Hellgate (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1989, Hellgate is a comedy and horror film directed by William A. Levey, running about 91 minutes. “Beyond the darkness terror lives forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. He uses it to re-animate his daughter. He lets her seduce any young man that comes to visit the small town and then kills them. Four young students, two boys and two girls spend a vacation near the town, Hellgate. They hear about the story and get involved.
Who’s in it. Hellgate stars Ron Palillo as Matt, Abigail Wolcott as Josie Carlyle, Carel Trichardt as Lucas Carlyle and Petrea Curran as Pam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Hellgate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellgate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellgate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellgate (1989)?
- In GB, Hellgate is available to stream on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellgate worth watching?
- Hellgate holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellgate?
- Hellgate stars Ron Palillo, Abigail Wolcott, Carel Trichardt, Petrea Curran and Evan J. Klisser.
- When was Hellgate released?
- Hellgate was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.