October 5, 2007

Poltergeist (Hooper, 1982)


"They're here."

Seeing Poltergeist in theaters (at a special screening celebrating the film's 25th anniversary) was a complete blast, and Hooper's film feels like the same piece of effective, light (and "Spielbergian") entertainment it must have been back in 1982. A clunky, endearing haunted house ride that efficaciously blends humor with horror.

Film Rating: A-/B+
Scare Factor: B-

View Date: 10/4
Shocktober Horror Film Count: #5

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