Last year, tiny creatures from beyond were unleashed on Lionsgate's Vestron Video Blu-ray of Tibor Takács' The Gate, and on February 27th Scream Factory will bring the miniature monsters from the sequel to high-def home media with their Blu-ray release of Gate II, including new interviews and a fresh 2K scan of the interpositive:

Press Release: Loyal fans of cult film director Tobor Takacs (The Gate, I, Madman, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) know well the terrifying supernatural thrillers THE GATE and GATE II, based on characters created by Michael Nankin (Battlestar Galactica, Hell on Wheels). GATE II stars Louis Tripp (The Gate) and Pamela Segall (King of the Hill, Californication). On February 27, 2018, SCREAM FACTORY™ Home Entertainment is proud to present GATE II on home entertainment shelves. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive release features new 2K transfer, new interviews, and insightful extras. A must-have for movie collectors, horror enthusiasts and loyal fans, GATE II is available for pre-order now at ShoutFactory.com.

This supercharged sequel to the horror classic The Gate comes alive with unearthly creatures, heart-stopping action and incredible special effects.

Gate II picks up again with Terry, the teenage sorcerer who summons beings from the other side whose powers can be used to grant any wish. Unfortunately, before the Gate closes again, a "minion" – a tiny disciple of Satan himself – manages to slip through to our dimension. When the creature is kidnapped – all hell breaks loose.

GATE II Blu-ray special features:

  • NEW 2K scan of the interpositive
  • NEW Return to the Nightmare – A Look Back at GATE II - featuring interviews with director Tibor Takacs, screenwriter Michael Nankin and special visual effects creator Randall William Cook
  • NEW From the Depths – an interview with make-up effects artist Craig Reardon
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Video Promo and Video Store Contest promo
  • Still Gallery

VISION p.d.g. and DAMON/SAUNDERS Present
An ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT – ANDRAS HAMORI Production of A TIBOR TAKÁCS Film “GATE II”
Starring LOUIS TRIPP and PAMELA SEGALL
Production Designer WILLIAM BEETON Special Makeup by CRAIG REARDON
Music Composed By GEORGE BLONDHEIM Cinematographer BRYAN ENGLAND
Special Visual Effects Designed And Created By RANDALL WILLIAM COOK
Based on Characters Created by MICHAEL NANKIN
Written By MICHAEL NANKIN Produced By ANDRAS HAMORI
Directed by TIBOR TAKÁCS

Shout! Factory will continue to present the on-going SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment series in 2018 with specific release dates, extras and key art. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to visit the Scream Factory main website (www.screamfactorydvd.com), follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/@Scream_Factory) or to view exclusive video content on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamFactoryTV/Home)

1992 trailer:

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