Poltergeist

About Poltergeist

The 2015 film Poltergeist is a supernatural horror film directed by Gil Kenan and written by David Lindsay-Abaire. A remake of the 1982 film of the same name, the film follows the Bowen family, whose new home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her. The film explores themes of family, survival, and the unsettling fear of the unknown.

Making / Production

Produced by Sam Raimi, the film was made with a budget of $35 million. It is a modern reimagining of the original film, making use of contemporary special effects to create stunning and terrifying visuals. The film was shot in Canada and the United States over a three month period from September to December in 2014.

Actors

• Sam Rockwell as Eric Bowen - Rockwell portrayed the head of the Bowen family with an honest and emotion-filled performance.
• Rosemarie DeWitt as Amy Bowen - DeWitt's portrayal of the concerned and determined mother grounding the film's narrative.
• Kennedi Clements as Madison Bowen - Clements, in her role as the youngest Bowen daughter taken by the poltergeist, provided a captivating performance that drove much of the film's tension.
• Jared Harris as Carrigan Burke - Harris portrayed the paranormal researcher and television personality with a captivating mix of humor and dramatic flair.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film pays tribute to the original 1982 movie with several easter eggs and references throughout.
• It was released exactly 33 years after the original film.
• The clown dolls used in the film were created by the same design team that worked on the films 'The Conjuring' and 'Insidious'.
• Even though this film is billed as a remake, it contains several plot elements and character dynamics that are unique to this version.

Awards

No significant awards were won by Poltergeist (2015).

Quotes

• "Some call it progress, I call it destruction." - Carrigan Burke
• "We just want our daughter back." - Amy Bowen
• "I love this house!" - Madison Bowen

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's haunting score was composed by Marc Streitenfeld.
• The end credits feature a cover of "In the Air Tonight", famously associated with the original film.
• The soundtrack effectively utilizes sound design and music to create tension and fear.