Gates of Darkness

Gates of Darkness

Leading you to the gates... of Hell.

Directed by Don E. FauntLeRoy

Produced by In Extremis, Stephen G. Perry

201991 min5.7 / 10

A dark supernatural horror centered on exorcism and institutional secrets, blending visceral dread with spiritual and familial mystery.

A teen endures a terrifying exorcism in the hopes of unlocking shocking secrets about the church and his family.

Questions people ask

  • Is Gates of Darkness scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Gates of Darkness easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Gates of Darkness end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Gates of Darkness sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Gates of Darkness violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Gates of Darkness

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gates of Darkness

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gates of Darkness, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gates of Darkness, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gates of Darkness, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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