The Gallows

On a fateful autumn evening in 1993, the high school production of *The Gallows* ended in tragedy when a prop malfunction took the life of student Charlie Grimille. The incident shocked the audience and left an indelible mark on the school's community, forever altering the lives of those present that night.

Twenty years later, on October 28, 2013, Beatrice High School decided to revive *The Gallows* in an attempt to confront the tragedy of the past. The decision stirred mixed emotions among the students and faculty, as memories of the incident resurfaced.

Reese Houser, a football star, auditions for *The Gallows*, primarily motivated by his crush on co-star Pfeifer Ross. His unexpected casting as the protagonist throws him into a spotlight he is not prepared for, prompting feelings of anxiety and dread.

In a bid to escape his role in the play, Reese's friend Ryan suggests vandalizing the set to create an excuse for Reese to withdraw. That very night, the trio sneaks into the school to execute their plan, only to be confronted by Pfeifer, which complicates their intentions.

Upon returning to the stage, the group is unnerved to find that the set has seemingly reassembled itself, as if driven by a supernatural force. An old television mysteriously lights up, displaying a news interview from 1993 featuring an emotional segment about Charlie's girlfriend, Alexis.

The group discovers that Charlie had not intended to perform but had covered for Reese's father, Rick, leading to a shocking realization about their connection to the tragedy. This unsettling truth amplifies their fear and anxiety as they navigate the darkened school.

Tension mounts as the group unintentionally splits up, leading to Ryan's terrifying encounter with an eerie presence in the building. Stumbling upon a hidden room, he uncovers a horrific sight—a body hanging from the ceiling, heightening the atmosphere of dread.

When the group reconvenes, they are horrified to see Cassidy being lifted into the air by an unseen force, leaving visible marks around her neck. The supernatural elements at play reveal the sinister nature of the events unfolding around them.

In a desperate attempt to escape, Pfeifer directs the group toward a ventilation duct just as Ryan ascends a precarious ladder. His fall results in a broken leg, rendering him incapacitated as they begin to worry about their own safety.

While separated, Ryan becomes fixated on a shadowy figure that appears to be watching him, gripping a grotesque noose. As he is suddenly yanked away by an unseen entity, chaos ensues and the group is left struggling to track his whereabouts.

In a horrifying twist, Cassidy falls victim to Charlie's vengeful spirit, who embodies the role of the Hangman from the play. This gruesome turn solidifies the reality of their situation, reducing the remaining members of their group to sheer terror.

Reese and Pfeifer are drawn onto the stage, where they find themselves ensnared by an unseen dark force. With Pfeifer's neck constricted, the tragic truth becomes evident as Charlie's influence over them tightens, forcing Reese towards a perilous fate.

As Reese meets his tragic end, the chilling echoes of Charlie's revenge resonate throughout the abandoned space. Pfeifer and Charlie, now both part of this grim turn of events, acknowledge the dark legacy that binds them together in this horrifying cycle.

In a shocking turn of events, police officers investigate the home shared by Pfeifer and Alexis, disturbed by the unfolding footage of Charlie's tragic demise. As they delve deeper, Pfeifer's cryptic warning about Charlie's name reveals unsettling family connections and the remnants of unresolved terror.

The night reaches a terrifying climax when one officer attempts to uncover the truth about Charlie, only to become a victim himself at the hands of the vengeful spirit. As chaos ensues and the screen fades to black, the unresolved terror lingers, leaving viewers haunted by the events that transpired.