Poltergeist (2015)

Release date: 2015-05-22
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Gil Kenan
Production Co: Fox 2000 Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Ghost House Pictures
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rating: 4.9/10
Length: 1h 33min

Storyline

Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi and director Gil Kenan reimagine and contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

Plot Keywords

father daughter relationship, mother daughter relationship, brother sister relationship, cell phone, power drill, thunderstorm, clown, corpse, paranormal investigation, debt, reality show, 3 dimensional, ex husband ex wife relationship, portal, stuffed animal, attic, no opening credits, realtor, skeleton, father son relationship

Short Review

Though Rockwell and DeWitt give the material their own likable spin, most of the story mechanics will be familiar to anyone who has seen the original Poltergeist.