The Gate is a 1987 supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff in his film debut.
The story follows two young boys, Al and Glen, who accidentally release a horde of demons from their backyard through a large hole in the ground.
When Al and Glen's parents leave town for the weekend, Al uses the opportunity to throw a party. However, the partygoers accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard. The boys must find a way to stop the demons and save their neighborhood.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. It holds a 36% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb. Some critics praised its entertainment value and performances, while others found it too derivative of other horror films. However, the film was a box office success, grossing $13.5 million against a budget of $6 million.
The Gate was released on May 15, 1987, and grossed $4.3 million in its opening weekend. It was later released on DVD and Blu-ray, with special editions featuring audio commentary and interviews with the filmmakers. The film was followed by a sequel, The Gate II: Trespassers, in 1992, and there was also a planned 3D remake that never materialized. The Gate has since gained a cult following and is considered a classic of the horror genre.
Overall, The Gate is a nostalgic and entertaining horror film that has stood the test of time, despite its mixed critical reception.