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horcrux2007Jun 6, 2015

Poltergeist is without a doubt one of the great 80's classics, not only in horror, but in all genres. I loved almost every second of it. It had some great scary scenes and an awesome score. The movie allowed its audience to really identifyPoltergeist is without a doubt one of the great 80's classics, not only in horror, but in all genres. I loved almost every second of it. It had some great scary scenes and an awesome score. The movie allowed its audience to really identify and sympathize with the Freelings because of all the character development, and that's what makes this movie stand out from all the other supernatural flicks of its time.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerNov 23, 2015

One of my favorite movie as a kid and still a scary one for me as a man. Such an iconic film, as haunted house ride, it is perfect. Everything is there, the creeps, the eerie sensation, the terrifying moments, the earned jumps, some neatOne of my favorite movie as a kid and still a scary one for me as a man. Such an iconic film, as haunted house ride, it is perfect. Everything is there, the creeps, the eerie sensation, the terrifying moments, the earned jumps, some neat acting, a cohesive and convincing story and a beautiful cinematography. Plus you have that raw grainy 80's movies feeling and mostly practical effects and camera tricks. A landmark in it's genre.… Expand

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YamorimloAug 2, 2015

This is one of the only horror movies (maybe the only) that has genuinely creeped me out and make me scared, and I'm easily scared. The cast does a good job, and although there are some holes in the plot (glaring second time through), theThis is one of the only horror movies (maybe the only) that has genuinely creeped me out and make me scared, and I'm easily scared. The cast does a good job, and although there are some holes in the plot (glaring second time through), the movie makes up for it in terms of scare-factor.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 4, 2016

Poltergeist is --- without a doubt --- an iconic horror film that deserves its name of the horror category of the 1980s. They're here once again to force me to give this movie a score of 9 out of 10.

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Computey18Dec 25, 2022

It's may be Tobe Hooper's greatest creation but still, how is this movie pg?

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lukechristianscMay 27, 2015

Poltergeist is not scary, sure it gets it's jumps scares right but it's not scary. Director Tobe Hooper's uses old fashioned 80's culture shots and cheesy special effects perfectly! it's a fun film. It's just not scary. The film is great andPoltergeist is not scary, sure it gets it's jumps scares right but it's not scary. Director Tobe Hooper's uses old fashioned 80's culture shots and cheesy special effects perfectly! it's a fun film. It's just not scary. The film is great and the story by Steven Speilberg is good. Grade B+… Expand

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ydnar4Jun 16, 2015

Poltergeist does not quite hold up like most of Steven Spielberg films have over the years but it still is a strong horror film. I understand why there was an urge to remake the film for modern times. Spielberg is not credited as director butPoltergeist does not quite hold up like most of Steven Spielberg films have over the years but it still is a strong horror film. I understand why there was an urge to remake the film for modern times. Spielberg is not credited as director but it is believed that Spielberg had a heavy influence on the film and I imagine he had a big impact on the direction of the film despite Tobe Hooper's (the director of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre) credit as director. This film really worked as a thriller throughout but it is in the end that the film that the horror really picks up. This film is considered a classic horror film and if you enjoy horror and have yet to see it Poltergeist will likely be worth your time.… Expand

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RobertOBrienJul 3, 2015

While I find this movie to be over glorified and a touch overrated. I appreciate Poltergeist because of it's wonderful music, superb special effects, decent acting and suspenseful direction.

A simple, yet surprisingly unique ghost story,While I find this movie to be over glorified and a touch overrated. I appreciate Poltergeist because of it's wonderful music, superb special effects, decent acting and suspenseful direction.

A simple, yet surprisingly unique ghost story, that surpasses most other ghost stories of then and now. Through my nostalgia glasses, this movie maybe gets an 8.5 or a 9 out of 10.

But looking at it through new eyes, and without my nostalgic bias, the movie has it's flaws, it's corny moments, but it holds up better today, than the remake will hold up in the next five years.

Poltergeist is remembered and it deserves to be remembered. When it comes to ghost stories, it doesn't get more sophisticated or as classic as Poltergeist. And even without my bias, the movie gets a solid 7. If only we could have .5's on this site, otherwise, I would give this film a 7.5.… Expand

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PanchogulMar 29, 2020

Poltergeist (1982)

Sinopsis: La hija pequeña de una pareja que vive en las afueras es transportada desde su habitación a una dimensión espeluznante por unos espíritus sedientos de vitalidad. Opinión y comentarios: El clásico instantáneoPoltergeist (1982)

Sinopsis:

La hija pequeña de una pareja que vive en las afueras es transportada desde su habitación a una dimensión espeluznante por unos espíritus sedientos de vitalidad.

Opinión y comentarios:

El clásico instantáneo de horror sobrenatural por excelencia que hasta el día de hoy sigue siendo un pilar dentro del género del terror.

Es posiblemente la película del género más bella y tierna que he visto en toda mi vida, que entrelazado con el horror y la incertidumbre de sus queridos personajes, que incluyen a la inocente y dulce Carol Anne, se convierte en una obra maestra y en una de las películas más importantes de todos los tiempos, y punto.

Dato: Fue la primera película que logró desbancar a E.T. El Extraterrestre del #1 de la taquilla mundial.

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Obviamente 5 ⭐ de 5 ⭐… Expand

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TheQuietGamerSep 1, 2015

Poltergeist succeeds and still holds up today for many reasons. However, it's the two biggest ones I am going to focus on for this review. Because without them the movie's other successes wouldn't matter.

The first becomes almostPoltergeist succeeds and still holds up today for many reasons. However, it's the two biggest ones I am going to focus on for this review. Because without them the movie's other successes wouldn't matter.

