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The Gate
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The Gate

1987 · 86 min Horror Fantasy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Tibor Takács

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 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

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Scot Denton

Dad

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Sean Fagan

Eric

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