Poltergeist

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Fred Man, this is a GOOD movie. Nowadays I only hope for solidly mediocre. No boring parts. Great character development. Freely, but not too gory, we'll except for one dream sequence where a guy tears his own face off. Very California 1980s growing up - R.C. Cars, T.V. remotes new technology, Televisions going off air at night after the National Anthem, etc Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review geminielsy One of the best movies it still gave me the chills. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review jessie Classic 🤌🏽 not too spooky 👍🏽 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/22 Full Review Mary B Poltergeist is an undeniable classic. It’s got everything you could want in a horror film— rich character development, authentic emotion, and genuinely chilling moments. Who could forget the clown scene? The slow buildup, the tension, the way the family’s love for one another makes the terror hit even harder. It has that unmistakable Spielberg magic, the sense of wonder, the warmth, the perfect pacing yet it’s directed by Tobe Hooper, the genius behind The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. That combination of styles creates something rare: a film that feels both like a heartfelt family story and a nightmare unfolding in real time. Poltergeist isn’t just one of the best horror movies ever made; it’s one of the best films, period. The fact that it sits below 80% with audiences just proves how questionable people’s taste can be Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Matty D Most will consider director Tobe Hooper’s premier feature, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to be his masterpiece. However, I beg to differ. Produced by auteur Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist is without a doubt director Tobe Hooper’s best film. Leagues ahead of The Funhouse, with a smarter script and bigger, better special effects than Texas Chainsaw, Poltergeist is simply put: the nightmarish side of the elusive American Dream. With an All Star cast—including the introduction of perfectly and eerily cast Heather O’Rourke—this is a film that will scare you, move you, and fill you with hope. With maybe the exception of one scene, Poltergeist is easily a horror film for everyone, young and old alike. Kids will identify with themselves onscreen as much as adults will too. If you’re not one for blood or gore, don’t worry because Poltergeist is able to deliver the frights without resulting to blood and guts. If you’ve never seen this film, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/25 Full Review Harold C. A stylish slice of suburban horror that balances Spielberg’s iconic imagery with Hooper’s genre touch, this one still shines through its strong performances and unforgettable set pieces. Some effects show their age and the ending feels a little drawn out, but the atmosphere, character work, and sheer iconicness make it easy to see why it became a horror classic. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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