The Gates (film)

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The Gates
Directed byStephen Hall
Written byStephen Hall
Tim Reynolds
Produced byMichael Jones
John Lerchen
Paul Thompstone
Starring
CinematographyBurschi Wojnar
Edited byJohn Cutler
Music byMax Davidoff-Grey
Jason Lazarus
Production
companies
Forever Safe Productions
Mad Honey Productions
Studio Atlantic
Release dates
  • 18 November 2022 (2022-11-18)(Cork International Film Festival)
  • 27 June 2023 (2023-06-27)(Internet)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

The Gates is a 2022 Irish period horror thriller film directed by Stephen Hall. Written by Hall and Tim Reynolds, it stars John Rhys-Davies, Richard Brake, Elena Delia, Michael Yare and David Pearse.

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Cast

Release

The film premiered at Cork International Film Festival on 18 November 2022. [1] It was released to digital and VOD on 27 June 2023. [2]

Reception

Roger Crow of On: Yorkshire Magazine gave the film a score of 7.3/10, calling it an "earnest but engaging period offerings that successfully captivates audiences with its intriguing storyline and fine performances, particularly from Rhys-Davies." [3] Film Ireland wrote: "While the plot may lack some of the finer details to help set it apart, the atmospheric film with some strong performances is well worth a watch. It may not send chills down the spine of the most avid horror fan, it will certainly offer up a few scares." [4] Phil Hoad of The Guardian was more critical, giving the film 2 out of 5 stars. He wrote that while it was "strong on staging and atmosphere", it "finally collapses into incoherent scurrying around the jail". [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Irish Programming at CIFF2022". Cork International Film Festival . 23 October 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  2. ↑ McAndrews, Mary Beth (20 June 2023). "'The Gates' Exclusive Clip: Richard Brake Goes On A Killing Spree". Dread Central . Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Crow, Roger (7 September 2023). "The Gates (2023) – Film Review". On: Yorkshire Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Review of Irish Film at Cork International Film Festival: The Gates". Film Ireland . 21 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Hoad, Phil (26 June 2023). "The Gates review – retrofuturist tale of serial killer's spirit on the rampage". The Guardian . Retrieved 26 December 2024.
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