Poltergeist
Seen it?2015 | 93 min | Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.2 out of 10 from audiences and middling reviews (30% on Rotten Tomatoes), this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$96 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gil Kenan
- Sam RockwellEric Bowen
- Rosemarie DeWittAmy Bowen
- Saxon SharbinoKendra Bowen
- Kyle CatlettGriffin Bowen
- Kennedi ClementsMadison Bowen
- Jared HarrisCarrigan Burke
- Nicholas BraunBoyd
- Jane AdamsDr. Claire Powell
- Susan HeywardSophie
- Karen IvanyMrs. Stoller