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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

1982
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 54m
A family's home is haunted by a host of ghosts. (imdb)

Directed by:

Tobe Hooper

Screenwriter:

Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor

Starring:

Craig T. Nelson, Richard Lawson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Oliver Robins, Heather O'Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein, Virginia Kiser, Lou Perryman, Martin Casella, Michael McManus

Franchise:

Poltergeist

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Poltergeist

1982
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 54m
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spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 18 May 2009
75
73rd
Sometimes after I poop I stand up and say "This house is clean." Also, this is a really good movie that manages to stay scary and not go for gore.
Rated 18 May 2009
beedubBeeDub
Rated 27 Sep 2019
88
74th
Definitely dated, but has some undeniably freaky moments that scarred the psyche of many an '80s kid.
Rated 27 Sep 2019
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 15 Mar 2015
90
92nd
100% Steven Spielberg directed this wearing Tobe Hooper's skins. The opening ten minutes alone are all the proof you need. Great slice of Americana. I’d love to see a version of this from the neighbours perspective - “uhh that kid across the street just got eaten by their tree”.
Rated 15 Mar 2015
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 25 Jul 2009
74
62nd
Spookiest episode of coach ever
Rated 25 Jul 2009
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 23 Jun 2019
82
86th
A classic 80's haunted house horror movie that I really wish I had seen as a kid. While these spookies would have certainly given 8 year-old me so many nightmares, unfortunately now as a cynical man-child, I found the spookies far more fun than frightening. However luckily, in addition to the ghostly frights, the movie is a lot of Spielberg family schmaltz, which helps lube up the wonky paranormal plot. Even if not all the visual effects or horror holds up exactly, it's still well worth a watch.
Rated 23 Jun 2019
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 15 Dec 2010
59
62nd
Sometimes the cast and dated effects make you wonder if you're watching a family movie, and sometimes you see a guy's face decompose. This is the stuff children's nightmares are made of.
Rated 15 Dec 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 18 Nov 2009
95
96th
What makes this movie not only so damn watchable, but also so damn re-watchable is, that at it's core it's a drama about a family, trying to cope with what cannot be explained. A beautiful mix of Spielbergian magic, horror and two adults that will do anything for their daughter, even if it means jumping into limbo itself, makes this one of my all time favourite horror classics. This and 'Hide and Seek'. Kidding. They're heere!
Rated 18 Nov 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 19 Jul 2019
94
90th
Brilliantly devised and crafted horror flick is, with greatest respect to Hooper, clearly a Spielberg film through and through, taking an outlandish premise and making it believable, with the help of a terrific cast (looking at you Nelson, Williams, Straight, Rubinstein and O'Rourke), and its ability to locate the horror within the closely observed life and routines of a "normal" all-American family. Only the second climax feels a little deflating because it feels like an unnecessary tack-on.
Rated 19 Jul 2019
schnofelschnofel
Rated 23 Nov 2014
12
2nd
You know something is going wrong when the stuff the "scares" are made of is the same that's used for laughs in the Indiana Jones films. Idiotic and ponderous.
Rated 23 Nov 2014
ytadelYtadel
Rated 21 May 2013
7
84th
A good spot of 80s Spielbergian horror fun. Great special effects; a lot of them haven't aged a day. Also, the family dynamics always felt so real in these 80s genre flicks in a way I'm not sure subsequent decades ever comparably mastered.
Rated 21 May 2013
doctor7doctor7
Rated 02 Nov 2007
71
53rd
Starts off quite creepy but some of the effects are quite dated now, as such a lot of the scares that relied on them simply aren't scary anymore. Still the premise is creepy and I'd be lying if "they're here..." didn't give me shivers. Some great stuff in this film!
Rated 02 Nov 2007
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 02 Oct 2020
60
50th
I'm convinced Zelda is evil. Some good practical effects, but it's more of a family horror than actually scary.
Rated 02 Oct 2020
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 18 Oct 2019
75
69th
I don't really believe in ghosts , haunted houses, etc But this movie in particular does it well and still holds up fairly well over time
Rated 18 Oct 2019
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 05 Nov 2015
88
81st
There isn't a ghost of a chance that you anybody should skip this classic. They're here! I thought this movie was pretty awesome. My main complaint I can give this film is that the parents seemed pretty cool with living with ghosts, like they had sugar ants instead or something. I know it's California and people are chill there, but when you can't put a kitchen chair in a certain spot without it sliding across the room you've got problems...
Rated 05 Nov 2015
lineupherelineuphere
Rated 07 Jan 2015
47
13th
The specificity of the art direction and costumes makes this stand out more as an 80s design lesson than a serious horror film. Think brass, wicker, rattan, fake house plants, formica, etc... but in a really good, satisfying way.
Rated 07 Jan 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 07 Feb 2012
98
97th
Top notch horror film that still scares me to this day. I don't like watching it with the lights out because it is inherently creepy. This has to be, absolutely has to be the scariest PG movie of all-time.
Rated 07 Feb 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
90
62nd
I actually remember loving this movie. Poltergeist has great visual effects as well as a talented cast and some decent chills and scares to go along with it. I'll never be able to look at a closet the same again. Or a T.V. Good 80's scary movie and worth a watch if you haven't already watched it.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
icarusIcarus
Rated 29 Sep 2011
50
14th
An odd combination of horror and sentimentality--as if Hooper wanted to make one film, and Spielberg another. It's well-paced, which is essential for this kind of film, and the little girl has an appropriately creepy face. That said, the film is more a curiosity than something truly scary--the sentimentality dominates the movie, offering a kind of safe horror that doesn't make much of an impact.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
spleenspleen
Rated 15 Jun 2010
83
80th
The only thing creepier than having a supernatural demonic force living in your closet is having Craig T. Nelson as your dad.
Rated 15 Jun 2010
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
90
97th
This movie tops the haunting sub-genre of horror, it is truly one of a kind. Some great ideas and effects puts this light years ahead of others.
Rated 17 May 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 15 Oct 2007
70
52nd
Some genuine suspense scenes rise the level of the film, though some funny elements (like the medium's part) make it less serious. The last part is great though.
Rated 15 Oct 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 23 Sep 2007
3
61st
The movie that made a generation of children scared to death of clowns.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
75th
A clown choking, tree lurking, face ripping good time. One the very few ghost/haunting movies worth your time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
7th
My distant recollection is of no thrills and a randomly assembled collection of attempted horror interspersed with the usual Spielberg schmaltz.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 04 Mar 2024
46
11th
In a haunted housing market I couldn't help but feel jealous - not only of the young family affording a rad 2-story with a pool on a single income but of the skeletons popping out of fancy luxury coffins just to continue asserting their claim to the land. Anyway, the family dynamic grounds the movie well but the scare factor is low, largely just a bright light and a big fan.
Rated 04 Mar 2024
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 15 Oct 2022
56
25th
I guess seeing this for the first time as an adult in 2022 is probably not ideal. But this feels weirdly like a kids/family movie that is just punctuated by a few adult horror moments. I knew Hooper directed and did not know of Speilberg's involvement, so I always thought this would be a lot more raw. Glad I saw it if only to better understand all the references.
Rated 15 Oct 2022
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 22 Oct 2021
74
64th
That golden retriever 🥰🥺
Rated 22 Oct 2021
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 30 Jul 2020
88
47th
Just too many early 80s cliches and too lazy of a plot to allow for a suspension of disbelief. Otherwise, it is a classic.
Rated 30 Jul 2020
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Apr 2020
75
64th
That clown was Chekov's gun. Could have watched a whole film about the family next door with their old man chomping on a big plate of beans. There's a scene where Craig T. Nelson says his wife is 32 and they have a 16-year old daughter that made me raise precisely one eyebrow.
