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The Gate (1987)

Movie ★ 6.1 86 min

Horror Fantasy

Three young children 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 three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.

Tibor Takács Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 21, 1987
Runtime
86 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$13.5M
IMDb
tt0093075
Country
Language
Studio
New Century Entertainment Corporation, The Vista Organization, Alliance Entertainment

Themes

Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gate about?
Three young children 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 three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.
Who directed The Gate?
The Gate was directed by Tibor Takács.
Who stars in The Gate?
The Gate stars Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan.
When was The Gate released?
The Gate is a 1987 horror, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Gate?
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