Review of Poltergeist (2015) by Danny E — 29 May 2015

You should have never tried to remake a classic. Some of it didn't even make sense.

This review of Poltergeist (2015) was written by Danny E on 29 May 2015.

Poltergeist has generally received mixed reviews.

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