The Gallows (2015)

20 years after a horrific accident during a small town school play, students at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy - but soon discover that some things are better left alone.

Directors:

Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing

Writers:

Chris Lofing, Travis Cluff

Stars:

Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Reese Mishler	...	Reese Houser
Pfeifer Brown	...	Pfeifer Ross
Ryan Shoos	...	Ryan Shoos
Cassidy Gifford	...	Cassidy Spilker
Travis Cluff	...	Mr. Schwendiman
Price T. Morgan	...	Stage Boy
Theo Burkhardt	...	Rick Houser
David Herrera	...	David the Janitor
Gannon Del Fierro	...	Gannon
Mackie Burt	...	Cheerleader #1
Adrian Salas	...	Superstar Football Player
Mark Hales	...	Peasant #5
John Hales	...	The King
Shannon Wetzel	...	Ms. Shannon
Caeleb Trace	...	Football Player #1

Storyline

Twenty years after an accident during a small town high school play results in death, students at the school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy - but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.

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Plot Keywords:

high school | hanging | gallows | breaking and entering | stage | 

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Taglines:

We Don't Say His Name.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some disturbing violent content and terror

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 July 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Superstition

Filming Locations:

Nebraska, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,015,000 (USA) (10 July 2015)

Gross:

$22,757,819 (USA) (11 September 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Blumhouse Productions, Management 360

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1) Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The actors performed their own stunts, and no major CGI was used in the film.

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Goofs

Spartacus is first visible playing in Ryan's room before he pops up in a jump scare, however following during his monologue cut short by his mother attempting to enter his room Batman: Arkham Origins is seen in the midst of a cut-scene with no transition between the show and game.

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Quotes

Stage Boy: [after being violently jerked against the stage door exit by Ryan] Hey! Please don't hurt me! It's a joke, we're even!
Ryan Shoos: No this is not over by a long shot!
Mr. Schwendiman: Ryan! Let him go.

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Crazy Credits

In memory of Charlie Grimille

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Connections

Referenced in Half in the Bag: Fantastic Four (2015)

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Soundtracks

The Gallows End Credits
Written by Zach Lemmon

User Reviews

Awful film to a point of anger do not watch

I have never been so angry leaving a cinema, I really disliked this film I have seen the same plot a million times and found footage has had its day in my opinion. The actors were terrible, there was so many plot holes after the ending. I was spending most of the time in the film saying to myself what will happen next and 90% of the time I got it right, such a clichéd film. Some of the acting was laughable to a point where I burst out laughing in the cinema. I was also surprised that the cinema was fairly packed I thought I as the only idiot to go see this film.

I see films like this making over $18 million on a $100 thousand pound budget and then more and more of the same film comes out. I understand me watching it is feeding these films being made but nothing unique is coming out in the horror genre.

Spend your time and money on other films, like 'It Follows' which came out this year a way better psychological horror or even Insidious 3 where they have much better intense moments. I would give it a 3/10 only because I admire that they tricked so many people to think it would be a good film by the trailer.