The first becomes almost immediately apparent. The characters here are real people. They make real decisions and act like a real family. Elements of the film make it part horror-comedy because of how realistically it portrays how people act. It makes it easy to get involved in their plight. You'll actually care about these characters, unlike the faceless morons you'll find in today's horror films.

The second is originality. Even today after all these years there is still nothing like it. A trend I've noticed a lot with the old horror classics. Some would say we don't see horror films like this anymore due to the progression of time leading to new forms of style being needed for the genre. I disagree. There is a sense of imagination to the scenes that we don't see anymore. Crazy crap happens here that blows all of the lame jump scares and similar looking specters that plague the horror flicks of today out of the water. Not too mention the themes it tackles. Something the vast majority of more modern horror movies don't do at all.

A return of this style of horror movie would be most welcome. As far as the actual horror itself goes, I personally did not find it scary. Still with this level of creativity and intelligence put into the visuals and scenarios, it's so unlike anything else I've ever seen before that it barely bothered me at all.

It's an excellent horror flick. One that I wish more modern directors would take cues from. It's got believable characters, a fantastic story, and that wonderful sense of deranged imagination. There are scenes here that will stick with you long after the credits have rolled even if you didn't find any of it scary, because you'll find yourself thinking about them and saying "wow, I've never seen anything like that. Why don't more movies try something like that?" It's one of the best examples of how to do the genre right and because of that even after all these years it feels remarkably fresh. Who knows, it also might just scare the wits out of you. There are plenty of reasons to watch it and I recommend doing so as soon as possible.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 20, 2020

This is the original and best Poltergeist movie in the series, avoid the sequels and the remake... Tobe Hooper gives us a huge slice of terror in this 1982 original film called Poltergeist involving a little 4-5 year old girl who's trapped inThis is the original and best Poltergeist movie in the series, avoid the sequels and the remake... Tobe Hooper gives us a huge slice of terror in this 1982 original film called Poltergeist involving a little 4-5 year old girl who's trapped in another world or dimension and sits or stands Infront of a television screen with no picture for too long. An evil force grips the Freelings home and this is the ultimate ride in supernatural horror and one of the best in it's genre. Starring Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Jobeth Williams and many others... Poltergeist to me isn't a scary movie but it's pinpoint precision on terror and suspense and it's made with care and attention to detail. It would probably scare kids though and is certainly scary compared to the sequels and remake lol. One of the greatest horror films ever made I'd say Poltergeist certainly delivers!… Expand

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markymarkNov 13, 2021

Finally got around to watching this after many years. Wow. How is it considered a classic of the genre? Poltergeist is a laughable, over-the-top mess. Worst of all, it isn't in anyway scary. Seriously, the last third felt like a poorlyFinally got around to watching this after many years. Wow. How is it considered a classic of the genre? Poltergeist is a laughable, over-the-top mess. Worst of all, it isn't in anyway scary. Seriously, the last third felt like a poorly written Indiana Jones rip-off with skeletons jumping up everywhere. What a load of crap.… Expand

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SpangleNov 14, 2015

Some of the special effects are beginning to look dated, but all the same, Poltergeist remains a horror classic. Thanks to great music and the classic Spielberg touch, this one is all together fun, magical, and downright terrifying. TheSome of the special effects are beginning to look dated, but all the same, Poltergeist remains a horror classic. Thanks to great music and the classic Spielberg touch, this one is all together fun, magical, and downright terrifying. The backstory, pacing, and the way in which the scares are created, are all great and interesting. What I also enjoyed is the curiosity surrounding the poltergeists in the home that the family has before things start to get scary. This one can get a little silly at times for sure, but is brilliant all the same and though the ending is odd as all get out, it remains scary. The acting is also quite good for a horror film and as mentioned before, the score is very good. Overall, Poltergeist is a classic of the genre.… Expand

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raporgiMar 16, 2016

not scary more of a really really noisy movie. dont see what all the fuss was/is about. couldnt get into it even back in the day when it came out originally. the kids are frickin annoying. the investigators include a token black dude andnot scary more of a really really noisy movie. dont see what all the fuss was/is about. couldnt get into it even back in the day when it came out originally. the kids are frickin annoying. the investigators include a token black dude and serve just a a device to dump an @$$load of info on the viewer's head. there's no creep factor and subtlety to this just heavy handed effects by Tobe Hooper and Spielberg.… Expand

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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016

Given the talents, Poltergeist is an annoying film because it could have been so much better. Certainly, the subject is interesting, a persistent parapsychological phenomenon that defies scientific explanation, yet refuses to go away.

ButGiven the talents, Poltergeist is an annoying film because it could have been so much better. Certainly, the subject is interesting, a persistent parapsychological phenomenon that defies scientific explanation, yet refuses to go away.

But producer Steven Spielberg and the director Tobe Hooper, don’t really care. They’re fully content to demonstrate how well they can create the physical manifestations, plus a lot of standard sideshow horrors.

But the story is truly stupid, though well-acted. Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams are the parents, living almost wall-to-wall with their neighbors in a suburban development. But when the furniture starts to fly around the room and the big tree in the yard gets hungry for the kids nobody ever seems to notice. Here you have a house in the middle of the street going berserk in Dolby Stereo and nobody calls the cops. But Williams is terrific as the mother, at first amused by the strange goings-on in her kitchen and later terrified when cute little Heather O’Rourke disappears into the walls. And Zelda Rubinstein walks off with the film as the miniature lady who comes to cleanse the house.… Expand

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Compi24Jun 20, 2015

Legendary imagery meets a stellar cast in Steven Spielberg/Tobe Hooper's "Poltergeist," a terrifying testament to the fear of the unknown with an oddly brilliant tinge of wonderment throughout.