The Gates

What it’s about

Derek, Kevin, and Tyon are on a road trip when they see a killing inside an exclusive gated community. The residents accuse the three of the murder and begin hunting them. Trapped inside the community, the friends must survive the night while their bond starts to crack under the pressure.

What hooks you

John Burr writes and directs this thriller, with Mason Gooding as Derek, Algee Smith as Kevin, and Keith Powers as Tyon. The film runs 94 minutes and is rated 17. The story unfolds in a remote, guarded setting where a charismatic patriarch closes in on the group.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like tension that builds slowly and stories of ordinary people caught in escalating danger. Those drawn to survival scenarios in isolated places, where trust erodes and pursuers are relentless, will find this engaging.