Review of Poltergeist (2015) by Cody W — 31 May 2015

BAD. TOO BAD.

This is the worst movie that i've seen this year. It's so fucking boring and stupid. I almost fall asleep.

This review of Poltergeist (2015) was written by Cody W on 31 May 2015.

Poltergeist has generally received mixed reviews.

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