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They're remaking Poltergeist

• They're remaking Poltergeist

• They're remaking Poltergeist

  jesslloydfan > 05/04/2014, 14:03

  Apparently Sam Raimi isn't just stopping at letting someone remaking his own classic badly (Evil Dead), he is now producing remakes of other classic horror films for a quick profit and little effort.
  Sam Raimi has turned into a total fool.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  gymaddict69 > 01/11/2014, 15:17

  Before seeing your post jesslloydfan i honestly was not even aware a remake of Poltergeist was in the works. Im not usually conflicted a about remakes of classics. Typically i will bad mouth the idea, wait for it to appear on dvd or the such like and then 9 times out of 10 proceed to bad mouth it further. For this though im a little unsure. Yeah, the movie should be left alone. An absolute classic that will stand the test of time and moie makers should be forbidden from remaking. I do enjoy the majority of Sam Raimi's movies though and the fact that Sam Rockwell is in the movie (Really enjoyed 7 physchopaths and The way way back) has got me intrigued. Dont get me wrong though, theres no way im going to the cinema to see it. Doing so justifies these pointless remakes. The hope is if people dont shell out to see these pointless and oftendegrading remakes at the cinema, if a trend get spotted, surely the movie makers will stop (and come up with some original ideas for a change lol).

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  mike.angelo6 > 05/11/2014, 00:03

  yeah, I also think Sam Rockwell's involvement makes it slightly more intriguing a prospect. Raimi is also a solid director.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  gymaddict69 > 07/11/2014, 23:59

  I do think that Sams performances in 7 Psychopaths and The way way back were outstanding and with a genre heavyweight like Sam Raimi overseeing the whole thing. Just hope the powers that be dont alter it too much from the original. Still think the film should be left alone. Makes you wonder what classic movie is gonna be up next for the remake treatment.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  gymaddict69 > 09/02/2015, 02:03

  Well, the first trailer for the Poltergeist remake /reboot has been released. Have watched it no less than 3 times now. Despite my reservations about classic movies being remade, this actually looks pretty damn good. That bit with the clown is gonna shit loads of people up. For that reason its a shame that scene was included in the trailer.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  jesslloydfan > 09/02/2015, 17:11

  Well here is the trailer anyway, for those interested
  
  To me it just looks like they've re used all the iconic moments from the original, bar the face peeling off bit, because I highly doubt they would ever allow that in PG13 film now.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  gymaddict69 > 14/02/2015, 00:19

  It does more than resemble the original with seemingly a few token nods to modern technology being thrown in, presumably meaning that the poltergeist can use any device with a screen. If this does turn out to be a 12a its a safe bet that it will be toned down somewhat. A shame, but the trailer has intrigued me just enough for me to want to see the film.

• RE: They're remaking Poltergeist

  gymaddict69 > 28/06/2015, 10:31

  Well, by way of the torrent sites i watched a screener copy of this yesterday. Verdict, its actually pretty good for a remake. FFirst and formost though, its not gonna trouble the original but, for the most part, it was done pretty damn well. Some of the effects in this one really work well but thats not to say its all about the effects, there are a few jumpy moments so its not all flash. The problem for me with this one lies with the characters. The little girl (cant recall her name and i only watched it yesterday...how bad is that) is very good but something feels off with the other characters. Compared to the original, there doesnt seem the same sense of urgency with the parents..especially the dad who seems to be taking things very calmly indeed. Also the celebrity exorcist / paranormal investigator, or whatever he is supposed to be, is not nearly as good / watchable as the short woman in the same role in the original. Its still a good watch though.
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