Poltergeist

Synopsis

In the supernatural horror film 'Poltergeist', when the Bowen family moves into a new suburban home, they begin experiencing strange and terrifying occurrences that seem to center around their youngest daughter, Madison. As the haunting escalates, the family seeks help from a team of paranormal experts in a desperate attempt to save Madison from the malevolent forces threatening to consume her. Through a series of bizarre phenomena and spine-chilling events, the Bowens uncover dark secrets about their new home's past and must fight to rescue their daughter from the spectral entities that have taken hold of their house.

Cast

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  Sam Rockwell

  Eric Bowen

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  Rosemarie DeWitt

  Amy Bowen

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  Saxon Sharbino

  Kendra Bowen

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  Kyle Catlett

  Griffin Bowen

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  Kennedi Clements

  Madison Bowen

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  Jared Harris

  Carrigan Burke

Reviews

Critics were divided on 'Poltergeist', with some praising the film's suspenseful atmosphere and modern take on the classic horror tale. However, many found the movie lacking in originality and depth, criticizing its reliance on jump scares and predictable scares. Rotten Tomatoes gave 'Poltergeist' a 29% rating, calling it 'a visually polished but creatively redundant remake'. IMDb rated the film 4.9/10, with reviewers highlighting the solid performances by the cast but ultimately deeming the movie forgettable. Metacritic rated 'Poltergeist' 47/100, noting that while it delivers some scares, it fails to live up to the legacy of the original 1982 film.