Rated 07 Apr 2020
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 10 Apr 2018
87
70th
Honestly it doesn't matter who directed this. Poltergeist is a collaborative film, and a good one at that. The special effects are of a high standard. The story is interesting and well acted. And there are moments that can truly send a chill down your spine. Mostly due to the phenomenal appearance by Zelda Rubnstein.
Rated 10 Apr 2018
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 13 Oct 2017
70
72nd
Except for face melting, Spielberg did this. Sci-fi allegory about being together as a family to face everyday scares. Wide angles provide access to a happy home haunted by underground ghosts - daddy's boss moved headstones, not tombs. Mom has to pick up the toys, face beasts twice by herself. Second half falls by trying to turn it into a paranormal investigation. Comic bits
Rated 13 Oct 2017
luordluord
Rated 03 Aug 2017
73
78th
Scary and lovely at the same time, with dated effects that still manage to work; it's also pure adult fear. The final sequence was unnecessary, though.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
ted_fTed F
Rated 22 Mar 2016
100
88th
Poltergeist is my all-time favorite movie for a lot of reasons, but the Oscar-worthy performances by Nelson and Williams is the one that stands out. It helps that Spielberg's screenwriting is every bit as excellent as the acting. Also, Poltergeist breaks the genre mold. It's thrilling, warmhearted and poignant all at once. The Freelings feel exactly like a real family, and they're likable, which makes them easy to root for. This movie has a heart, which sets it apart from other thrillers.
Rated 22 Mar 2016
tbwTBW
Rated 22 Sep 2014
45
13th
Eh
Rated 22 Sep 2014
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 01 Mar 2014
75
59th
Half horror and half humor. It's a weird mix that doesn't quite work. The absurd final action sequence will probably have you bursting out with laughter when you should really be more terrified. In any case the dialogue is sharp and the pacing is smooth.
Rated 01 Mar 2014
apm2091apm2091
Rated 27 Oct 2013
78
72nd
The special effects haven't aged well, but maintains its classic feel throughout. Worth seeing if only because everyone says you should.
Rated 27 Oct 2013
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 13 May 2013
78
52nd
This was directed by the same man who brought Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It's quite a different concept, but it's also very good.
Rated 13 May 2013
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 26 Oct 2012
1
0th
Comical and dull.
Rated 26 Oct 2012
hotsakehotsake
Rated 11 Jul 2012
78
90th
One of the all time great haunting movies and what makes it even better as it was all done with a PG rating.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
ebelcEbelC
Rated 05 Jan 2012
40
18th
I like the first part a bit, but it goes more and more boring as time passes. The idea wasn't bad, and I had to recognize it really got into people and movie history its way... but I find it too boring and irrelevant personally. Also, many times I find what the ghosts do involuntary funny (I have doubts about the involuntary element, but it happens even when the movie is in the serious and apparently scarier part).
Rated 05 Jan 2012
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 24 Dec 2011
3
23rd
Apart from the rip-roaring last 15 minutes, this was disappointingly weak.
Rated 24 Dec 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 29 Oct 2011
75
67th
While it's a bit dated and slightly overlong, it's still an eerie and at times frightening experience.
Rated 29 Oct 2011
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 01 Nov 2010
62
23rd
Eh. Throwing a few "dark" scenes into what is essentially a light-hearted family adventure keeps it from really working on either level. And that ending sequence...let's keep the theme park rides in the theme parks.
