Review of Poltergeist (2015) by Jon M — 29 Nov 2015

The only thing that was good about this film was how they showed what the other side looked like that was holding the girl.

This review of Poltergeist (2015) was written by Jon M on 29 Nov 2015.

Poltergeist has generally received mixed reviews.

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