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Poltergeist Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

From producers of The Grudge and Evil Dead comes a terrifying new vision.

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Last modified: Sep. 6, 2015

Poltergeist

Release Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 Theaters

Director: Gil Kenan

Starring: Jared Harris Sam Rockwell Rosemarie DeWitt Kyle Catlett Nicholas Braun

PG-13 Horror N/A

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Plot

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Plot
Described as a revisionist take on the classic horror film in which a family struggling to make ends meet relocates to an outdated suburban home and is confronted by an angry spirit who kidnaps their youngest daughter and challenges them to band together to rescue her from the clutches of evil.
Cited as modified plot formulation from mgm.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Poltergeist.

Crew Behind the Film

The Poltergeist behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Gil Kenan last directed Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and A Boy Called Christmas. The film's writer Stiles White last wrote Ouija and The Possession.

Director
Gil Kenan
Producers
Nathan Kahane
Roy Lee
Sam Raimi

Production Details

What we know about the Poltergeist movie production.

Key Facts

  • Remake of the 1982 film.

Production Updates for Poltergeist

Completed

Changed Poltergeist movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Lensing will begin in the fall.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Gil Kenan, who’s best known for helming Monster House and City of Ember, has come aboard to direct the film.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense frightening sequences, brief suggestive material, and some language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
From producers of The Grudge and Evil Dead comes a terrifying new vision.
Also known as
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Language
English

All Trailers

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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What Are You Afraid Of? TV Spot

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Theatrical Teaser

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Poltergeist was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 22, 2015. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Tomorrowland, Aloft and The Farewell Party. Additional information: 3D/2D.

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  • 2015-10 Estimated Release DVD

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  • Changed the US film release date from July 24, 2015 to May 22, 2015

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