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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

2015
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 33m
A 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 together to rescue her. (imdb)

Directed by:

Gil Kenan

Screenwriter:

Steven Spielberg, David Lindsay-Abaire

Starring:

Jared Harris, Sam Rockwell, Jane Adams, Nicholas Braun, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Catlett, Saxon Sharbino, Susan Heyward, Kennedi Clements

Franchise:

Poltergeist

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Poltergeist

2015
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 33m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 11 Jul 2017
39
9th
Finally got to see the otherworld! I'm also excited for the Pulp Fiction remake when they reveal the suitcase is full of onion rings.
Rated 11 Jul 2017
spleenspleen
Rated 28 Jun 2015
48
20th
Takes the original premise (find the most unlikable family in the U.S. and place them over the gates of hell) and updates it with gratuitous modern touches like cellphones, unemployment and wooshing sound effects, all while adding a message: yes, John Deere does make a quality product.
Rated 28 Jun 2015
markjpMArkjp
Rated 30 May 2015
40
15th
This is unaquivelently the pinnacle of the fantastic horror remake wave, spearheaded by the visionary auteur Michael Bay's Platinum Dune company. In generally it's refreshing that great modern directors take it upon them selves to update old and often quite boring films that showed potential, but were helt back by the amateurish touches of lesser directors (looking at you Paul Verhoven)
Rated 30 May 2015
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 16 Jun 2016
15
5th
Tame, lame and misguided. If this movie serves any purpose, it is as a scene to scene comparison with the original, to show just how good Tobesteve Spieler-Hoopberg was, how great the 80s were and how all is lost in this world. The chamber of Guf is empty. John Doe has the upper hand. Let Bill Gates activate Skynet. Oh Lord Satan, please rise from hell and end it all... What I mean to say is that I don't have much love in my heart for this particular remake.
Rated 16 Jun 2016
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 25 Aug 2020
50
21st
Strongest part of this was totally dropping the name Carol Anne and injecting Sam Rockwell dad. The "they're here" line reading is the flattest take imaginable - Closer to a Tobe Hooper version of Poltergeist.
Rated 25 Aug 2020
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 28 May 2015
10
6th
Three Jump Scares: The Movie.
Rated 28 May 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 05 Oct 2015
30
10th
Pointless, of course. Almost shockingly tame. And oh-so-deeply misguided.
Rated 05 Oct 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 23 May 2015
20
7th
Poltergeist is a lazy and inept horror remake that is a complete waste of time and money. It isn't scary, it doesn't have anything in terms of characters or intelligence, and it's incredibly boring. Its only redeeming factor is that its running time is barely an hour and a half, meaning I only had to waste that much time on it; I feel like it might have been unbearably bad had it tried to clock in anywhere close to two hours.
Rated 23 May 2015
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 28 Nov 2016
22
6th
Abysmally bereft of personality or scares. All points are for Sam Rockwell who shucks and jives his way through this abomination like a duck through water. I don't know what I mean, other than he knows the shit won't stick to him.
Rated 28 Nov 2016
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 24 Jun 2015
63
43rd
The first act is very strong. Sadly, it turns more into Insidious than Poltergeist, adhering to the Hollywood trend of removing all ambiguity. If I had any attachment or appreciation for the original (I prefer the sequel,) than this probably would have been a disaster.
Rated 24 Jun 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 29 May 2015
27
12th
I can see the good intentions this started with. "Hey! Poltergeist was a good movie! Let's remake it, except we'll add some better effects, some character development, more humor..." Unfortunately, it feels like the writing process got about as far as writing down the end points of the character arcs, and then the scariest parts from the first movie, and then said "Fuck it, time to shoot!" An unscary, unfunny, annoying, illogical imitation of the original.
Rated 29 May 2015
damildamil
Rated 28 May 2015
40
13th
