Poltergeist

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 22, 2015

3.6	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 265 Ratings

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erolsabadoshJun 25, 2015

I didn't expect to like this but I really enjoyed it! Great special effects and solid scared. Sam Rockwell was really excellent and the rest of the cast were all good. Apart from the cool CGI the visuals looked really great all round withI didn't expect to like this but I really enjoyed it! Great special effects and solid scared. Sam Rockwell was really excellent and the rest of the cast were all good. Apart from the cool CGI the visuals looked really great all round with some nice shot framing and colour grading. The script had a level of self-awareness that was fun and quite amusing but the horror was well done and more intense than your average family friendly film. I don't understand all the negative reviews, I thought this was very well done and really enjoyable.… Expand

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OrdinLegendsMay 22, 2015

Poltergeist, the remake of the 1982 horror movie by the same name, ingeniously re-invents one of the horror genre's most iconic films in history, and the film does it justice. All of the original feature's elements can be found in the newPoltergeist, the remake of the 1982 horror movie by the same name, ingeniously re-invents one of the horror genre's most iconic films in history, and the film does it justice. All of the original feature's elements can be found in the new adaptation, with modern twists and new ways to convey the same scenes in order to still give the audience a fresh, unique experience. The film makes for a great date-night thrill, or a hangout with the friends. My own 'plus one' was wrapped around me like a classic long-arm velcro monkey toy.… Expand

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ernie76Jun 5, 2015

Good Remake that is close enough to the Original and less close to give some new story details.
Good actors and a dense Atmosphere. The Original is still a classic but for todays Young People ithe original is too much 80s to enjoy

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busbfranMay 24, 2015

It does a good job at remaking the original that scared everyone back in the day, and still 2015...Poltergeist has impressed me. Fleshed out characters, better visuals, storytelling and genuine scares even if your seen the original. PointlessIt does a good job at remaking the original that scared everyone back in the day, and still 2015...Poltergeist has impressed me. Fleshed out characters, better visuals, storytelling and genuine scares even if your seen the original. Pointless 3D and some disjointed scenes will be the major let downs. Poltergeist is back "there coming".… Expand

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bigtunaonfilmMay 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This actually impressed me quite a bit. Going in, I thought that I was getting an almost shot-for-shot remake with a few modern touches (like a flat screen TV), but what I got was a modern re-imagining of a classic that only kept the basic plot. There were some really cool effects, like the world of the undead. Watching the movie, I didn't find any technical errors, but there were probably plenty looking back. The issue to me was that what I thought would be the scariest sequences actually made me laugh, but they were still a good time. So if you are a fan of the original or the horror genre, this is a must.… Expand

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MiggyDMay 23, 2015

I recommend this film not for Horror fans simply because it's not particularly frightening but follows the tried and true jump scare formula which works well and thankfully they don't overuse it.

What I enjoyed most about this flick wasI recommend this film not for Horror fans simply because it's not particularly frightening but follows the tried and true jump scare formula which works well and thankfully they don't overuse it.

What I enjoyed most about this flick was the dialogue. There was a very natural flow between the parents and the children. It all felt very genuine not at all cliche in the sense of "What was that, you're crazy, save my family! we have to defeat the demon!" The only time the film gets weird in the delivery was once the focus shifted outside of the family but not to worry it only lasts a few minutes and doesn't kill the experience.

Adorable children, appalling teenager and parents reacting accordingly with a supernatural offender(s) bringing them all together.

As far as comparing the original to this version I won't even bother. It's a modern take on an old story with a tweak here and there.… Expand

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skadosmenJul 2, 2015

This new poltergeist is effective... decent remake of the 80's version, is not as good as the original but still is frightening, creepy and certainly atmospheric. Better than i expected... very good performances specially Sam Rockwell asThis new poltergeist is effective... decent remake of the 80's version, is not as good as the original but still is frightening, creepy and certainly atmospheric. Better than i expected... very good performances specially Sam Rockwell as Erick and Jared Harris as Carrigan. The film have some bugs like the Terrible effects "VFX" , but still very well .. very entertaining. Out of the aspects we already knew in the 80's version shows us a new vision of one new state .. what is here what is not here. Very creepy and especially the clown attack scene..... really enjoy it.… Expand