Gate II
“There's only one thing more terrifying than the first visit. The second.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Gate II Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-23
Top Cast
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Louis Tripp
Terrence 'Terry' Chandler
Simon Reynolds
Moe
James Villemaire
John
Pamela Adlon
Liz
Neil Munro
Art
James Kidnie
Mr. Coleson
Irene Pauzer
Teacher
Larry O'Brey
Rep. #1
Elva Mai Hoover
Doctor
Gerry Mendicino
Maitre d'
Mark Saunders
Waiter
Todd Postlethwaite
Wine Steward
Edward Leefe
Busboy
Layne Coleman
Priest
Anita Olanick
Stewardess
Carl Kraines
Terry Transformed
Andrea Ladányi
Minion
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.31x
-$4.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tibor Takács
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Nankin
- Original Score
- George Blondheim
- Original Title
- Gate II
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Epic Productions, Vision PDG, Alliance Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tibor Takács
Michael Nankin
George Blondheim
Bryan England
Ronald Sanders
András Hámori, John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Tibor Takács
Director
Michael Nankin
Writer
András Hámori
Producer
George Blondheim
Original Music Composer
Bryan England
Director of Photography
Ronald Sanders
Editor
William Beeton
Production Design
Beth Pasternak
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gate II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gate II about?
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.
Who directed Gate II?
Gate II was directed by Tibor Takács.
Who stars in Gate II?
The principal cast of Gate II includes Louis Tripp, Simon Reynolds, James Villemaire, Pamela Adlon, Neil Munro.
When was Gate II released and how long is it?
Gate II was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gate II?
Gate II had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.31 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gate II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gate II was composed by George Blondheim.
Is Gate II based on a book or true story?
Gate II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Michael Nankin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gate II?
Gate II holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).