Beyond the Gates (2016)

Two estranged brothers reunite at their missing father's video store and find a VCR board game dubbed 'Beyond The Gates' that holds a connection to their father's disappearance.

Director:

Jackson Stewart

Writers:

Jackson Stewart, Stephen Scarlata

Stars:

Graham Skipper, Chase Williamson, Brea Grant

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Skipper	...	Gordon Hardesty
Chase Williamson	...	John Hardesty
Brea Grant	...	Margot McKenzie
Barbara Crampton	...	Evelyn
Matt Mercer	...	Derek
Justin Welborn	...	Hank
Jesse Merlin	...	Elric
Sara Malakul Lane	...	Dahlia
Henry LeBlanc	...	Bob Hardesty
Caryn Richman	...	Marilyn Hardesty
Pierson Ryan	...	Ghoul
Jentzen Ramirez	...	Young Gordon
Ryan Kunert	...	Young John (as Ryan Kunart)
Colton Toles	...	Hooded Figure / Demon
David Bruckner	...	80's Guy

Storyline

Two estranged brothers reunite at their missing father's video store to liquidate the property and sell off his assets. As they dig through the store, they find a VCR board game dubbed 'Beyond The Gates' that holds a connection to their father's disappearance and deadly consequences for anyone who plays it.

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Plot Keywords:

retro | retro horror | 

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Taglines:

Press play... And pray.

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

За вратами

Filming Locations:

Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee - 5006 Vineland Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Destroy All Entertainment, Easy Open Productions, Lodger Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original title was Beyond The Nightmare. Lucio Fulci's biography "Beyond The Gates" was among the inspirations for the final title the filmmakers ended up using.

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Crazy Credits

A few seconds after the end credits, the woman from the game appears onscreen and silently stares ahead for a few moments before the screen cuts to black.

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Connections

References True Lies (1994)

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Soundtracks

On the Shores of Forever
Written by Daniel Iannantuono
Performed by Headquarters Music
Courtesy of Senator Barkington Music

User Reviews

Was hoping for more

The film for me was really slow I was hoping for a horror type jumanji type board game and I just found the acting and story really lame. Halfway through I just stopped watching although it was on in the background. It maybe worth a watch for some But prepare for disappointment. The fist part starts out quite promising I love the old VHS stores and tenses me of being a kid myself, the creepy keyboard 80s style music was good and the images on google for the movie have a definite 80s vibe and i think that's what got me excited. With the lady from Heroes in the movie I expected it to be quite good with her being from a top show but found her to be really bland and boring . Could have been a good movie as the idea of a horror board game is one that excites me however the writers didn't do it justice nor did the actors in my opinion .