Rated 01 Nov 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
44th
This hasn't aged well, oh my. Still has some creepy scenes.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 23 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Fairly creepy tale of a family terrorized by ghosts. Has definitely lost some punch but still has charm. Effectively made me never want to be around dolls or puppets, raw meat or sleep in rooms with large trees outside the window.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
woodoowoodoo
Rated 25 Jan 2010
85
63rd
Memorable and off-kilter. Not actually scary, but still really fun to watch.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 17 Oct 2009
81
68th
To me, the random chair-stacking was the creepiest bit by far. Much scarier than the skeletons or the strobe lights. Many've speculated that Hooper was the director in name only and that Spielberg did much of the heavy lifting,but if anyone has seen the original Chainsaw Massacre, Fun House or Salem's Lot, you can see Hooper's fingerprints all over this one (and he can do horror well, so this is a good thing). Certainly better than the typical 80s horror junk, but falls short of must-see status.
Rated 17 Oct 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 09 Jun 2008
75
71st
A good work of horror, and is technically well done, has several scary scenes. Is a classic.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 21 Nov 2007
85
76th
Poltergeist is an eerie and very memorable film that has rightfully become a classic horror film. This is the epitome of children being creepy in horror films. Really good!
Rated 21 Nov 2007
fleaglefleagle
Rated 11 Sep 2007
70
76th
Spielberg makes a great twist on the horror genre, packaging it for the summer blockbuster crowd. Still one of the scariest movies you'll ever see, with some Spielbergesque dialogue thown in for good measure.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
86th
The entertainment value is never really in question, and compared to most other entries in its genre, particularly among the trashy slasher films of the early 1980s, this is by far a superior entry worthy of bestowing far more praise than criticism.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
60
55th
Uh... move?
Rated 26 May 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 10 Apr 2007
77
47th
A nice, spooky time at the movies.
Rated 10 Apr 2007
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 24 Jul 2024
77
64th
The main family is really well cast in this film. The script is mostly good, one big exception is 1 choice the the parents make near the end of the movie. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 24 Jul 2024
ericamblerericambler
Rated 21 Oct 2023
85
88th
Unlike a lot of horror films (that I’ve seen, anyway) in that it’s bursting with explanations about what’s happening, yet never loses its sense of danger and mystery and wonder.
Rated 21 Oct 2023
sirsassSirSass
Rated 11 Jan 2023
70
68th
If I could own a house that big for 1980's prices I don't care if it's haunted, flash lights and move chairs all you want. "Hey demons, I'm home."
Rated 11 Jan 2023
yiannosYiannos
Rated 26 Nov 2022
73
78th
Spielberg and Hooper's conflicting sensibilities create interesting tensions that work surprisingly in its favour, and while there are obviously dated elements, the patient narrative construction and creation of an eerie mood/atmosphere is sorely lacking in comparable films today. The camerawork is great, and the performances are fine, with Rubinstein offering a showstopping monologue that holds up despite numerous parodies. O'Rourke is also one of the more memorable child actors of the era.
Rated 26 Nov 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 21 Oct 2022
80
68th
This is really the film that "The Amityville Horror" desperately wanted to be. A horror film that preys on the fear that something will take the life you've been trying to build and tear it to pieces. Part of the reason it works so much better than that film is that it's set in a more relatable environment and that it takes the time to build up realistic family dynamics before tearing them apart.
Rated 21 Oct 2022
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 09 Oct 2022
70
46th
Top badass moment? The parents pissed me off for some reason, (I think it was the lazy, middle-class money vibe they gave off), but I can’t fault their tenacity and bravery when it came down to the wire. 90 minutes of Star Wars product placement is followed by the arrival of the Ghostbusters and 20 minutes of top-draw, family horror, that still looks great. But be warned, the undiluted Spielberg might be too much for some, I was certainly gagging at times. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 09 Oct 2022
romofinRomoFin
Rated 19 Jun 2022
68
22nd
Not scary or creepy in the slightest. The soundtrack is a miss. But there is some charm here, mainly coming from the characters.
Rated 19 Jun 2022
scribScrib
Rated 09 Jun 2022
60
31st
Not the directorial tug-of-war I was expecting, nor anywhere near as subtle as my unfounded assumptions informed me. It feels complete, competent and cohesive (except for that one, jarring cut), but it doesn't feel like a horror movie. It's like a horror script executed in family-adventure flick fashion, which is something I don't know how to digest. I dig me some super-duper special FX, and this wastes no time in diving into that territory, but here it feels inappropriate and overblown.
