Our first look at The Gallows was minimalistic and creepy. It let the moment hang and the tension build. In this one single and mostly stationary shot, we were shown a brief moment in history where Found Footage flicks weren’t all that bad.

Now we have a full blown trailer and…..well, it’s more in line with what you’d expect. There’s nothing wrong with that in and of itself – it’s just slightly disappointing after the teaser knocked it out of the park. Still though, we remain cautiously optimistic for this one and look forward to having a watch when released on July 10th.

Have a look at the first full length trailer for The Gallows below:

“Everyone in Beatrice, Nebraska knows the name Charlie Grimille, just as everyone knows what happened 30 years ago on stage at Beatrice High School’s production of ‘The Gallows.’ Originally the understudy, Charlie took the lead’s place on opening night. But instead of bowing to applause, Charlie ended up really swinging from the noose. Charlie’s death has loomed over the small town ever since. Now, on the anniversary of his tragic real-life curtain call, Beatrice High School’s drama department is preparing to perform the same play, in the same auditorium. Pfeifer, the star of the show, has spear-headed the revival in an attempt to put the past to rest. The night before the big debut, however, Pfeifer discovers her male costar, Reese, with his football buddy, Ryan, and Ryan’s cheerleader girlfriend, Cassidy, sabotaging the props in an attempt to ruin the opening. But there is far more to worry about than the show going on. Suddenly locked in, with no cell service, no way out, and no one knowing they are even there, the teens soon realize Charlie isn’t at peace. And he isn’t resting.”

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