Thriller · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 39m

The Gates

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Director
John Burr
Cast
Mason Gooding as Derek Algee Smith as Kevin Keith Powers as Tyon James Van Der Beek as Jacob Brad Leland as Christopher Kylr Coffman as Officer Bobby
Crew
Ray Huang — Director of Photography Jongnic Bontemps — Original Music Composer John Burr — Writer Ross Kohn — Producer Nancy Leopardi — Producer
Tagline

One wrong turn. One long night.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Gates — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
road tripwitness to murdergroup of friendshuntedgated community
Key Collaborators
John Burr Director Ray Huang Director of Photography Jongnic Bontemps Original Music Composer John Burr Writer Ross Kohn Producer Nancy Leopardi Producer
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