The Gallows

In this found-footage horror film, a group of high school students decides to disrupt a school play rehearsal for their annual Halloween prank. However, their plan goes terribly wrong when they accidentally summon the vengeful spirit of Charlie Grimille, a student who died tragically during a similar production decades prior. Trapped within the school, the teenagers must find a way to survive the night as Charlie's malevolent presence hunts them down.

The Gallows was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, largely criticized for its unoriginal premise, poor execution, and reliance on jump scares. Despite its poor critical reception, it managed to perform moderately well at the box office.

• Relies too heavily on predictable jump scares and found-footage tropes.

• Lacks originality and offers little in the way of compelling characters or plot.

• The film's low budget is evident, contributing to its uninspired visual style.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's predictable scares and lack of a coherent narrative. Many found the found-footage style to be overused and tiresome, leading to a generally negative viewing experience.

The film was originally shot in 2013, and the director, Chris Lofing, along with his co-director Travis Cluff, spent years editing and reshooting portions of the film before its eventual release.