It was a commercial success, grossing $13.5 million and becoming the top-grossing Canadian film of 1987. Plot Summary
The 1987 film (internationally released as The Gate ) is a Canadian supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács. It is widely recognized as a "gateway horror" classic, effectively balancing suburban childhood wonder with genuine demonic scares. Film Overview Release Date: May 15, 1987. Director: Tibor Takács.
Stephen Dorff (in his film debut), Christa Denton, and Louis Tripp. Budget: Approximately $4–$6 million.
While their parents are away for the weekend, 12-year-old Glen and his friend Terry discover a mysterious hole in Glen's backyard after a tree is uprooted by lightning. After unearthing a geode and accidentally performing a series of unintentional rituals—including reading incantations from a heavy metal album called The Dark Book —they inadvertently open a gateway to a domain of ancient evil gods. As the night progresses, the suburban home is besieged by:
It was a commercial success, grossing $13.5 million and becoming the top-grossing Canadian film of 1987. Plot Summary
The 1987 film (internationally released as The Gate ) is a Canadian supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács. It is widely recognized as a "gateway horror" classic, effectively balancing suburban childhood wonder with genuine demonic scares. Film Overview Release Date: May 15, 1987. Director: Tibor Takács.
Stephen Dorff (in his film debut), Christa Denton, and Louis Tripp. Budget: Approximately $4–$6 million.
While their parents are away for the weekend, 12-year-old Glen and his friend Terry discover a mysterious hole in Glen's backyard after a tree is uprooted by lightning. After unearthing a geode and accidentally performing a series of unintentional rituals—including reading incantations from a heavy metal album called The Dark Book —they inadvertently open a gateway to a domain of ancient evil gods. As the night progresses, the suburban home is besieged by: