ARNOLD AT THE MOVIES
  • Movie Reviews
  • Review Archive
  • Yearly Favorites
  • All-Time
  • Features
  • Contact

The Remake Doesn’t Compare to the Original 

6/5/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture

While paying homage to the 80s’ classic, still, this Poltergeist remake lacks originality to stand on its own scary terms. 


The 1982 Poltergeist helped pave the way for modern horror films that we know and love today. Years after, this smartly filmed horror tale had many directors eagerly striping elements away to use in their own modern horror films. Movies like The Conjuring or Insidious have taken important scare techniques to incorporate into their eerie setting. Where does the remake fit into this you may ask? 

It got stuck in a rut and added nothing new or scary from the original, which was the most disappointing. Sadly, there were too many half-baked horror set pieces and unfrightening moments because we have seen this all before. Nothing felt fresh or alive besides Sam Rockwell’s performance. Poltergeist 2015 is not a complete disaster and that is only thanks to Mr. Rockwell himself. Poltergeist 2015 contemporized the classic tale about the Bowen family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces. Cue the little girl putting her hands on the TV and saying “They're here …” 

But when the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter, Madison (Kennedi Clements) captive, the Bowen’s must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever. After that, the rest is predicable. Director Gil Kenan (Monster House and City of Ember) throws no punches. We get the typical PG-13 scares and jitters coming at us, while, Kenan’s rapid pacing is unsettling.  

There was a moment when Kenan had a few tricks up his sleeves with the smart placement of that terrifying clown. God I hate clowns. Ultimately, this poltergeist affair is forgettable and in my opinion just watch the original if you’re in the mood for a good old scare. Unfortunately, the phrase “They’re here …” doesn’t have the same affect that it did 33 years ago. In the end, this poltergeist came and squandered. 

Poltergeist 2015 is rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned). For intense frightening sequences, brief suggestive material, and some language.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Ryan Arnold 

    Welcome to
    ​Arnold At The Movies

    Ripe Banana Approved Critic

    I love film and I love to write so I thought, why not combine the two? I currently review every new movie I see in theaters, on VOD, and or Streaming.

    Please enjoy, share and leave a comment if you like.


    For Your Consideration:
    akajeannette

    CherryPicks
    CRP Writes
    Cup Of Soul Show
     Filmotomy
    Film Posers
    In Their Own League
    Insert Montage
     InSession Film 
    Latinx Lens
    Mashley at the Movies
    Mike, Mike, and Oscar
    The Movie Oracle
    Next Best Picture
    Reos Positive POV
    Ripe Banana
    Shaurya Chawla
    ShuffleOnline
    The SoBros Network
    Strange Harbors
    Turbulent Cinema 
    Untitled Cinema Gals Project

    Movie Reviews

    All

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    February 2023
    January 2023
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Movie Reviews
  • Review Archive
  • Yearly Favorites
  • All-Time
  • Features
  • Contact