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.

  • Director
    • Tibor Takács
  • Writer
    • Michael Nankin
  • Stars
    • Stephen Dorff
    • Christa Denton
    • Louis Tripp
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writer
      • Michael Nankin
    • Stars
      • Stephen Dorff
      • Christa Denton
      • Louis Tripp
    • 151User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast13

    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Glen
    Christa Denton
    Christa Denton
    • Al
    Louis Tripp
    Louis Tripp
    • Terry
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Lori Lee
    Jennifer Irwin
    Jennifer Irwin
    • Linda Lee
    Deborah Grover
    Deborah Grover
    • Mom
    Scot Denton
    • Dad
    Ingrid Veninger
    • Paula
    Sean Fagan
    Sean Fagan
    • Eric
    Linda Goranson
    Linda Goranson
    • Terry's Mom
    Carl Kraines
    Carl Kraines
    • Workman
    Andrew Gunn
    Andrew Gunn
    • Brad
    John Paul Young
    • Minions, Father
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writer
      • Michael Nankin
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The logo on the back of Terry's jacket is that of the Killer Dwarfs, a heavy metal band from the Toronto, Ontario area who were known for their offbeat sense of humor.
    • Goofs
      When Glen is descending the crumbling staircase there is a brief shot of his legs searching for a foothold. The legs are clearly those of a female stunt double.
    • Quotes
      • Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: May the old devils depart! May they burn in the fires of their own damnation! May they freeze in the infinite golden darkness of their own hideous creation!
      • Glen: Isn't that kind of insulting?
      • Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: I guess it's supposed to be. I mean, we're trying to get rid of them.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'The Gate' (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      No Pleasure
      Song and Video by Eva Everything
      Courtesy of Great Shakes Productions

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 15, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Túnel al infierno
    • Filming locations
      • Cinespace Film Studios - 11030 Highway 27, Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • New Century Entertainment
      • The Vista Organisation
      • Alliance Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • CA$2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,539,458
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,258,063
      • May 17, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,539,458
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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