One of my personal favorite horror movies of all time, 1987’s gateway horror classic The Gate is opening back up on May 14 with a brand new Blu-ray SteelBook release from Lionsgate!
The new release will feature fresh SteelBook artwork from Vance Kelly, seen below.
Special Features, all of which were previously released, include…
Audio Commentaries Director Tibor Takacs, Writer Michael Nankin, and Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Craig Reardon, Special Effects Artist Frank Carere, and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview Featurettes: The Gate: Unlocked Minion Maker From Hell It Came The Workman Speaks! Made in Canada From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate The Gatekeepers Vintage Featurette: Making of The Gate Teaser Trailer Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Storyboard Gallery Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery
When best friends Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp...
The new release will feature fresh SteelBook artwork from Vance Kelly, seen below.
Special Features, all of which were previously released, include…
Audio Commentaries Director Tibor Takacs, Writer Michael Nankin, and Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Craig Reardon, Special Effects Artist Frank Carere, and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview Featurettes: The Gate: Unlocked Minion Maker From Hell It Came The Workman Speaks! Made in Canada From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate The Gatekeepers Vintage Featurette: Making of The Gate Teaser Trailer Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Storyboard Gallery Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery
When best friends Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp...
- 4/16/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Horror that skews to a younger audience is a tricky proposition: where is the line between appealing to their budding sensibilities and traumatizing them forever? It’s a fine one for sure, but the ‘80s were built for the young, with the MTV and the glowing clothes and the disaffected suburbanites (just ask Rush); it was a playful decade culturally, and horror plugged directly into that adolescent electricity with The Gate (1987), a hellzapoppin’ tale of friendship, family, metal, and jaw dropping satanic trolls.
Released by New Century Vista Film Company mid-May in North America, the Canadian made film was a surprise hit, bringing in nearly $14 million against a $2.5 million budget. The critics liked it too, especially heaping praise on its very impressive stop motion and forced perspective work, courtesy of Randall William Cook (Fright Night). But technical wizardry aside, The Gate deserves a lot of credit for tapping into childhood...
Released by New Century Vista Film Company mid-May in North America, the Canadian made film was a surprise hit, bringing in nearly $14 million against a $2.5 million budget. The critics liked it too, especially heaping praise on its very impressive stop motion and forced perspective work, courtesy of Randall William Cook (Fright Night). But technical wizardry aside, The Gate deserves a lot of credit for tapping into childhood...
- 5/19/2018
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Stars: Stephen Dorff, Louis Tripp, Chrsita Denton, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Deborah Grover, Scot Denton, Ingrid Veninger, Sean Fagan | Written by Michael Nankin | Directed by Tibor Takacs
“We accidentally summoned demons who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world,” says Terry (Louis Tripp), the troubled best friend of pre-teen Glen (Stephen Dorff in his film debut). He’s not joking. A steaming hole has opened up in Glen’s back garden, and while his parents are away for the weekend he’ll have to defend his home from a demonic invasion.
Glen’s main guardian is his older sister, Al (Christa Denton). Together, the siblings and Terry will face ghosts, poltergeists, zombies, moths and hordes of ankle-biting mini trolls. The ancient evil needs two human sacrifices in order to unleash its full power on the world. Any two will do. Can the kids survive the night?...
“We accidentally summoned demons who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world,” says Terry (Louis Tripp), the troubled best friend of pre-teen Glen (Stephen Dorff in his film debut). He’s not joking. A steaming hole has opened up in Glen’s back garden, and while his parents are away for the weekend he’ll have to defend his home from a demonic invasion.
Glen’s main guardian is his older sister, Al (Christa Denton). Together, the siblings and Terry will face ghosts, poltergeists, zombies, moths and hordes of ankle-biting mini trolls. The ancient evil needs two human sacrifices in order to unleash its full power on the world. Any two will do. Can the kids survive the night?...
- 3/14/2018
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
Stars: Stephen Dorff, Louis Tripp, Chrsita Denton, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Deborah Grover, Scot Denton, Ingrid Veninger, Sean Fagan | Written by Michael Nankin | Directed by Tibor Takacs
My memories of The Gate come from first seeing the video cover at the rental store and immediately wanting to see it. To my young eyes, it was just a must see. Now as a grown up, getting the chance to re-watch it for review, I hoped the magic was still there. Thankfully it turned out that it was, made all the better on Blu-ray.
When Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp) release a horde of pint-sized demons from a hole in Glen’s backyard they find the task of stopping them all the harder his parents gone for the weekend. With the help of big sister Al (Christa Denton) they must do battle against their worst fears to stop the end of the world.
My memories of The Gate come from first seeing the video cover at the rental store and immediately wanting to see it. To my young eyes, it was just a must see. Now as a grown up, getting the chance to re-watch it for review, I hoped the magic was still there. Thankfully it turned out that it was, made all the better on Blu-ray.
When Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp) release a horde of pint-sized demons from a hole in Glen’s backyard they find the task of stopping them all the harder his parents gone for the weekend. With the help of big sister Al (Christa Denton) they must do battle against their worst fears to stop the end of the world.
- 3/1/2018
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
A film by Tibor Takács Gate II Starring Louis Tripp and Pamela Segall Available For The First Time On Blu-ray™ Bring Home This Definitive Scream Factory™ Release On February 27, 2018 Loyal fans of cult film director Tobor Takacs (The Gate, I, Madman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) know well the terrifying supernatural thrillers The Gate …
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- 1/28/2018
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Last year, tiny creatures from beyond were unleashed on Lionsgate's Vestron Video Blu-ray of Tibor Takács' The Gate, and on February 27th Scream Factory will bring the miniature monsters from the sequel to high-def home media with their Blu-ray release of Gate II, including new interviews and a fresh 2K scan of the interpositive:
Press Release: Loyal fans of cult film director Tobor Takacs (The Gate, I, Madman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) know well the terrifying supernatural thrillers The Gate and Gate II, based on characters created by Michael Nankin (Battlestar Galactica, Hell on Wheels). Gate II stars Louis Tripp (The Gate) and Pamela Segall (King of the Hill, Californication). On February 27, 2018, Scream Factory Home Entertainment is proud to present Gate II on home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive release features new 2K transfer, new interviews, and insightful extras. A must-have for movie collectors,...
Press Release: Loyal fans of cult film director Tobor Takacs (The Gate, I, Madman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) know well the terrifying supernatural thrillers The Gate and Gate II, based on characters created by Michael Nankin (Battlestar Galactica, Hell on Wheels). Gate II stars Louis Tripp (The Gate) and Pamela Segall (King of the Hill, Californication). On February 27, 2018, Scream Factory Home Entertainment is proud to present Gate II on home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive release features new 2K transfer, new interviews, and insightful extras. A must-have for movie collectors,...
- 1/17/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
1987 was an exceedingly awesome year for kid-centric horror movies. In the span of just a few months, we were treated to both Tibor Takács’ The Gate and Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad, and honestly, there may have not been a better year to be a young genre fan during that decade than in good ol’ 1987. And while there were an incredible amount of quality horror movies for this writer to dig into from that 12-month span of releases, one movie that I always had a deep appreciation for was The Gate, a story that I related to on numerous levels, even if I never happened to summon a horde of demons from digging a hole in my backyard.
An ambitious and good-hearted modern fairy tale that bluntly examined the universal horrors of growing up—both literally and figuratively—The Gate is an admirable genre debut from Takács, who had previously worked in Canadian television,...
An ambitious and good-hearted modern fairy tale that bluntly examined the universal horrors of growing up—both literally and figuratively—The Gate is an admirable genre debut from Takács, who had previously worked in Canadian television,...
- 7/11/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Screen horror gets a fun-ride boost with the adventures of a trio of home-alone kids squaring off against demons from, ‘right in their own back yard.’ Creative, expertly daring special effects heighten a perfect spook thriller for young kids, that’s has more and better ‘Boo’ moments than most of the hardcore genre classics of its decade.
The Gate
Blu-ray
Lionsgate / Vestron Video
1987 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 85 min. / Street Date February 28, 2017 / 39.97
Starring: Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Deborah Grover, Scot Denton, Ingrid Veninger, Sean Fagan
Cinematography: Thomas Vámos
Film Editor :Rit Wallis
Speical Visual Effects Designer and Supervisor: Randall William Cook
Special Makeup: Craig Reardon
Original Music: Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson
Written by: Michael Nankin
Produced by: John Kemeny
Directed by: Tibor Takács
Horror enthusiasts of a different generation than mine speak highly of the theatrical shockers of the 1980s that set their nerves on edge.
