A young man is blackmailed for do a dirty service. A boy becomes prey for a sadistic guy. But the things are more different by predictable expectations. And this makes Black Gate a sort of Christian short film, reminding the balance between sin and redeption.
Well crafted, well acted, reminding old horrors, it has the virtue to be a good psychological interogation to viewer, proposing, in fair terms, a simple story , a nice portrait of main characters and a precise definition of what real matters.
Sure, the risks of internet conversations, the enthusiasm - curiosity of youth, the manipulation are honest reflected. But the good point remains the manner to remind the way to fix an atrocious gesture, to give the right answer when the pressure is real heavy.