A geode, A heavy metal album, & a bit of Levitation

PG-13 horror gets a lot of flak from horror fans. Granted the 00’s gave us a lot of tame PG-13 WB/CW led horror films, but back in the mid 80’s when the rating was still in its infancy, things were a little different. You could have faces graphically melt away, and have characters get stabbed in the eye and it was considered okay since early 80’s PG films contained the same if not worse imagery (we’re looking at you, Indiana Jones). So, in 1987, Tibor Takacs gave us just that and introduced us to a young Stephen Dorff in his first film role as Glen in ‘The Gate’. With amazing practical effects and an absurd series of events leading to the opening of the titular gate, this film is a must-see for anyone who considers themselves a fan of 80’s horror. ​