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The Gallows

2015Movie1 h 21 minR

Horror
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic303.6Rotten Tomatoes15%23%
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic303.6Rotten Tomatoes15%23%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing
Written by
Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing
Produced by
Jason Blum, Guymon Casady, Travis Cluff
Music by
Zach Lemmon

Everyone

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Facts

July 9, 2015 · 1 h 21 min · R

Released
July 9, 2015
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$100,000
Box office
$43 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

The Scottish Trope, Someone to Remember Him By, Brick Joke +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gallows?"

Questions about The Gallows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gallows?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gallows from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Gallows worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.3, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is there a sequel to The Gallows?

  1. The Gallows (2015)
  2. The Gallows Act II (2019)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Gallows Act II (2019).

Will The Gallows scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Gallows?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Gallows use?

The Scottish TropeSomeone to Remember Him ByBrick JokeOh, Crap!Moody Trailer Cover SongDriven to MadnessRed HerringDowner EndingDissonant SerenityAsshole VictimEvil Is PettyToo Dumb to Liveand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including The Scottish Trope, Someone to Remember Him By, and Brick Joke.