Another year, another unnecessary horror remake. They shuffled a few things around & modernised some stuff, but it's just a polished, bland & less creepy version of the original. The only improvement I can think of was that they actually gave the teenage daughter something to do. Rockwell's completely miscast here & none of the rest of the cast are anything special either. It's just another paint-by-number PG-13 Hollywood horror looking to make a quick buck on a familiar franchise.
Rated 28 May 2015
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 24 May 2015
18
51st
A major plot point of this movie is that the family lives close to power lines.
Rated 24 May 2015
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 13 Nov 2017
30
22nd
not so good
Rated 13 Nov 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 02 Nov 2017
81
78th
There's a whole lot of hate going on for this one. Let's put it in perspective, I have a higher PSI for EVERY Paranormal Activity movie, than I do for this one. That's almost offensive. On a completely superficial level, I prefer big budget special effects to people randomly throwing things and slamming doors off camera. This one might not be as good as the original, but in the vein of horror remakes, it's ahead of the pack, in fact, I quite enjoyed it.
Rated 02 Nov 2017
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 19 May 2016
55
32nd
I kind of liked it actually. It's by no means as good as the original though. The only thing it really does as far as being new is showing the other side or whatever. Somewhat copy and paste, a bit predictable, but enjoyable.
Rated 19 May 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Mar 2016
2
14th
This movie really, really sucks. It's the original Poltergeist with every ounce of charm or subtlety or ingenuity drained and turned into a lame-ass loud-noises CGI bump-in-the-night grotesquery for babies. It also contains the worst acting I've seen in a wide release in ages. Some real sophomore-year-of-film-school level embarrassing line readings, from kids and adults alike. I might have to amend my previous statement of Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension being the worst film of 2015.
Rated 09 Mar 2016
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 04 Dec 2015
10
5th
Jared Harris is the illegitimate love-child of Max Von Sydow and William Atherton.
Rated 04 Dec 2015
guitarmeeuwguitarmeeuw
Rated 30 Sep 2015
32
6th
A horror movie that you have seen before. Use of the little girl thats knows more than anyone cliché was really tiresome. The scary scenes were okay overall, but reminded me of the same scenes in other horror movies; this is really clear when they use the clown like in "the hole" (2009). The last 30 minutes, is where the movie turns from a horror movie into a action movie. Movie is not really fleshed out. Not emotional, nothing.
Rated 30 Sep 2015
punqPUNQ
Rated 07 Aug 2015
40
57th
Been too long since I saw the original, but I've no doubt that the original is better. With that said halfway through 2015 we haven't exactly been flooded with good horror films, so from that perspective Poltergeist (2015) was a alright experience. Fairly bland characters with the exception of the little girl Kennedi Clements who looked the part. The horror was fine. Nothing revolutionary, but thankfully didn't use too many shortcut scares and instead tried to bring a more overall thrill.
Rated 07 Aug 2015
movie_opMovie-Op
Rated 22 Jun 2015
5
26th
Taken on its own, it's an above average horror film with two well-cast leads.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 16 Jun 2015
30
9th
Very poor remake.
Rated 16 Jun 2015
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 14 Jun 2015
73
47th
I liked the visual and sound effects of the electronics, but I lost interest after the girl went through the television and the movie turned into a paranormal investigation TV show
Rated 14 Jun 2015
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 08 Jun 2015
10
2nd
A rather poor remake of the classic that borrows everything from the original. Trees reaching in to grab the boy, little girl sucked into the darkness and then appearing in the TV. Rescue by rope. Doesn't this writer have even one original thought? Why was this movie made? They didn't introduce anything new or better. It's disappointing to say the least to watch the same movie, only not as well made and utterly lacking the originality and freshness of the original.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 May 2015
40
8th
Upon a little more consideration, I dropped this from a 45 (which is close to recommending). It just wasn't that scary and when I think about it; isn't that the point? I give it some props for a little humour and some fun scenes. I wasn't bored, but the script needed major work.
Rated 26 May 2015
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 19 Oct 2024
54
16th
