“…Pray it’s not too late.” The VHS classic from 1987 THE GATE is coming to Blu-ray 0n February 28, 2017 from Vestron Video in spectacular fashion. The upcoming release is loaded with extras, including a “making of” and audio commentaries from director Tibor Takacs and others. If you are a fan of the film, this is a must-have addition to your collection. If you’ve never seen this film, now is your chance to catch it in the best presentation available. The cast includes Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Debroah Grover, Soct Denton, Sean Fagan, and Linda Goranson.
Just in time for its 30 year anniversary, the Blu-ray release is a welcomed announcement and a sure addition to the Decades of Horror schedule. Thank you, Vestron!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Vestron Video Collector’s Series unleashes unspeakable horrors when The Gate arrives for the first time on limited-edition Blu-rayâ„¢ on February 28 from Lionsgate. When two suburban kids accidentally open a portal filled with pint-sized demons hell-bent on taking over the planet, it’s up to them to seal the gateway and save mankind! The Gate features all-new, never-before-seen featurettes and audio commentary. A must-have for all classic horror fans, The Gate limited-edition Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.97.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
When best friends Glen and Terry stumble across a mysterious crystalline rock in Glen’s backyard, they quickly dig up the newly sodden lawn searching for more precious stones. Instead, they unearth The Gate – an underground chamber of terrifying demonic evil. The teenagers soon understand what evil they’ve released as they are overcome with an assortment of horrific experiences. With fiendish followers invading suburbia, it’s now up to the kids to discover the secret that can lock The Gate forever . . . if it’s not too late.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- 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 with Composers Michael Hoenig and J. Peter Robinson
- 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”
- “Making of The Gate“
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- Storyboard Gallery
- Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery
Doc a lifelong fan of horror films, sci-fi flicks and monster movies first discovering Universal Monsters and Planet of the Apes as a young child in the 1970's searching out every issue of Famous Monster of Filmland (and, later, Fangoria). Favorite films include Jaws, The Car, The Birds, The Tingler, Vampire Circus and The Exorcist. Still a huge fan of horror films from the 70s, Doc continues consuming horror films to this day for the site, for the podcasts and for the fun of it all.
