Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Gate (The) (1986)

R0 Australia - Beyond Home Entertainment Extras: Theatrical Trailer (1:38) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: NTSC > PAL transfer. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Australia - Force Video Extras: Theatrical Trailer (1:38) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: NTSC > PAL transfer. Special thanks to Rewind user Frank V for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Austria - NSM Records Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) DISC TWO (DVD Copy) * The Film Audio Commentary with director Tibor Takacs, writer Michael Nankin and special effects designer/supervisor Randall William Cook (2009) Audio Commentary with special effects designer/supervisor Randall William Cook, special make-up effects artist Craig Reardon, special effects artist Frank Carere and matte photographer Bill Taylor (2017) Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with composers Michael Hoenig and J. Peter Robinson (in English without subtitles) German Theatrical Trailer (1:33) Original Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:40) Teaser Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:06) TV Spot (in English without subtitles) (0:31) “Minion Maker with Craig Reardon” 2017 featurette (in English with optional English and German subtitles) (21:41) “From Hell it Came with Andras Hamori” 2017 featurette (in English with optional English and German subtitles) (12:41) “From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of “The Gate”” 2009 featurette (in English with optional English and German subtitles) (14:17) “The Gatekeepers with Tibor Takacs and Michael Nankin” 2009 featurette (in English with optional English and German subtitles) (15:08) "Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery" slideshow (9:55) Subtitles: English and German Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo German Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Mediabook Notes: Commentaries do not contain optional subtitles. Features a 16-page booklet (non-removable) with a writing by Nando Rohner. Though the packaging states the release is region 2, the disc is region free. Originally, the DVD disc had playback issues (due to layer break). NSM did an exchange program for a new disc without these problems. In any event, contact "info@disc-austausch.de" for a new disc. Number on the new Disc is 57130657/218 035-1 DO21 while the number on the old Disc is 57089665/218.035 DO21. Available in 5 different covers: - Cover A (limited to 333 copies) - Cover B (limited to 333 copies) - Cover C (limited to 333 copies) - Cover D (limited to 222 copies) - Cover E (limited to 222 copies) Special thanks to Rewind user Christian_Bütikofer for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Germany - Marketing Films [2002 Release] Extras: Picture Slideshow (3:20) Artwork Slideshow (1:01) Production Notes slideshow (1:31) Cast biographies and filmographies: - Stephen Dorff (6 text pages) - Jennifer Irwin (3 text pages) - Kelly Rowan (3 text pages) - Tibor Takács (4 text pages) Alternate German Credits (1:16) Theatrical Trailer 1 (1:08) Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:38) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo German Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: German title: "Gate: Die Unterirdischen". The production notes and the biographies and filmographies are in German. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Platinum Disc Corp. [2003 Release] Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Lions Gate Home Entertainment [2009 Release] Monstrous Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director Tibor Takacs, writer Michael Nankin and special effects designer/supervisor Randall William Cook (2009) Extras: "From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate" 2009 featurette (14:45) "The Gatekeepers with Tibor Takacs and Michael Nankin" 2009 featurette (15:51) Theatrical Trailer (1:45) Subtitles: English, Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaged with a cardboard slipcase. Special thanks to Rewind user Anthony_DiPaola for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Benelux - Dutch Filmworks Subtitles: Dutch Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a booklet containing liner notes. Special thanks to Rewind user Frank V for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Sunfilm Entertainment Extras: Cast biographies and filmographies: - Stephen Dorff (6 text pages) - Kelly Rowan (3 text pages) German Theatrical Trailer (1:34) Bonus trailers: - Interceptor (The Wraith) (1:54) - Dead Meat (1:45) - Zero Tolerance (1:04) Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: German Title: "The Gate: Das Tor Zur Holle". The biographies and filmographies are in German. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film Extras: Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:43) Cast and Crew bios (in English): - Tibor Takacs (1 Page) - Stephan Dorff (1 Page) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: NTSC > PAL transfer. Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Digital Entertainment Ltd [2002 Release] Extras: Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Case incorrectly states the aspect ratio as 1.85:1. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: R2

The Austrian Blu-ray/DVD combo release from NSM has by far the best extras, but do note that R2 Germany Sunfilm release has a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack.
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- R0 Australia- Beyond Home Entertainment - No cuts (85:33 NTSC > PAL).
- R0 Australia- Force Video - No cuts (85:33 NTSC > PAL).
- R0 Austria- NSM Records - No cuts (82:35 PAL).
- R0 Germany- Marketing Films - No cuts (82:04 PAL)
- R1 America- Platinum Disc Corp. - No cuts.
- R1 Monstrous Special Edition America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts.
- R2 Benelux- Dutch Filmworks - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Sunfilm Entertainment - No cuts (82:23 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film - No cuts (85:42 NTSC > PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Digital Entertainment Ltd - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 19/04/05
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 26/05/21

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