The Gate
Seen it?1987 | 86 min | Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$14 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tibor Takács
- Stephen DorffGlen
- Christa DentonAl
- Louis TrippTerrence "Terry" Chandler
- Kelly RowanLori Lee
- Jennifer IrwinLinda Lee
- Deborah GroverMom
- Ingrid VeningerPaula
- Linda GoransonTerry's Mom
- Scot DentonDad
- Sean FaganEric