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The Gate

PG-131h 26m1987Tibor Takács
IMDb: 6.0/10Rotten: 36%Metacritic: 55/100
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"Pray it's not too late."

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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What is The Gate (1987) 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 stars in The Gate?

The Gate stars Stephen Dorff (Glen), Christa Denton (Al), Louis Tripp (Terrence "Terry" Chandler), Kelly Rowan (Lori Lee), Jennifer Irwin (Linda Lee). The film was directed by Tibor Takács.

How long is The Gate?

The Gate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Gate worth watching?

The Gate holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 36. Fans of Horror, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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