A dispute over the predecessor's MPAA rating caused a rift between producer Jason Blum, the directors, and New Line. The original film The Gallows was shot with a PG-13 in mind, but the MPAA kept rating it R for "disturbing violent content." The film was resubmitted at least 3 times and each time kept coming back with an R. Due to budget and time constraints, the film was decided to be released with an R. Arguments between New Line and the MPAA are why this one is distributed through Lionsgate. Ironically, this film was also rated R.

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