Summary
At the Gates is a thrilling debut film by Augustus Meleo Bernstein, starring Miranda Otto, Noah Wyle, and Ezekiel Pacheco.
The film revolves around a housekeeper and her son seeking refuge in their employers' home when immigration officers arrive unexpectedly. As tension and suspicions escalate, the movie delves into the secretive underbelly of the wealthy family's house.
At the Gates, directed by Augustus Meleo Bernstein, is a thrilling new film that marks Bernstein's debut as a feature film director. The movie stars Miranda Otto (known for her roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), Noah Wyle (from Falling Skies), Ezekiel Pacheco (featured in On My Block), Vanessa Benavente (from The Chosen), and Sadie Stanley (known for her roles in Kim Possible and The Goldbergs). After a successful run on the festival circuit, where it received the prestigious Best U.S. Narrative award at the New York Latino Film Festival, At the Gates is now hitting theaters.
The film follows the gripping story of a housekeeper and her son who find themselves hiding in the home of their wealthy employers when immigration officers unexpectedly arrive. Our website is delighted to share a clip that showcases the pivotal moment in the film, focusing on the character Nico Ibara, portrayed by Ezekiel Pacheco. Watch the exciting clip below:
More About At The Gates
According to the official synopsis of At the Gates, tensions and suspicions escalate as the housekeeper and her son remain in hiding, closely watched by their employers. The film's trailer further emphasizes this notion, revealing rooms that are off-limits and a chilling basement with no visible doorknob on the inside. The environment in which Ana Ibarra, portrayed by Nico and Vanessa Benavente, finds herself seems purposefully designed for nefarious purposes. Furthermore, the trailer depicts Noah Wyle's character, Peter Barris, unleashing his anger upon Nico, indicating that the seemingly affluent family may not be as benevolent as they appear.
At first glance, At the Gates appears to evoke the thrilling essence of movies like Get Out and Parasite. Bernstein has taken great care to distinguish the identities of the film's two families, as evident in Nico and Ana's frequent conversations in pure Spanish. With its numerous festival accolades, At the Gates seems to have successfully executed its distinct premise and promises captivating performances from its talented ensemble. Look out for the film as it premieres in select theaters this November.