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The Gates

2024·Movie
1h 51min

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, crime, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Death is just the beginning.

A serial killer has been sentenced to death by electric chair in London in the 1890s, but in his final hours, he puts a curse on the prison he is in, and all of those in it.
Victorian HorrorSupernatural ThrillerGothic AtmosphereImprisonment DreadSerial Killer's CursePeriod SuspenseDark FantasyChilling AtmosphereSurvival Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Gates legally?

The Gates is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gates worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gates rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Gates?

1 h 51 min

The Gates runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is The Gates in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Gates?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gates in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.