A disappointing horror film. *Poltergeist* doesn’t really bring anything to the table. It isn’t a complete disaster to sit through, but there’s just not much that works well here. The plot is pretty standard and unremarkable, and the actors don't deliver performances that are particularly memorable. There also aren't many scares—which is a problem for a horror movie. The acting isn’t great overall; even Jared H…

The promotional material for this film seems to come from someone at 20th Century Fox who clearly hasn’t seen the original movie. Describing the filmmakers as “legendary” is ridiculous; they haven't created anything particularly good, and this film doesn't change that. It's hard to believe anyone working at 20th Century Fox would make such a blatant misrepresentation. I hope audiences aren’t gullible enough to buy in…

I entered this viewing with significant doubts about whether it needed to exist in the first place. Surprisingly, it wasn’t quite as dreadful as I'd braced myself for; earlier criticism led me to believe I should steer clear. The visual effects were impressive, and the performances of Sam Rockwell, Jared Harris, and Jane Adams—it was a pleasure to see her again following her memorable role in 'Happiness'!—really help…

It might have been more successful as an original story. The remake felt strikingly similar to the earlier film, with nearly identical visuals—the house, individual shots, and scenes—aside from the actors and the updated setting incorporating contemporary technology. Someone unfamiliar with the 1980s version may find some enjoyment in it. While not a particularly frightening or intense horror movie, there were moment…

This remake isn’t the absolute worst, but it's pretty unremarkable. It lacks any real spark; it feels flat, uninspired, and resembles something you might see on American television's Lifetime Channel—a reimagining of Tobe Spielberg’s chilling original film. I suspect Gil Kenan was brought on board simply because the story centers around a monstrous house, and he previously created such a memorable monster in another …