The way it is framed with so much importance given to the little boy, the gadgets, and the random ghost hunter, it feels like they tried to make a kid movie or something. It's almost videogame-ish at times, it surely has zero creepiness factor too. The amount of exposition they just shove in felt more like "here's what happened in the movie one and two" and less like "let me explain ghosts to you"
Rated 19 Oct 2024
kuroelKuroel
Rated 10 Apr 2023
53
32nd
Unnecessary with a capital U. If they really wanted to milk the Poltergeist franchise, I would have been more interested in seeing the girl grown up and grappling with her psychic powers (in the ilk of Doctor Sleep).
Rated 10 Apr 2023
no1mitskifanNo1MitskiFan
Rated 28 Jul 2022
19
8th
its a poor recreation of the classic the CGI is good though
Rated 28 Jul 2022
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 06 Jul 2022
22
4th
Not good. Maybe because the direction, the script and acting are all shit.
Rated 06 Jul 2022
jbynjbyn
Rated 29 Oct 2021
74
51st
I was able to watch this remake in 3D, and it definitely added to the scares. Sam Rockwell's acting was great. I feel like this film is underrated.
Rated 29 Oct 2021
rihreyrihrey
Rated 25 Jan 2020
9
3rd
a boring remake that didn't add anything
Rated 25 Jan 2020
fers4tfers4t
Rated 28 Nov 2019
0
0th
THE WORST FILM I'VE EVER WATCH. NEVER WATCH THAT SHIT.
Rated 28 Nov 2019
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 29 Jul 2019
46
23rd
If that little boy was so scared of everything, why did he audition for a horror film?
Rated 29 Jul 2019
hotsakehotsake
Rated 28 Jul 2019
40
18th
I'm not sure why but this movie felt a bit off. I tried not to compare it to the original or at least not judge it against the original. I think the problem with this is two fold, first we do get enough character development and I at least didn't find them very likable or relatable. And Two they go too far with everything, there is no subtlety or less is more approach here.
Rated 28 Jul 2019
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 16 Nov 2018
20
4th
Outlandish CGI effects and dull performances unfortunately let down this wholly unnecessary remake. Which is a major shame because all in all there is a stunning performance from Jared Harris hiding somewhere in this mess begging to get out and shine. He is let down again by a franchise role, and so is the bored audience.
Rated 16 Nov 2018
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 25 Aug 2017
65
38th
It lacks the subtlety and effortless grace of the original, and knowing how every scene will more or less pan out due to sheer familiarity alone does dampen the shocking nature of the proceedings somewhat, but "Poltergeist" has real moments of depth, care, and genuine ingenuity when it's not being a low-effort remake, with some standout performances, from Sam Rockwell and Jane Adams in particular, and a jaw-droppingly unhinged finale that I won't soon forget. A commendable effort all around.
Rated 25 Aug 2017
luordluord
Rated 06 Aug 2017
26
6th
A pointless remake that rarely does anything good or interesting.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
tipar822tipar822
Rated 02 Apr 2017
50
46th
Average.
Rated 02 Apr 2017
jerkyJerky
Rated 30 Oct 2016
45
34th
Pointless. Brings nothing new to the table, except that Sam Rockwell is always a better option than Craig T. Nelson! Is it just me or did Hollywood finally unleash the Lindsay Lohan clone they made years ago? (Saxon Sharbino)
Rated 30 Oct 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 16 Apr 2016
10
3rd
Gosh its like it just keeps yelling BOO at you and hopes the cacophony of chaotic sights and sounds will eventually hit with a scare. Terrible direction robs the few creepy things of any joy...loved the lights leaving the lightbulbs except they had star trek levels of lensflare. The moment with the girls shadow likewise might have been scary in a quiet part but its thrown in the middle of random shouts and loud noise and quick cuts. The cgi inside the portal was extremely poor.
Rated 16 Apr 2016
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 31 Jan 2016
25
9th
There are scenes in Poltergeist where I question if what I am watching is indeed a film. It's very bad, including the acting (especially by the kids), and the script is piss-poor as well. The freakiest part about the movie is how disrespectful the kids are to their parents. Not much to see here and if you missed it, good for you.
Rated 31 Jan 2016
vassagoVassago
Rated 22 Dec 2015
55
22nd
Damn those real estate agents :D
Rated 22 Dec 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 12 Dec 2015
50
23rd
