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Poltergeist (2015)

Posted on September 27, 2015

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Poltergeist (2015)

PG-13 93 min - Horror, Thriller - 22 May 2015
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Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi and director Gil Kenan reimagine and contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

Director:  Gil Kenan

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Storyline

Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi and director Gil Kenan reimagine and contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.


Collections: Gil Kenan

Tagline: They're Here. And They Know What Scares You.

Genres: Horror, Thriller

Details

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  Russian, English
Release Date:  22 May 2015

Box Office

Budget:  $35,000,000
Revenue:  $44,306,937

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Ghost House Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), TSG Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 33 min

WOW!

I cannot begin to say how much I was disappointed in this movie. This 2015 remake  tries to pay homage to the 1982 classic while introducing minor plot twists in an effort to be original. Coming in 20 minutes shorter than the original, the plot feels strained and the characters are sadly under developed. In some scenes, it feels as though the actors are just going through the motions, as if to say, “We all know what this scene is supposed to be, let’s just get through it.”  There was no buildup for any scene, no tension.

As far as the special effects, there were a few scenes that were…neat. Overall, the effects were just meh.

So, if you still want to watch this version, do yourself a favor and make sure you have the original Poltergeist ready to go afterwards. You’ll need something to wash this movie out of your mouth.

Stupid use of a clown, too.

 

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