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The Gallows

The Gallows

Every School Has Its Spirit.

20154.91h 21m

Overview

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.

Directed by Travis Cluff
Written by Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing
Produced by Jason Blum, Dean Schnider, Chris Lofing
Box OfficeBudget: $100KRevenue: $43.0M

Top Cast

Reese Mishler

Reese Mishler

Reese

Pfeifer Brown

Pfeifer Brown

Pfeifer

Ryan Shoos

Ryan Shoos

Ryan

Cassidy Gifford

Cassidy Gifford

Cassidy

Price T. Morgan

Price T. Morgan

Stage Boy

Mackie Burt

Mackie Burt

Cheerleader #1

Travis Cluff

Travis Cluff

Mr. Schwendiman

M

Melissa Bratton

Pfeifer's Mom

T

Theo Burkhardt

Rick Houser

D

David Herrera

David the Janitor

Themes & Keywords

high schoolgallowssupernaturaltragedyschoolslasherhangingfound footagestage productionsupernatural horrorhorror

About The Gallows

The Gallows is a horror film released in 2015 exploring themes of high school, gallows, supernatural, tragedy, school, slasher. Directed by Travis Cluff, it stars Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos. 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.

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