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**_Dreadfully dull Halloween-oriented indie from the late ’80s_** There are some dirt-cheap horror indies from the 1980s that are entertaining and worth one’s time for one reason or another, such as “The Majorettes,” “Blood Harvest,” “Bl...
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Hollow Gate
1988
Movie
85 min
English
At a Halloween party, a young boy is almost killed by his drunken, alcoholic father. Ten years afterward, the boy goes on a murder spree.
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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Lorna Dallas•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of college students on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin stumble upon an ancient, hidden chamber. As they delve deeper into the mystery of the 'Hollow Gate,' they awaken a malevolent entity with a taste for flesh and sanity. They must find a way to close the gate before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Hollow Gate was a moderate success upon its release, praised for its atmospheric tension and practical effects, though some critics found the plot predictable. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique lore and chilling execution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective scares.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic narrative structure.
Lauded for its practical effects and creature design.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the creepy setting. Some viewers found the ending a bit abrupt, but most felt it delivered on its horror promises.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Makeup at the Saturn Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive sound design for the 'Hollow Gate' entity was created using recordings of amplified insect sounds and reversed human whispers.
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