Poltergeist

Theatrical - Wide 2015-05-22

Cast Sam Rockwell Jared Harris Rosemarie DeWitt Jane Adams Nicholas Braun
Directed by Gil Kenan
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire

Genres: Horror

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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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