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Poltergeist

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
60K
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Poltergeist (2015)
A family's suburban home is invaded by evil forces.
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A family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces must come together to rescue their youngest daughter after the apparitions take her captive.A family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces must come together to rescue their youngest daughter after the apparitions take her captive.A family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces must come together to rescue their youngest daughter after the apparitions take her captive.

  • Director
    • Gil Kenan
  • Writers
    • David Lindsay-Abaire
    • Steven Spielberg
    • Michael Grais
  • Stars
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Kennedi Clements
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    60K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gil Kenan
    • Writers
      • David Lindsay-Abaire
      • Steven Spielberg
      • Michael Grais
    • Stars
      • Sam Rockwell
      • Rosemarie DeWitt
      • Kennedi Clements
    • 451User reviews
    • 295Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos16

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
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    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:25
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    Poltergeist: The Shadows (French Subtitled)
    Clip 1:05
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    Poltergeist: The Shadows (Uk)
    Clip 1:07
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    Poltergeist: They're Coming
    Clip 0:51
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    Poltergeist: Their Way Out
    Clip 0:50
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    Poltergeist: They're Coming (UK)
    Clip 0:55
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    Poltergeist: Clown Attack
    Clip 0:41
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    Poltergeist: A Poltergeist (UK)
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    Poltergeist: Clown Attack (UK)
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    Sam I Am
    Featurette 1:42
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    Poltergeist: Sam I Am
    Featurette 1:38
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    Photos217

    Rosemarie DeWitt and Kyle Catlett in Poltergeist (2015)
    Sam Rockwell in Poltergeist (2015)
    Jared Harris in Poltergeist (2015)
    Nicholas Braun in Poltergeist (2015)
    Gil Kenan in Poltergeist (2015)
    Kennedi Clements in Poltergeist (2015)
    Kennedi Clements in Poltergeist (2015)
    Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Kennedi Clements in Poltergeist (2015)
    Poltergeist (2015)
    Rosemarie DeWitt and Kyle Catlett in Poltergeist (2015)
    Kennedi Clements in Poltergeist (2015)
    Kennedi Clements in Poltergeist (2015)

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    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Eric Bowen
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Amy Bowen
    Kennedi Clements
    Kennedi Clements
    • Madison Bowen
    Saxon Sharbino
    Saxon Sharbino
    • Kendra Bowen
    Kyle Catlett
    Kyle Catlett
    • Griffin Bowen
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Carrigan Burke
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Dr. Brooke Powell
    Susan Heyward
    Susan Heyward
    • Sophie
    Nicholas Braun
    Nicholas Braun
    • Boyd
    Karen Ivany
    Karen Ivany
    • Mrs. Stoller
    Patrick Garrow
    Patrick Garrow
    • Mr. Stoller
    Doug MacLeod
    Doug MacLeod
    • Older Gentleman
    Eve Crawford
    • Older Woman
    L.A. Lopes
    • Cashier
    Soma Chhaya
    Soma Chhaya
    • Lauren
    • (as Soma Bhatia)
    John Stoneham Jr.
    John Stoneham Jr.
    • Angry Man
    Kathryn Greenwood
    Kathryn Greenwood
    • Realtor
    Molly Kidder
    Molly Kidder
    • Young Realtor
    • Director
      • Gil Kenan
    • Writers
      • David Lindsay-Abaire
      • Steven Spielberg
      • Michael Grais
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rosemarie DeWitt wanted to do the film, after she experienced the engaged and lively audience reaction at the premiere of The Conjuring (2013), which she attended because it featured her husband Ron Livingston.
    • Goofs
      (at around 57 mins) In one of the scenes the downstairs TV is seen falling over. Just afterwards the TV is straight back up without a scratch on it.
    • Quotes

      Amy Bowen: Take your pants off.

      Eric Bowen: Yes, ma'am. Really?

      Amy Bowen: Yes.

      Eric Bowen: Wow.

      Amy Bowen: Take if off.

      Eric Bowen: Alright.

      Griffin Bowen: [Eric's pants are down just when his kid enters the room] Dad?

      Eric Bowen: Yes?

      Amy Bowen: Aaah!

      Eric Bowen: Hey... What's up buddy?

      Griffin Bowen: There's something upstairs. I think there's something in my room.

      Eric Bowen: I'll be up there in a second.

      [the kid exits]

      Eric Bowen: So much for my luck. Don't move.

      Amy Bowen: Ok.

      Eric Bowen: I'll be right back, think dirty thoughts.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: A scene is shown halfway through the end credits: Carrigan Burke is filming a new episode of his show. Dr. Powell (wearing the same glasses Tangina wore in the original trilogy) is his new co-host. He gets mad at her for messing up her line.
    • Alternate versions
      The U.S. Blu-ray release includes an "Extended Cut" that runs 7 minutes longer than the Theatrical Cut, which is also on the Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Why Is Nothing Original Anymore? (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Sugarcrush
      Written by Owen Williams

      Performed by Joanna Gruesome

      Courtesy of Slumberland Records, LLC

    User reviews451

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    6/10
    Surprisingly heavy on CGI, although it does present unusual viewing.
    Due to competitions that utilize atmosphere and thrill aspect better, this remake of Poltergeist would probably not be as memorable as the original. It also follows the premise rather rigidly, which by now is already outdated. However, it may just present a couple of horror gimmicks bizarre enough to at least entertain the new generation.

    Story is predictable, a family is haunted by an unknown entity and the daughter is in danger of being abducted. Usually audience would react unfavorably towards the stiff plot, but considering that the original sets up this theme for the genre, some degree of lenience is warranted. For the acting, this family doesn't really stand out from the rest of haunting victims, although the child actors perform pretty well since much of the movie invests on them.

    The original's creepy atmosphere is definitely superior. It has the luxury of being made in simpler time. The remake does try to produce the same effect, yet it feels lacking on a few notes. Movies like Insidious or Sinister arguably have better ambiance and set up, so it opts for a more literal modern touch.

    Instead of practical effects, Poltergeist uses plenty of CGI, especially towards the latter half. It has its pro and con, the first being it has more peculiar look, which might not be better than most horror flicks but it does stand out. The flaw is it takes much of the horror away. It dabbles more on shocking visual than instilling dread that culminate in fright, the effectiveness of such method hinges on one's taste.

    In a way Poltergeist tries to modernize itself, it doesn't reach the same air of its original, but the sense of uniqueness helps in presenting a decent eccentric spectacle.
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    • quincytheodore
    • Oct 31, 2015

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yêu Tinh
    • Filming locations
      • 1295 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(Exterior house shots)
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,425,125
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,620,386
      • May 24, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $95,437,994
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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