The Gate
Blu-ray
Lionsgate / Vestron Video
1987 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 85 min. / Street Date February 28, 2017 / 39.97
Starring: Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Deborah Grover, Scot Denton, Ingrid Veninger, Sean Fagan
Cinematography: Thomas Vámos
Film Editor :Rit Wallis
Speical Visual Effects Designer and Supervisor: Randall William Cook
Special Makeup: Craig Reardon
Original Music: Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson
Written by: Michael Nankin
Produced by: John Kemeny
Directed by: Tibor Takács
Horror enthusiasts of a different generation than mine speak highly of the theatrical shockers of the 1980s that set their nerves on edge.
- 2/18/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Chicago – Over the course of dozens of editions of HollywoodChicago.com’s DVD Round-Up column, we have brought our readers more than a few collections that possessed a remarkable variety of genres in one piece, but few match this week’s column, a quartet of titles that include supernatural drama, reality television, foreign animation, and classic fantasy.
It would be harder to say what these titles have in common than to point out their remarkable differences. All they really share is a launch on DVD around the same time. We truly have something for everyone this week. Synopsis, cast, technical details, and special features follow. Pick your favorite…
“Princess” was released on September 29th, 2009.
“The Gate” and “Medium: Season Five” were released on October 6th, 2009.
“Top Chef: Season Five” was released on October 20th, 2009.
“The Gate”
Photo credit: Lionsgate
Synopsis: “After an old tree is removed from the ground,...
It would be harder to say what these titles have in common than to point out their remarkable differences. All they really share is a launch on DVD around the same time. We truly have something for everyone this week. Synopsis, cast, technical details, and special features follow. Pick your favorite…
“Princess” was released on September 29th, 2009.
“The Gate” and “Medium: Season Five” were released on October 6th, 2009.
“Top Chef: Season Five” was released on October 20th, 2009.
“The Gate”
Photo credit: Lionsgate
Synopsis: “After an old tree is removed from the ground,...
- 10/20/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Oh, to be an adolescent in the mid-1980s. I was only learning to walk at the time, but if nostalgia for something I really wasn’t present for (I’m looking at you, my entire generation) and movies I didn’t see in their original release have taught me anything, it’s that there has never been any finer time to be alive. Nearly all actions were accompanied by a score that sounds as if it’s coming out of a midi file, completely ridiculous pieces of logic go totally unscathed, and you could frequently find yourself battling monsters and demons for no other reason than that they were there (and defeat them; don’t forget that part). With all of that being the case, one would think that The Gate would be awesome, but it’s not. It takes pretty much all of the aforementioned elements and tries...
- 10/6/2009
- by Anders Nelson
- JustPressPlay.net
There’s a giant hole in your backyard. It’s a gateway for demonic forces and pure evil. You’ve opened it because of a green, egg-shaped object, and are trying to combat it with a heavy-metal album from Europe. It’s a pretty awesome idea for a plot, and surprisingly, it worked. What’s even better, it still holds up.
The Gate, originally released in 1987, is a flick that should have had a deluxe DVD years ago, as it’s one of the best examples of youth-oriented horror. Lionsgate’s Monstrous Special Edition (out October 6) is only partially satisfying, however; there are missteps taken that prevent it from truly delivering for an enthusiast like me.
In case you need a longer refresher, or have simply never been introduced to the film, it tells the story of Glen (a young and awesome Stephen Dorff), his sister Al (Christa Denton) and...
The Gate, originally released in 1987, is a flick that should have had a deluxe DVD years ago, as it’s one of the best examples of youth-oriented horror. Lionsgate’s Monstrous Special Edition (out October 6) is only partially satisfying, however; there are missteps taken that prevent it from truly delivering for an enthusiast like me.
In case you need a longer refresher, or have simply never been introduced to the film, it tells the story of Glen (a young and awesome Stephen Dorff), his sister Al (Christa Denton) and...
- 10/1/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
- Fangoria
An odd announcement out of Cannes this evening as Andras Hamori's H20 Motion Pictures has green-lighted The Gate -- 20 Years Later, a sequel to the 1987 hit teen horror title. The film was originally announced here this past December as a 3-d remake, but it looks as it's now being billed as a sequel. Special effects wizard Randall William Cook, a three-time Oscar winner for his visual effects on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is still set to make his directorial debut with "The Gate -- 20 Years Later." The original film starred Stephen Dorff and Louis Tripp as kids who accidentally open a gate to hell in their backyard, releasing deadly pint-sized demons.
- 5/14/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
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