Filming locations includes San Joaquin College Of Law.
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.
Erika Miranda's debut.
A special early screening of the film was held at the WB lot in Burbank, California back in August 2017 for horror fans aged 13-25.
Charlie Grimille, who was portrayed by actor Jesse Cross in the original 2015 film, is secretly portrayed in costume by director Travis Cluff in this installment.