The Gallows Act II

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The Gallows Act II
TheGallowsAct2.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Chris Lofing
  • Travis Cluff
Written by
  • Chris Lofing
  • Travis Cluff
Produced by
Starring
  • Ema Horvath
  • Chris Milligan
  • Brittany Falardeau
CinematographyKyle Gentz
Music byZach Lemmon
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25) (United States)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Gallows Act II is a 2019 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff. It stars Ema Horvath, Chris Milligan and Brittany Falardeau.[1] It is the sequel to the 2015 found footage film The Gallows.

It was released on October 25, 2019 in theaters, on demand and digital by Lionsgate. Like with the first film, critical reception for The Gallows Act II has been predominantly negative.

Plot[]

After aspiring actress Auna Rue transfers to a prestigious new school, her desires are twisted after participating in a viral challenge capable of conjuring a malevolent spirit.

Cast[]

  • Ema Horvath as Auna Rue
  • Chris Milligan as Cade Parker
  • Brittany Falardeau as Lisa Rue
  • Anthony Jensen as Scott Lamont
  • Dennis Hurley as Mr. Schlake
  • Jono Cota as Victor
  • Erika Miranda as Lex
  • Jener Dasilva as Nick
  • Charles Chudabala as Stage Hand
  • Stefmerie Halstead as Empress
  • Pfeifer Brown as Pfeifer Ross
  • Travis Cluff as Charlie Grimille (uncredited)

Production[]

Principal photography on the film began in October 2016, with filming locations including San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis, California.[2][3]

After filming and post-production was completed, a special early screening took place at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California in August 2017, for fans aged 13-25.[citation needed]

Release[]

The film was released on October 25, 2019 in theaters, on demand and digital by Lionsgate,[4] unlike the first film, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have no involvement with the sequel.

Critical response[]

With a total 13 votes on Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a 0% rating.[5] Glenn Kenny of The New York Times called it "a thoroughly undistinguished follow-up", and criticized the film's lack of logic.[6] Justin Lowe from The Hollywood Reporter offered the film similar criticism, writing, "Lofing and Cluff’s script blends horror and thriller elements without ever settling on a clear genre choice. The film’s surprising final twist only serves to emphasize its narrative incoherence, precipitated by insufficient backstory and inadequate character development."[7] Brian Tallerico of Roger Ebert.com gave the film a thumbs down, calling it Blumhouse's worst film, and criticised the film's script, shallow characters, story, and overuse of jump-scares.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ Barton, Steve (August 31, 2017). "Curtains Up on The Gallows 2". Dread Central. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "#MakingMovies #Tremendum #IndieFilmmaking #Fresno". Instagram.
  3. ^ Squires, John (August 29, 2016). "Looks Like 'The Gallows 2' Was Filmed in Secret". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Squires, John (September 11, 2019). "[Trailer] Sequel 'The Gallows: Act II' Brings the Hangman Back to Life in October". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  5. ^ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_gallows_act_ii
  6. ^ Kenny, Glenn. "'The Gallows Act II' Review: The Play's the Thing (That Kills) - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  7. ^ Lowe, Justin. "'The Gallows Act II': Film Review". HollywoodReporter.com. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  8. ^ Tallerico, Brian. "The Gallows Act II movie review (2019)". RogerEbert.com. Roger Ebert Website. Retrieved 5 November 2019.

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