Poltergeist

Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Poltergeist’ Struggle Against the Mighty ‘Pitch Perfect 2’
Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Poltergeist’ Struggle Against the Mighty ‘Pitch Perfect 2’
Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Tomorrowland’ and ‘Poltergeist’ Struggle Against the Mighty ‘Pitch Perfect 2’
Tomorrowland may have taken the top spot at the box office in its debut weekend, but things still look awfully grim for the George Clooney sci-fi vehicle. Not only did the film open far below expectations, it faced serious competition in Pitch Perfect 2, which continued to kick aca-butt in its second weekend. And it wasn’t the only new release to under-perform, with the Poltergeist remake also falling short of early predictions. If you were a new release this weekend, things were awfully rough.
‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
Everything that goes wrong in Poltergeist stems from an act of desecration; the building of a cookie-cutter housing development on top of an old cemetery. Some might find the sheer act of attempting a remake of Poltergeist similarly disrespectful; the 1982 original is something of a masterpiece of suburban terror. But if viewers can look past the sheer audacity of attempting another Poltergeist, they’ll find a solid modernization, the cinematic equivalent of a decent cover version of a great rock song. It’s totally superfluous, and not nearly as satisfying as the original, but well-performed and effective in its own way. It’s nice (or, in this case, deeply unsettling) to revisit an old classic in a new arrangement.
Go Into the Light With These 10 ‘Poltergeist’ Facts
Go Into the Light With These 10 ‘Poltergeist’ Facts
Go Into the Light With These 10 ‘Poltergeist’ Facts
If you thought the movie version of Poltergeist was creepy, that's nothing compared to how it was on set. During the film's finale, the production used actual human skeletons instead of props because it was cheaper to buy the real ones. And they wonder why this movie is cursed? This is just one of the facts packed into the latest episode of You Think You Know Movies, which focuses on Poltergeist! All are welcome to watch!
‘Poltergeist’ Remake Gets ‘Monster House’s’ Director
‘Poltergeist’ Remake Gets ‘Monster House’s’ Director
‘Poltergeist’ Remake Gets ‘Monster House’s’ Director
There had been rumors that Sam Raimi -- who's on board as a producer -- would helm the remake of Tobe Hooper's 'Poltergeist,' but they didn't come to pass. Gil Kenan, best known for being behind the motion captured 'Monster House' and live-action film 'City of Ember,' just landed the job as the remake's director.
They’re Here: Odd Video Tributes to ‘Poltergeist’ Actress Heather O’Rourke
They’re Here: Odd Video Tributes to ‘Poltergeist’ Actress Heather O’Rourke
They’re Here: Odd Video Tributes to ‘Poltergeist’ Actress Heather O’Rourke
Heather O'Rourke, the actress who played little Carol Anne Freeling in the 'Poltergeist' films, would have turned 37 this year, if she hadn't passed away at the age of 13 from a chronic illness. To this day, YouTube users create tribute videos memorializing O'Rourke, with results ranging from charming to downright strange.