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February 1, 2017

THE GATE Opens on Blu-ray February 28th – A Vestron Horror Classic

Filed under: Blu-ray,General News,Movies — Tags: , , — Tom Stockman @ 3:47 pm

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The Vestron Video Collector’s Series opens the horror classic THE GATE for the first time on limited-edition Blu-ray on February 28 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

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The Vestron Video Collector’s Series unleashes unspeakable horrors when The Gate arrives for the first time on limited-edition Blu-ray™ 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.

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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.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Audio Commentaries:

o   Director Tibor Takacs, Writer Michael Nankin, and Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook

o   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:

o   “The Gate: Unlocked”

o   “Minion Maker”

o   “From Hell It Came”

o   “The Workman Speaks!”

o   “Made in Canada”

o   “From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate

o   “The Gatekeepers”

o   “Making of The Gate

  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery

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December 8, 2009

H.R. Giger designing new creatures for THE GATE 3-D Remake

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H2O Motion Pictures has released stills and information on the Alex Winter (Yes, Bill from BILL & TED) directed remake of Tibor Takács’ original film.   One of the most interesting tidbits is that H.R. Giger – known by most as the creature designer of the Alien from ALIEN – will be providing New Creature Design based off of the original designs by Randall William Cook.   Based off the stills released, they look practically the same as the original creatures.   So, I’m hoping that Giger is creating some new demons for our eyes to see.

Here is some of the synopsis straight from the press release:

When best friends Miles and Terry discover a mysterious crystalline rock in Miles’s back yard, they

quickly dig up the lawn in search of more.

Instead, they unearth the Gate—the opening to an underground chamber containing terrifying evil.

The teenagers soon realize the horror they have unleashed, as one dire event follows another. With

supernatural fiends invading suburbia, it’s up to the kids to find the secret that will lock the Gate

forever…if it’s not too late.

Below, I have included thee concept art for the film from H2O’s website:

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I remember seeing the original as a kid and the film could be lumped in with THE GOONIES, GREMLINS and THE MONSTER SQUAD.   Actually, if you were to play all four of these films, it would make a great block of films to ween your little one into horror or sci-fi. This is one 80’s remake that I’m super stoked for.   While the original ‘GATE’ was innovative and imaginative, it is full of of flaws.   However, the charm really shines over those flaws and it is a film you should check out if you have never seen it.   Also, while your at it, check out ‘FREAKED’ by Alex Winter which he directed and acted in.

Thanks to Dread Central for the tipoff on this.

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