This Iconic Scene In 'Poltergeist' Induced Nightmares And Signaled The Film's True Climax
Let's break down one of the most frightening scenes in movie history, the Poltergiest clown scene, and examine what makes it special.
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The Morning Watch: Aubrey Plaza Reviews Creepy Movie Dolls, Halle Berry Eats All The Hot Wings & Mor
In this edition, Halle Berry eats hot wings that are some of the spiciest ever, Aubrey Plaza rates and reviews film and TV's scariest dolls, and more.
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'Poltergeist' Is Coming To Universal Halloween Horror Nights
Soon every single classic horror movie will have been a Universal haunted house, as a Halloween Horror Nights Poltergeist maze is coming this year.
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Cool Stuff: Gallery 1988's Crazy For Cult 11 Celebrates 'Gremlins', 'Ferris Bueller' & More
Check out a whole bunch of brand new artwork from Gallery 1988's Crazy 4 Cult 11 art, paying tribute to your favorite movies from decades past.
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'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' Director Tobe Hooper Has Died At 74
Sad news arrived this morning with confirmation of Tobe Hooper dead. The filmmaker was at the helm of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre and more.
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Did Steven Spielberg Direct 'Poltergeist'? A New Source Says Yes
Claims that writer/producer Steven Spielberg actually directed the 1982 film Poltergeist instead of credited director Tobe Hooper just earned more credence.
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Narwal's Freo X Ultra Simplifies Vacuuming And Mopping Like Never Before
Have you ever wanted to simplify your mopping and vacuuming routines? Narwal's Freo X Ultra is just the robot you need for a hands-free, easy experience.
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How Did This Get Made: Lifeforce, The Original "Shlockbuster" (A Literary Documentary)
Nobody sets out to make a bad movie. But the truth is, it happens all the time. This is that story for the 1985 summer "shlockbuster" Lifeforce.
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VOTD: The Summer Of 1982 Was A Great Time For Sci-Fi
Many have often wondered what the best summer for movies of, and the summer movies of 1982 would be a strong contender for first place. Check it out!
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20th Century Fox CinemaCon 2015 Video Blog Reaction
20th Century Fox CinemaCon 2015 presentation showcased Paper Towns, Victor Frankenstein, The Scorch Trials, Fantastic 4, The Martian, The Revenant and Joy
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/Film's 30 Most Anticipated Movies Of Summer 2015
April is the new May so it's summer at the movies. We polled all our writers to come up with the over all /Film Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2015.
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'Poltergeist' Trailer #2: Sam Raimi And Gil Kenan Remake A Classic
Check out the new Poltergeist trailer. Gil Kenan directs the Sam Raimi-produced remake of the 1982 horror classic. Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt star.
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Sequel Bits: 'Jurassic World', 'Spectre', 'Alien', 'Terminator Genisys', 'Sharknado 3'
After the jump: Sharknado 3 gets hit with a strike-nado, might get delayed T.S. Nowlin will be back to script the last Maze Runner Joe Carnahan offers a glimpse of the A-Team sequel we never got The Poltergeist remake is going to be here two months early Sigourney Weaver is excited about Neill Blomkamp’s Alien sequel…
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'Poltergeist' Trailer: Get Sucked In By A Remake Of A Classic Horror Story
The Poltergeist trailer is heeeeeere. Turn off your TVs and cut off your tree branches before July 24 when this remake hits theaters. Watch footage here.
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'Poltergeist' First Look Images Pay Homage To The Original; Trailer Out Thursday
Get your Poltergeist first look. The images clearly reference the original 1984 film. Gil Kenan directed and Sam Raimi produced the remake.
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Sam Rockwell Calls The 'Poltergeist' Remake "More Of A Kids Movie"
Fans are surely curious about what the Poltergeist Remake is going to hold and star Sam Rockwell has a clue. He teases it's a bit more kiddie. Read here.
