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Poltergeist is a remake of the 1982 supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, this time directed by Gil Kenan (City of Ember, Monster House). Horror legend Sam Raimi is onboard as a producer, giving the film more credibility than if it was just a cash grab reboot. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jared Harris, and Kennedi Clements.

Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (“Spiderman”, “Evil Dead”, “The Grudge”) and director Gil Kenan (“Monster House”) contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever.

Much of the film was shot in Ontario. Pinewood Studios in Toronto served as Poltergeist’s main production location, but parts of the film were also filmed on the West Mountain in Hamilton. The original film was a huge financial and critical success when it was released. At the box office, it grossed almost $78-million making it the eighth highest earner that year. And at the 55th Academy Awards it received three nominations: Best Original Score, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects.

Poltergeist is rated 14A.