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The Gates

"One wrong turn. One long night."

2026

1h 39m

7.7(89 votes)

Thriller

Overview

Three friends' road trip turns terrifying when they witness a murder in a gated community. Trapped inside, hunted by residents who blame them, their bond fractures as a charismatic yet sinister patriarch closes in.

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Indy Entertainment

Rebellium Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Mason Gooding

Mason Gooding

Derek

Algee Smith

Algee Smith

Kevin

Keith Powers

Keith Powers

Tyon

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Jacob

Brad Leland

Brad Leland

Christopher

Kylr Coffman

Kylr Coffman

Officer Bobby

Elle Evans

Elle Evans

Elizabeth

Sofia Hublitz

Sofia Hublitz

Roxy

Aliyah Celeste

Julissa

Rob Gallavan

Rob Gallavan

Officer Horton

Creative team

Directed by: John Burr
Written by: John Burr
Produced by: Ross Kohn
Nancy Leopardi

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