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The Gate (1987)

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Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Two teenagers come across a special rock with a beautiful crystalline center in their backyard. The rock enthralls them and they dig up the family's lawn in a search for more of the precious... Two teenagers come across a special rock with a beautiful crystalline center in their backyard. The rock enthralls them and they dig up the family's lawn in a search for more of the precious stones, but instead find the Gate. It's a hidden underground chamber that holds the secret of centuries and the vengeance of eternity. [More]

Starring: Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Stephen Dorff

Starring: Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Stephen Dorff

Director: Tibor Takacs

Director: Tibor Takacs

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worse than i expected

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Stefan Birgir Stefansson
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It is not a great horror film, but you never get the urge to turn it off, either.

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Goofy kid's stuff horror flick.

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