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Wikipedia article




'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. It is the sequel to the 2015 found footage film 'The Gallows'. However, unlike its predecessor, this film does not utilize the found footage filming technique.

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.

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 1325.

Release



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

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 0% based on reviews from 12 critics.

Glenn Kenny of 'The New York Times' called it "a thoroughly undistinguished follow-up", and criticized the film's lack of logic. Justin Lowe from 'The Hollywood Reporter' offered the film similar criticism, writing, "Lofing and Cluffs script blends horror and thriller elements without ever settling on a clear genre choice. The films surprising final twist only serves to emphasize its narrative incoherence, precipitated by insufficient backstory and inadequate character development." 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.

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