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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
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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... See more together to rescue her.
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Poltergeist (Movie Review)
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You will believe a clown doll can fly in the latest Poltergeist trailer
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It’s the Booze Talkin’, We don’t need a carbon copy Poltergeist remake!
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Yesterday we got a peek at some images from Gil Kenan's POLTERGEIST remake starring Sam Rockwell that delivered pretty much what you'd expect. 20th Century Fox states that Sam Raimi (who serves as producer) and director Gil Kenan are re-imagining...
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Here’s the poster for Gil Kenan’s Poltergeist, starring Sam Rockwell
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