Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge Fell Short of Being a Masterpiece

Scott Derrickson, the director known for films like Doctor Strange and The Black Phone, signed on to direct The Gorge in March 2022. His involvement suggested the film would deliver fresh and exciting horror. The screenplay was penned by Zach Dean, who also wrote Deadfall and The Tomorrow War. Despite its potential, many viewers felt the movie was weakened by an abrupt shift in genre and a confusing ending. With a few changes, The Gorge could have been a standout romantic horror film.