Rated 09 Jun 2022
mcproustMCProust
Rated 04 Jan 2022
86
78th
Man, Tobe Hooper had a weird career, didn't he? Nothing gonzo or shocking here, besides a certain subversive vein that makes its unsubtle but oddly enjoyable way through the film, poking fun at manifest destiny and its 1980s capitalist renaissance. The disparate elements (the Spielbergian awe, the goo-and-flashing-lights extravaganza, some excellent character actor performances) gel together more often than not, and when the narrative fails, it at least does so with gusto.
Rated 04 Jan 2022
utskUtSk
Rated 24 Oct 2021
40
2nd
It goes from mildly amusing in its first act to completely boring in its second. The craziness of the third act was the most entertaining part of the movie, but failed to create any tension for the fate of a family this movie did not make me care about. The dated visuals and heavy music did not help. It's not funny enough to be considered a comedy, not smart or profound in any way, too ridicule to be taken seriously and -- most importantly -- never, at any point, frightening.
Rated 24 Oct 2021
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 22 Oct 2021
46
7th
Оценка - 39 Общая - 54 Нарратив - 4 Сценарий - 5 Постановка - 5.5 Целостность - 5 Монтаж - 4 Выполнение своей цели - 6 Флоу - 3 Жанр - 6 Культовость - 1 Сцены - 1 Личное - 4 Атмосфера - 6 Эмоции - 4 Актерская игра - 5 Саундтрек - 6 Синематографи - 6 Визуал - 5.5 Звук - 5 Продакшн - 7.5 Эффекты - 6.5 Раз - 5 Сложн
Rated 22 Oct 2021
brellbrell
Rated 27 Nov 2020
43
88th
my favorite horror movie makes me feel only delight so I guess I'm doing horror wrong but oh well
Rated 27 Nov 2020
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 25 Oct 2020
73
54th
Spielberg's hands are all over this. Thankfully barrels right past the standard cliche denial of the supernatural stage, something I was dreading sitting through again, and just goes crazy as soon as it can. The actual plot is a bit too on the simple side, but there's enough creepy and memorable scenes to hold you interest the entire time.
Rated 25 Oct 2020
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 02 Oct 2020
88
69th
Maybe it hasn't aged into a super scary movie, but its still entertaining with a great script that balances the humor and the creepy moments well. Tobe Hooper is great at getting all his actors to scream like the ghosts are real, which really adds to the chaos. All the paranormal experts were great but I do wish we got a little more character development from the family.
Rated 02 Oct 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Mar 2020
94
98th
Seen: 2.
Rated 11 Mar 2020
neurophateneurophate
Rated 09 Nov 2019
68
45th
Classic Spielberg with with good script, pace, cinematography and visuals. Definitely not scary enough as it hasn't aged too well. For fans.
Rated 09 Nov 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 23 May 2019
30
1st
Tangina: "This house is clean."
Rated 23 May 2019
tsvetetsvete
Rated 24 Nov 2018
85
42nd
1
Rated 24 Nov 2018
forehead1forehead1
Rated 01 Nov 2018
40
26th
I remember seeing this as a kid and thinking it was really eerie. Watching again in 2018, it hasn't aged well. The genuinely creepy part is all over within 20 minutes after which things become increasingly loud and silly, with ghost hunters and exorcists and "Stay away from the light!" nonsense. The 'horror' in this one is offset by far too many intentional and unintentional funny moments, ruining what potential the premise has.
