The Hell's Gate (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1989, The Hell's Gate is a horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. As part of a science experiment, a man has spent a record-breaking length of time alone down a hole, but an hour before he's due to re-emerge, something goes wrong and his colleagues have to go in to rescue him.
Who’s in it. The Hell's Gate stars Barbara Cupisti as Erna, Pietro Genuardi as Paul, Lorenzo Majnoni as Manfred and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Dr. Johns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Hell's Gate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hell's Gate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hell's Gate tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hell's Gate (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hell's Gate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hell's Gate worth watching?
- The Hell's Gate holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hell's Gate?
- The Hell's Gate stars Barbara Cupisti, Pietro Genuardi, Lorenzo Majnoni, Giacomo Rossi Stuart and Gaetano Russo.
- When was The Hell's Gate released?
- The Hell's Gate was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.