The Gate II: Trespassers (1990)

Director:

Tibor Takács

Writers (WGA):

Michael Nankin (characters)
Michael Nankin (written by)

Release Date:

28 February 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Horror | Comedy

Tagline:

There's only one thing more terrifying than the first visit. The second.

Plot:

Four teens summon forth a diminuitive, demonic minion from The Other Side to do their bidding and grant their wishes, but of course, they must all ultimately pay the price...

Plot Keywords:

Demon | Restaurant | Punk | Wish | Stop Motion Scene

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Louis Tripp	...	Terrence 'Terry' Chandler
Simon Reynolds	...	Moe
James Villemaire	...	John
Pamela Adlon	...	Liz (as Pamela Segall)
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 Waite	...	Wine Steward
Edward Leefe	...	Busboy
Layne Coleman	...	Priest
Anita Olanick	...	Stewardess

Also Known As:

Gate 2: The Trespassers (USA)
Gate II
Gate II: Return to the Nightmare (Canada: English title)
La fissure II: Le cauchemar reprend (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

90 min | Canada:93 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Canada:14A (DVD rating) | UK:15 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Alliance Entertainment

Quotes:

Liz: He's ten feet tall, we've got a musicbox here!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Short Cuts (1993)

A mediocre sequel to The Gate.

The Gate II: Trespassers (1992) was a tired sequel to the sleeper video hit The Gate. That movie made enough money to warrant a sequel. But the distributors left this film sitting on the shelf for a few years. When it was finally released, nobody cared. The film as disappeared into obscurity ever since. The same director and as co-star from the first film return for the sequel.

Louis Tripp reprises his role from part one. His life has continued to go south. His father has become a total drunk and he has no friends. He has moved on since the last movie. The death of his mother has greatly contributed to the decline in his father's health and job status. One day he reminisces to the dark power that he saw that came from The Gate. Will this depressed and desperate teen temper with the "black arts" one more time?

I can see why this film sat on the shelf. They should have released it when they had the chance. But now it's too late. Many fans of the first film have moved on. Should have struck whilst the iron was still hot.

Not recommended.