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New 'Poltergeist' Is Rated PG-13
The original Poltergeist was at the beginning of a ratings controversy that ended up creating the PG-13 rating, as the intense film went out as a PG movie. Now the remake, which is set for release next summer, is evidently way too hardcore for a PG. The 2015 Poltergeist is rated PG-13. When the first…
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Fox Pushes 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' To February 2015, 'Poltergeist' Remake To July
The Poltergeist remake is now opening in July 2015. In its place, Kingsman The Secret Service with Colin First is now opening February 2015.
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'Poltergeist' Remake Dated For Valentine's Day 2015; New 'Planet Of The Apes' Out 2016
Briefly: The Sam Raimi-produced, Gil Kenan-directed remake of Poltergeist has just been given a release date. It'll hit theaters in just over a year, on February 13, 2015. And what's better for a romantic date on Valentine's Day weekend than a scary movie? The film stars Rosemarie DeWitt and Sam Rockwell in the two lead roles,…
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Jared Harris Will Clean House In 'Poltergeist' Remake; Nicholas Braun Also Cast
Mad Men and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows star Jared Harris has just been cast in Gil Kenan's upcoming remake of Poltergeist. That piece of information has two deeper layers of meaning. First, it's a good week to be Jared Harris. The actor was also just cast in Guy Ritchie's The Man of U.N.C.L.E.…
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Sam Rockwell In Early Talks For 'Poltergeist'
Briefly: You can complain about the idea of a remake of Poltergeist, but there's not much bad to say about the cast for the movie so far. Rosemarie DeWitt was the first cast, and now Sam Rockwell is in talks for a role in the remake, says The Wrap. Rockwell is choosing between this and other films,…
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Rosemarie DeWitt Moves In To New Version Of 'Poltergeist'
Briefly: The new version of Poltergeist, to be directed by Gil Kenan (Monster House) has found its first victim, er, resident. Rosemarie DeWitt (Mad Men, United States of Tara) will take the lead female role. David Lindsay-Abaire scripted, and we've heard the film might be a semi-remake/semi-sequel, vaguely in the vein of the recent Evil Dead re-do.…
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'Poltergeist' Remake Moving Ahead At MGM And Fox
The long-in-development remake of Poltergeist is officially moving forward. MGM and Fox 2000 will co-finance and distribute film, billed as a "revisionist take on the classic horror film." Gil Kenan (Monster House) is directing from a script by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire (Oz The Great and Powerful). Sam Raimi is among the producers and production starts this Fall. …
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New Plot Details Indicate 'Poltergeist' Remake Is Actually A Sequel
The distinctions between "reboot," "remake," and "sequel" aren't always clear. It's possible for a film to serve as one of those things while technically being categorized as another, or even to fit all three descriptions at the same time. The new Poltergeist coming from MGM seems like it might be one of those projects that…
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Remake Bits: 'Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance,' 'Poltergeist' Plot, 'Seven Samurai' Hints
The three thematically-related films in Park Chan-Wook's so-called Vengeance Trilogy helped the director gain worldwide attention. The series' middle chapter, Oldboy, is the film that really elevated Park's status, and it has already been remade. (Spike Lee's version of Oldboy opens in October.) The third "Vengeance" film, Sympathy For Lady Vengeance, has also been optioned for a remake,…
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Cool Stuff: Glow In The Dark Pop Art Show Featuring '2001,' 'The Shawshank Redemption' And Much More
Glow in the dark inks on a poster can be hit or miss. In the best cases, they act as almost a night light, revealing a beautiful second image that's invisible in the day time. On the other hand, some are so subtle and light, it's almost as if they don't glow in the dark…
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'Poltergeist' Remake Will Be Directed By 'Monster House' Helmer Gil Kenan
There has been speculation about MGM's remake of Poltergeist for a long time now. It reached a height when Sam Raimi was announced as a producer, and once we thought there was a chance he would direct. But now MGM has announced the studio's choice for director: Gil Kenan, who directed the animated film Monster…
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