I watched it for Sam Rockwell, who is an acting god. I appreciate that they made some changes so it wasn't just a complete remake that was a useless waste of time. However the changes they made didn't really matter and it still ended up being a movie that literally everyone will forget about within a year. It's certainly watchable, but not wort your time.
Rated 12 Dec 2015
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 06 Nov 2015
50
40th
The script is well written, witty and funny, the characters are more fleshed out than in the original. You would think those would be universally good aspects but they rob the film of any sense of tension so it fails as a horro film. It ends up just beign a pleasant, mild film.
Rated 06 Nov 2015
yiannosYiannos
Rated 01 Nov 2015
40
7th
Another pointless remake that has no reason to exist other than to exploit fond memories of the original. The best scenes are taken from the 1984 version and contain none of their chilling power. Clements is cute but she lacks O'Rourke's angelic otherwordliness; we don't believe that spectral forces would be consumed with possessing her. Harris is no replacement for Rubinstein and the attempts to update the story for the digital world of laptops and smart phones seem desperate.
Rated 01 Nov 2015
shellishShellish
Rated 11 Oct 2015
60
19th
S'aiight. Follows the original almost word-for-word.
Rated 11 Oct 2015
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 11 Oct 2015
35
9th
so unneccessary.
Rated 11 Oct 2015
selenatorvueselenatorvue
Rated 13 Sep 2015
61
39th
a pretty good entry into the horror genre of 2015 - it is better than Unfriended in terms of scares but lacks the originality and intelligence. generally acted poorly but that is saved by a terrific first half of true scares. The gaming industry has clearly had an influence on this film as the end sequence looks like it has been taken directly from a video game. Poltergeist - coming to XBOX and PlayStation Soon!
Rated 13 Sep 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 13 Sep 2015
40
10th
Just another flat remake of a horror classic.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
sophiesophie
Rated 27 Jun 2015
20
7th
The original Poltergeist was spooky and had that great eerie feeling - the remake just adds more jump scares, unnecessary cgi and updated devices. Just another soulless "horror" movie.
Rated 27 Jun 2015
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 27 Jun 2015
60
37th
Well, I finished watching it. I guess that gotta count for something. Not remotely scary in any way but if you got nothing else to watch I guess it*s worth a watch. It's not a movie I will watch again!
Rated 27 Jun 2015
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 22 Jun 2015
39
21st
Toothless, pointless, humourless. Why even bother
Rated 22 Jun 2015
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 07 Jun 2015
40
35th
Of course there's absolutely nothing silly about the way a movie like this hints at important spiritual truths ... then distorts them, twisting faith and truth into a tangle that's serves only to rehash a hollow, spooky "thrill." (pluggedin.com)
Rated 07 Jun 2015
darrenDarren
Rated 04 Jun 2015
0
0th
I fell asleep
Rated 04 Jun 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 26 May 2015
60
10th
Viewed May 25, 2015. I actually had quite a bit of fun with this one. It reminded me of The Conjuring, especially with the way the camera moves, and the way that the film plays with light and sound is always interesting. It also has some really well-done jump scares, and Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt kill it in archetypal horror parent roles. My only problem is that there's literally no reason for this film to exist.
Rated 26 May 2015
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 26 May 2015
50
18th
Originally I was vibing with this. In hindsight, not so much. I'm not gonna sit here and tell you that Poltergeist is a good movie, or that it was worth remaking (has the original aged SO POORLY as to deem this a good idea/necessary/worth spending $35mil on?). There's nothing in this movie that breaks new ground, but at the same time it wasn't AWFUL to me. I quite liked the CGI but the 3D & other effects were mostly a waste. Paper-thin characters. Very formulaic, even for a remake. Safe to skip!
Rated 26 May 2015
dougiedDougieD
Rated 24 May 2015
20
3rd
Perfect example of a senseless Hollywood remake that tries to lazily update a classic for a new generation. The focus on the children takes away the original film's moving portrayal of the struggle of parenting. Instead we are left with a series of cheap scares that happen at a frequent rate and don't feel earned or well executed. It seems as though the script is going through the paces of hitting all of the familiar beats of the original film.
Rated 24 May 2015

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