Poltergeist

  • Theatrical - Wide 2015-05-22
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7/10

Synopsis

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... See more together to rescue her.

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Poltergeist (Movie Review)

  PLOT: The Bowen family moves into a house that has been built over an old cemetery. Chaos ensues. You know what happens. REVIEW: It shouldn’t be seen as blasphemy that I liked the Ghost House-produced POLTERGEIST remake, but it probably...

Review: Poltergeist

PLOT: A family’s new suburban home is haunted by nefarious spirits – or poltergeists – that take the family’s youngest daughter to a parallel dimension she’s unable to escape from. REVIEW: All things considered, this remake of POLTERGEIST isn’t that...

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Jared Harris takes a leading role in the Poltergeist reboot

Have we truly discussed this whole POLTERGEIST reboot thing? The first film came out 31-years ago so perhaps it’s time for an update. Yeah, I know, 31-years ago. It blows my mind. There’s definitely some promise with the reboot. Sam...
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A mad man joins Poltergeist remake

We've got a nice little casting update on MGM and Fox 2000's upcoming POLTERGEIST remake as Deadline reports that "Mad Men" and THE QUIET ONES star, Jared Harris, will take on the leading role in the film. He will play...
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Poltergeist remake to haunt Sam Rockwell?

MGM and Fox 2000's remake of POLTERGEIST just got a whole lot more interesting! The Wrap reports that Sam Rockwell is in very early talks to star opposite Rosemarie DeWitt in the upcoming remake. Rockwell has plenty of movie offers...
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MGM to partner with Fox 2000 on Poltergeist

Like it or not, we're getting a POLTERGEIST remake/reboot/(sequel?) and now Deadline is reporting that MGM and Fox 2000 have joined forces to co-finance and distribute the film. The redo of the 1982 classic will be marketed and distributed worldwide...
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The Poltergeist reboot is actually…a sequel?

More details have surfaced regarding director Gil Kenan's remake of the 1981 classic POLTERGEIST, which we just told you about on Monday (you can peep that story HERE). Seems that the MONSTER HOUSE director is going for the ‘completely new...
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Poltergeist remake gets plot details and shoot date

Gil Kenan's upcoming remake of Tobe Hooper's 1981 classic POLTERGEIST is happening whether we want it to or not so read on folks for some new details! According to Bloody Disgusting, the upcoming remake will follow Eric Bowen and his...
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