Everyone knows it by that name. The Freeling family seemed perfectly normal and content until their youngest daughter declared one night, while watching television, that supernatural forces had arrived. Poltergeist really divides horror fans; those who like gore find the events uninteresting, whereas people like myself who enjoy ghostly supernatural stories feel it missed a chance to be something special. But if you look past the elaborate production values, you begin to notice the central theme of children’s fascination with television, so yes, it could definitely be considered a black comedy. However, despite that, and without any doubt, Poltergeist isn't a clever or substantial horror film; it really had the potential to be a truly frightening movie for everyone, and I am convinced that was the original goal of those involved in its creation. This is the main issue with Poltergeist: it attempts to appeal to every audience so much that it becomes confused, shifting between dullness and shock without allowing you time to process what’s happening, ultimately ruining what could have been a classic horror film. There are definitely some chilling moments—a sense of impending doom during a storm, a toy clown becoming terrifying simply due to the lighting, for example—and then suddenly it turns into something that wouldn't even be appropriate for Creepshow 27! The movie continues in this vein, alternating between suspense and scenes involving chairs and pieces of meat, before abruptly launching into monster action. It doesn’t quite come together; it’s a mishmash of genres that both director Tobe Hooper and producer Steven Spielberg are responsible for because their styles clearly don't mesh well. Even though the film is inconsistent and seems to borrow heavily from the Twilight Zone episode “Little Girl Lost,” I still enjoy watching Poltergeist, thanks to its polished production and some memorable scenes: the clown, Heather O’Rourke’s heartbreaking line "they're here," the initial chair sequence, and the always unsettling Mrs. Tuthill—all of these things contribute to a frustratingly enjoyable viewing experience. 6/10 Just be careful about what you look at after it ends, I suppose...

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