Gallowwalkers
Gallowwalkers

Gallowwalkers

2012Movie90 minEnglish

When a nun broke her covenant with God to save the life of her unborn son, Aman, he was cursed for life. As an adult, Aman has killed those who have crossed him. But his curse brings his victims back to life and they pursue him for revenge, so Aman enlists a young gunman to fight by his side against his undead victims.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Andrew GothGenres: Horror, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a plague that turns the infected into zombie-like creatures, a warrior named Aman must battle his own kind after his mother curses him to be born without a soul. This curse makes him immortal and grants him powers, but it also means that anyone who dies at his hands will rise again as a supernatural killer. Hunted by the 'Gallowwalkers', a horde of reanimated corpses he created, Aman seeks a way to break the curse before it consumes the world.

Critical Reception

Gallowwalkers was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as a poorly executed film, criticized for its nonsensical plot, weak acting, and low production values. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often cited as an example of a failed genre film.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and nonsensical plot.
  • Acting performances are generally weak and uninspired.
  • The special effects and overall production quality are subpar.

Google audience: Audience reception for Gallowwalkers is largely negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment with the film's weak storyline, poor acting, and cheap-looking effects. It is frequently described as a confusing and unengaging experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally slated for a theatrical release in 2012 but was delayed multiple times, eventually seeing a limited release in 2013 and direct-to-video distribution due to its poor critical reception and lack of commercial appeal.

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John Chard

John Chard

Dreadful. Tis one of the toughest things in film making to tackle, that of the western/horror hybrid. Here things are further complicated by some sort of attempt to add Gothic leanings and fantastical surrealism. Sadly nothing in the who...