Rated 01 Nov 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 31 Oct 2018
78
73rd
rvw. scared me too much as a kid lool not much this time. mainly the ghost voice. was a 55 til she got taken. then was an 80 til that garbage ending. that seemed like the studio tacked it on
Rated 31 Oct 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 03 Oct 2018
74
79th
More atmospheric than genuinely terrifying, this works as a gateway horror movie as its scares are just enough to not completely scar the children. My few complains revolve around some of the dated effects and the focus on family as a whole instead of the individual characters but these are minor complaints overall.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 03 Feb 2018
90
78th
Directed by "Tobe Hooper"
Rated 03 Feb 2018
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 29 Nov 2017
80
90th
Wow! I can't believe it took me 35 years to see this one! It clearly inspired "Ghostbusters" and "The Ring". And the references in "The Simpsons" (when the haunted house collapses into nothing), and the "WHAT'S HAPPENING!?!" meme. Finally in the loop. There are just a few Spielberg works I haven't seen yet, and I must remedy that.
Rated 29 Nov 2017
fancymikeFancyMike
Rated 17 Nov 2017
4
60th
I loved the way it kept turning up the crazy all the way to the end. But come on, there's no way that giant house has only three bedrooms. And a 300-acre cemetery? That's ridiculous
Rated 17 Nov 2017
darrenDarren
Rated 13 Oct 2017
60
30th
Slight misstep which seems to happen to Hooper when he reverts to just doing by the numbers stuff (see The Funhouse). No visual excitement and the story is a lesser version of what he already has been trying.
Rated 13 Oct 2017
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 07 Oct 2017
3
24th
Hooper attempts to go after the suburban American family again, but is somewhat neutered by Speilberg. Or thats how I see it at least. Even a lot of Hooper's usual visual flair is missing from this film. more of a basic horror film than anything else. I just think there's a lot of potential here that is wasted. Although, that face peeling scene is still great
Rated 07 Oct 2017
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 18 May 2017
65
72nd
The background information about the actors - Heather O'Rourke and Dominique Dunne - and their tragic story following production of the film adds a whole different layer to the viewing experience. The gradual build-up of the atmosphere was executed in a masterful way, with the film gradually descending into the hectic and deranged second half which offered moments, characters and interactions of a bizarre and other-worldly feel. Some of the shots and motives in the film were unforgettable.
Rated 18 May 2017
hulothulot
Rated 12 Mar 2017
60
54th
watched: 2017, 2022
Rated 12 Mar 2017
bofbof
Rated 25 Feb 2017
61
42nd
Whoever did the actual direction, the end result is way too Spielbergian for my taste; the cute kids, the nuclear family, the endless damn fanfares on the soundtrack... As a Reagan-age satire, though, it definitely has its moments, especially early on.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
jerrybeckjerrybeck
Rated 15 Feb 2017
59
71st
Decent supernatural drama, but really nothing more. What elevates this are actors. Craig T Nelson is hilarious at times (that time when he hysterically laughs talking to the neighbor). Child actor, Heather O Rourke is phenomenal, and Jobeth Williams look stunning.
Rated 15 Feb 2017
rnestrnest
Rated 05 Jan 2017
5
22nd
loved the lady
Rated 05 Jan 2017
jbynjbyn
Rated 30 Oct 2016
62
26th
A hysterical mother that goes into a portal with a rope tied around her to find her daughter who has disappeared into another dimension... No, I am not talking about Stranger Things, though it sounds identical because it borrowed heavily from Poltergeist. This is a testament to how successful Poltergeist was. It was a fun horror, adventure movie that worked its way deep into the culture.
Rated 30 Oct 2016
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 31 Oct 2015
64
22nd
A little too watered-down and cheerful. Maybe I was expecting something more gruesome.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
filliganFilligan
Rated 26 Aug 2015
82
47th
I deliberately never watched this as a child because I'm a giant wuss and I knew this was one of those cornerstone horror flicks. It is pretty dated now, but it's still not hard to see how it popularized a dozen genre tropes. Horror directors should understand that the only thing guaranteed to make their film effective 30 years from now is well-executed, tension building scenes, not special effects. Poltergeist has such scenes, no doubt thanks to Spielberg.
