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Hellgate (1989 film)

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Hellgate
Theatrical poster
Directed byWilliam A. Levey
Screenplay byMichael S. O'Rourke
Starring
CinematographyPeter Palmer
Edited by
  • Mark Baard
  • Chris Barnes
  • Max Lemon
Music by
  • Barry Fasman
  • Dana Walden
Release date
  • August 8, 1990 (1990-08-08)
Running time
91 minutes
CountriesUnited States
South Africa
LanguageEnglish

Hellgate is a 1989 American-South African horror film directed by William A. Levey and written by Michael S. O'Rourke.[1] The film stars Ron Palillo, Abigail Wolcott and Carel Trichardt. It follows two young couples who become embroiled in the mystery of a desolate ghost town, Hellgate, where a young woman was kidnapped and murdered by a biker gang in 1959.

Plot

A motorcycle gang kidnaps a young woman, Josie, from a diner and brutally kills her. Many years later, the girl's father finds a magic crystal that can bring the life back to dead objects.

Cast

  • Ron Palillo - Matt
  • Abigail Wolcott - Josie Carlyle
  • Carel Trichardt - Lucas Carlyle
  • Petrea Curran - Pam
  • Evan J. Klisser - Chuck
  • Joanne Warde - Bobby (as Joanne Ward)
  • Frank Notaro - Buzz (as Frank Notard)
  • Lance Vaughan - Zonk

Reception

Currently on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 14% audience score with an average rating of 2.1/5 based on 309 reviews.[2]

References

  1. ^ Fountain, Clarke. "Hellgate". Allrovi. Retrieved November 27, 2011.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Hellgate (1989) - Rotten Tomatoes". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved July 12, 2016.

See also