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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

They know what scares you.

20155.21h 33m

Overview

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.

Directed by Gil Kenan
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, Kurt Van Der Basch, Simeon Wilkins
Produced by Robert Tapert, Roy Lee, Sam Raimi
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $95.7M

Top Cast

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Eric Bowen

Rosemarie DeWitt

Rosemarie DeWitt

Amy Bowen

Saxon Sharbino

Saxon Sharbino

Kendra Bowen

Kyle Catlett

Kyle Catlett

Griffin Bowen

Kennedi Clements

Kennedi Clements

Madison Bowen

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Carrigan Burke

Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun

Boyd

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Dr. Claire Powell

Susan Heyward

Susan Heyward

Sophie

Karen Ivany

Karen Ivany

Mrs. Stoller

Themes & Keywords

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About Poltergeist

Poltergeist is a horror film released in 2015 exploring themes of poltergeist, haunted house, remake, duringcreditsstinger. Directed by Gil Kenan, it stars Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino. 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.

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