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Poltergeist

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
58K
YOUR RATING
Poltergeist (2015)
A family's suburban home is invaded by evil forces.
Play trailer1:43
5 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Horror
  • Thriller
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.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
58K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gil Kenan
  • Writers
    • David Lindsay-Abaire(screenplay by)
    • Steven Spielberg(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by)
    • Michael Grais(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Kennedi Clements
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gil Kenan
  • Writers
    • David Lindsay-Abaire(screenplay by)
    • Steven Spielberg(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by)
    • Michael Grais(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Rosemarie DeWitt
    • Kennedi Clements
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 450User reviews
    • 295Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos5

    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
    International Trailer
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:25
    Trailer #1
    Sam I Am
    Featurette 1:42
    Sam I Am
    Gil Kenan
    Interview 8:20
    Gil Kenan
    Gil Kenan Sam Raimi
    Interview 0:53
    Gil Kenan Sam Raimi

    Photos215

    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)

    Top cast

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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(screenplay by)
      • Steven Spielberg(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by) (based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" story by)
      • Michael Grais(based on the 1982 motion picture entitled "Poltergeist" screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details 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 reviews450

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Ouch!
    Sam Rockwells acting killed the movie from the get go, it gets really over the top and enters into whimsical near the end. The CGI affects are great and mystifying at times, but the horrible writing and acting gave this movie no hope, which is a shame because I really was hoping the reviews were not accurate.
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    • samjfarrand
    • Jul 3, 2020

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?

    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
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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