Rated 26 Aug 2015
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 18 Aug 2015
70
43rd
We're leaving tonight. Next scene: no, we are staying in the house where we were almost murdered by some demon and other supernatural creatures. Goodnight mommy, goodnight children. Horror without morons: mission failed.
Rated 18 Aug 2015
ronnieharrisRonnieHarris
Rated 31 May 2015
81
20th
I did actually enjoy this Poltergeist remake. Walking into the theater not having previously seen the oringinal, I thought the plot was well introduced, the acting was good. My only complaint with this film is that I was extremely disappointed with how "scary" it was. This film was made for families and I was expecting something way creepier for adults. Sort of a SpyKids meets Goosebumps tone to it.
Rated 31 May 2015
americameraamericamera
Rated 30 May 2015
92
72nd
I literally just watched this at a midnight showing, and let me tell you, it was an experience. I'd never seen a horror movie in theaters before (I am a complete chicken when it comes to horror, but I'm trying to get better), and even the two cups of liquid courage I downed in preparation were not enough to shield me from this movie's scariness. I'm a skeptic, even, and this scared me. I had to walk out at the clown scene. Amazing effects and acting; I loved being terrified by this movie.
Rated 30 May 2015
normalchaosnormalchaos
Rated 28 Apr 2015
70
52nd
Some of the effects aged quite poorly, but the scares were still effective. The story and the characters were good, especially for a horror movie.
Rated 28 Apr 2015
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 05 Apr 2015
70
56th
It was a fun little ride for sure. I appreciate Poltergeist for what it is (a solid horror movie) but people are right when they say it is outdated. Obviously made on a low budget, it makes the scares a little less, well scary. It's still pretty great though, with some good acting, a fine script, and some good ole "ghostbusting". It's also a pretty interesting production if you want to look into that. Overall, really fun for what it was.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 03 Apr 2015
3
24th
Had I seen this as a kid I'm sure my reaction would have been much more positive but as an adult already accustomed to Spielbergian family crisis schmaltz I have a hard time caring about what happens to these white suburban people cos I already know they're going to survive the storm and form a strong bond and OVERCOME THE CRISIS. If only the fun of the last 10-15 minutes could have been sustained throughout the entire movie. YOU MOVED THE CEMETERY BUT YOU LEFT THE BODIES YOU IDIOT.
Rated 03 Apr 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
65
58th
3.26/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
christiaanbchristiaanb
Rated 16 Mar 2015
73
36th
Starts out as a light hearted family film. Then somewhere near the end of the movie someone's face disintegrates, turning into a bloody pulp. Eventually, and under increasing pressure from evil forces, a nice suburban house is turned to dust. Phase one is unremarkable, the later horror scenes are fun but slightly goofy. One particular scene stands out: a medium (splendidly portrayed) tells our family what kind of shit they got themselves into - her narrative pacing is close to perfect.
Rated 16 Mar 2015
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 09 Mar 2015
65
54th
The effects are seriously dated, but other than that, the movie holds up surprisingly well. It cute and quirky with well placed scares and some genuinely nightmare inducing scenes.
Rated 09 Mar 2015
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 22 Oct 2014
70
39th
Often fun, but the behavior of the protagonists can be straining at times, it would have been a scarier film if it were a smarter film.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
timmytomtimmytom
Rated 19 Oct 2014
65
43rd
Drags and drags.
Rated 19 Oct 2014
corvo-b.Corvo
Rated 13 Jun 2014
75
86th
"They're heeeere" "Carol-Anne"
Rated 13 Jun 2014
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 21 May 2014
72
53rd
A bit longer than it probably needed to be but Poltergeist does enough for me to walk away not feeling like I wasted my time (which is kind of uncommon for most horror films). I probably wouldn't watch it again, but there are some effectve scenes here.
Rated 21 May 2014

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