Review of Poltergeist (2015) by Scott M — 26 Jun 2015

This is what happens when you try and reinvent class ..

This review of Poltergeist (2015) was written by Scott M on 26 Jun 2015.

Poltergeist has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gales (1) on 19 Apr 2020

Filme horrível, personagens superficiais demais, história difícil de engolir e ambientação horrível O mais assustador desse filme foram…

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By Josh P (638) on 13 Nov 2017

Not as terrible as most are saying. Not as great as the first. Think - Poltergeist 8: the Valiant Re-tread…

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By Kathy H (108) on 20 Jan 2018

Take one classic horror movie from 1982, gut it, removing its heart, soul, humour and humanity, and you'll have Poltergeist 2015…

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By Hpfanboy1237 (35) on 08 Apr 2017

Not good at all, does not do original any favors. Not scary, almost exactly the same, this movie was pointless it shouldn't exist…

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By Eric C (1,062) on 03 May 2017

Oh Sam, how did they convince you to do this movie. Far below your talents. Lots of stereotypical B cast…

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By Amber O (88) on 23 Mar 2018

So, I watched the 2015 Poltergeist with my sister tonight and it was pretty disappointing…

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By Jonas C (90) on 02 Jul 2017

Aside from a couple of decent scares and a small number of imaginative special effects moments, it's hard to generate any enthusiasm for this…

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By Johnny Gayzmonic (188) for Fanboys of the Universe (188) on 30 Oct 2018

Disappointing when it isn't mind-numbingly dull, the reboot of Poltergeist is a tedious, cynical failure of cinematic science…

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By James Clay (166) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 09 Dec 2018

POLTERGEIST is truly lacking is the macabre and erratic behavior that made the 1980s a golden age in horror…

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By Tyler R (1,095) on 02 Apr 2017

I didn't mind it. The plot moved pretty quickly and the special effects were solid. Movie was predictable but decent…

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