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. 
Release.
The film premiered at Cork International Film Festival on 18 November 2022. It was released to digital and VOD on 27 June 2023.
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." "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." 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".
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