The Gate (1987) Horror Fantasy
The Gate (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our The Gate Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.37/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.6/10
The Gate Plot Synopsis:
Two young boys 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 two kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that literally begins to take over the Earth.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Two young boys accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard...
Tagline: They"re Here and They Want to Meet the Neighbors
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The Gate Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Gate Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Feb 28, 2017, Blu-ray: Feb 28, 2017
Writers: Michael Nankin
Producers: Andras Hamori, John Kemeny
Editors: Rit Wallis
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The Gate (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Gate Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Dorff | ... | Glen |
| Christa Denton | ... | Al |
| Louis Tripp | ... | Terrence ''Terry'' Chandler |
| Kelly Rowan | ... | Lori Lee |
| Jennifer Irwin | ... | Linda Lee |
| Deborah Grover | ... | Mom |
| Scot Denton | ... | Dad |
| Ingrid Veninger | ... | Paula |
| Sean Fagan | ... | Eric |
| Linda Goranson | ... | Terry''s Mom |
| Carl Kraines | ... | Workman |
| Andrew Gunn | ... | Brad |
| John Paul Young | ... | Minions, Father (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Stephen Dorff (b. July 29, 1973) – Glen
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Brad Matlock - Christa Denton – Al
- Louis Tripp (b. April 24, 1973) – Terrence ''Terry'' Chandler
Sign: Taurus - Kelly Rowan (b. October 26, 1965) – Lori Lee
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Jennifer Irwin (b. June 17, 1975) – Linda Lee
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Irving - Deborah Grover – Mom
Also known as: Deb Grover - Scot Denton – Dad
- Ingrid Veninger (b. March 21, 1970) – Paula
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Sean Fagan – Eric
- Linda Goranson (b. November 30, 1946) – Terry''s Mom
Also known as: Linda Gorenson - Carl Kraines – Workman
- Andrew Gunn – Brad
- John Paul Young (b. July 16, 1956) – Minions, Father (uncredited)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Jean-Paul Young | Paul Young
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