The Gate (1987 film)
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| Directed by | Tibor Takács |
| Written by | Michael Nankin |
| Produced by | John Kemeny |
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| Cinematography | Thomas Vámos |
| Edited by | Rit Wallis |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | US$6 million |
| Box office | US$13.5 million |
The Gate is a 1987 supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff in his film debut. The film follows two young boys who accidentally release a horde of demons from their backyard through a large hole in the ground.
An international co-production between Canada and the United States, the film was released by the New Century Vista Film Company and grossed around twice its budget. Since its release, it has obtained a cult following and was followed by a sequel in 1990 titled The Gate II: Trespassers.
A 3D-remake directed by Alex Winter was in production; it was initially set for a release in 2011, but no release occurred at that time.