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Great horror movie that’s still stands the test of time so glad best but has it

This is one of my favorite movies from my childhood. It's the typical 80s kids movie, but this time it's in the fantasy/horror genre. It's not gory or over the top. It's just a fun, bizarre ride that takes place in a kid's house while his parents are away. Think Weird Science but without the hot chick. I was a little disappointed in the packaging. I thought it was going to be like the packaging for The Hills Have Eyes (Wes Craven version) that Arrow put out last year. The Gate came in a simple slip cover. Other than that, the picture quality was cool and so were the extras. This is a single disc release.

Watching the Vestron Blu-ray release of the The Gate marked the first time that I had watched the film since my childhood - approximately 25 years ago. The film has held up fairly well - though, in my opinion, it is a notch below other 80s horror/adventure classics with young casts (i.e., The Monster Squad, The Lost Boys, The Goonies). Video and audio quality are good, not great, and the release is chocked full of quality extras.

The Gate is a whirlwind of some really fun effects sequences, and those sequences give the film an enjoyable energy that the film's kind of haphazard story telling never really does. There's so much going wrong in Glen's world that it almost becomes comical after a while, and in fact some horror fans probably will be prone to giggle at the hordes of little demons overtaking the family home.

Like most of the Vestron titles, The Gate is not for everyone and due to this niche line of release, it is rather expensive. However, fans of the film will be pleased with the transfer and supplements. Conversely, fans of 80's cheese who have never seen this, should more than enjoy it.

The Gate was ahead of its time, story wise but mainly effects wise. Sure some of the stop motion would be scoffed at by today's cgi pampered audience. But watching those creepy little demons chase around little Stephen Dorff. Is still are unnerving today as it was when i was a kid.

The 1980s were a special time. It was a time of practical effects with occasional stop motion animation, and a day when playing records backwards drove parents into a "satanic panic." The Gate is a relic of this mystical magical time, following a group of kids who do '80s things with '80s consequences-- and if you're like me, that kind of thing has great re-watch value.

Vestron has out-done themselves this time. One of the best kids horror films of the 80's is unleashed on blu ray for the first time and it is glorious. Even as a kid, it's obvious Stephen Dorff had potential! The visual effects are great. The story is great. See this film!

The gate is a fantastic little horror gem from the mid 80's. It Jas amazing creature effects with a fun story. If you are a fan of horror you need to do yourself a favor and get this film! Especially this Vestron blu ray which comes packed with a ton of special features

I found out about this film from a YouTube list and decided to check it out. Turns out it's a great movie, forgotten by time but with likable protagonists and a satisfying conclusion. I would definitely recommend it.

This was the first horror film I had ever watched. When I found out it was getting the blu-ray treatment, I wasted no time pre-ordering. The picture is great and the movie is just as good as I remember it 30 years ago.

The gate is one of those few horror titles, horror fans have been waiting on to hit blu ray. And it doesn't disappoint, This blu ray is loaded with special features and a great transfer. Highly recommended!

Yet another recommended release from the Vestron Video Collector's Series. Great practical creature effects in this fun late 80's horror film with high replay value. Nice package of bonus features too.

Awesome movie a lot of us grew up with. Not a horror movie, but sort of, but not really. Most people saw it as kids and that's kind of who it was for. It's a great fun little time. Classic.

If you like this movie and do not own, this is a great pick up. The improvements to picture and sound are great and this has more special features than any other release.

The picture quality is very good & there are nice extras for a movie over 30 years old. The only downside is the Vestron price. Vestron must be trying to recoup the manufacturing cost right away. $10 less and this would be a great package.

The picture is perfect but the sound could have been more enhanced it seems like a lot of these older flicks coming out only have the video enhanced not the audio, this movie keeps 2 Channel audio instead of going multi-channel.

If you are ever in the mood of seeing a funny and thrilling 80's horror movie, please watch The Gate! Definitely one of the scarier movies I saw as a child!

I remember this movie as a kid and thought it was great, so glad to find it out on blu ray now, added to the collection of cool classics for days gone by!!

This is one of those movies for fans of the era! Included are many extras that you won't find on a regular release of this film. Well done!