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The Gate is a 1987 Canadian-American independent supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff in his film debut. The film was released on May 15, 1987 by New Century Vista Film Company. Since its release, it has obtained a cult following and was followed by a sequel in 1990 titled The Gate II: Trespassers.
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.
It's been five years since Terry's friend Glen discovered The Gate to hell in his backyard. Glen has now moved away and Terry begins practicing rituals in Glen's old house and eventually bringing back demons through The Gate and leading to demoniac possession and near world domination.