The Scope of Filming
The Gate, released in 1987, may not have been a blockbuster, but the behind-the-scenes methods used to create its visual effects were nonetheless impressive. In an era before the widespread use of CGI, directors had to rely on physical sets and creative solutions to manipulate the audience’s perception.
In this case, the director achieved the illusion of tiny demons in a normal-sized room by using regular-sized demon models within a significantly larger set. This clever approach highlights the ingenuity required to bring fantastical worlds to life on the silver screen without digital wizardry.
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