The Gallows
2015 film directed by Chris Lofing, Travis Cluff
The Gallows is a 2015 American found footage supernatural horror film written and directed by Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff. The film stars Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos and Cassidy Gifford. The film centers on when, 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. It was produced by Jason Blum through Blumhouse Productions, Guymon Casady through Entertainment 360, Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff through Tremendum Pictures.
The Gallows was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures through New Line Cinema on July 10, 2015. It received negative reviews and grossed $43 million worldwide. A sequel, The Gallows Act II, was released in October 2019.
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On October 29, 1993, Beatrice High School student Charlie Grimille is accidentally hanged and killed after a prop malfunction during a presentation of the play The Gallows. His parents, along with the whole audience, witness the tragic event.
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