Hellgate
“Beyond the darkness terror lives forever.”
Synopsis
A motorcycle gang kidnaps a young woman, Josie, from a diner and brutally kills her. Many years later, the girl's father finds a magic crystal that can bring the life back to dead objects. He uses it to re-animate his daughter. He lets her seduce any young man that comes to visit the small town and then kills them. Four young students, two boys and two girls spend a vacation near the town, Hellgate. They hear about the story and get involved.
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Hellgate (1990) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-26
Top Cast
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Ron Palillo
Matt
Abigail Wolcott
Josie Carlyle
Carel Trichardt
Lucas Carlyle
Petrea Curran
Pam
Evan J. Klisser
Chuck
Joanne Warde
Bobby
Frank Notaro
Buzz
Lance Vaughan
Zonk
Victor Melleney
Jonas
Kimberleigh Stark
Waitress 1989
Alan Pierce
Fast Freddy
Jonathan Taylor
Nervous Norman
Tanya Gordon
Girl Who Walks Through Wall
William A. Levey
Man in Fridge
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Levey
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael S. O'Rourke
- Original Score
- Dana Walden, Barry Fasman
- Original Title
- Hellgate
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ghostown Film Management, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Levey
Michael S. O'Rourke
Dana Walden, Barry Fasman
Peter Palmér
Mark Baard, Chris Barnes, Max Lemon
Anant Singh, Sudhir Pragjee
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Levey
Director
Anant Singh
Producer
Dana Walden
Original Music Composer
Michael S. O'Rourke
Writer
Barry Fasman
Original Music Composer
Peter Palmér
Director of Photography
Mark Baard
Editor
Chris Barnes
Editor
Max Lemon
Editor
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellgate
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What is Hellgate about?
A motorcycle gang kidnaps a young woman, Josie, from a diner and brutally kills her. Many years later, the girl's father finds a magic crystal that can bring the life back to dead objects. He uses it to re-animate his daughter. He lets her seduce any young man that comes to visit the small town and then kills them. Four young students, two boys and two girls spend a vacation near the town, Hellgate. They hear about the story and get involved.
Who directed Hellgate?
Hellgate was directed by William A. Levey.
Who stars in Hellgate?
The principal cast of Hellgate includes Ron Palillo, Abigail Wolcott, Carel Trichardt, Petrea Curran, Evan J. Klisser.
When was Hellgate released and how long is it?
Hellgate was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hellgate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellgate was composed by Dana Walden, Barry Fasman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellgate?
Hellgate holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).