Gil Kenan, director of the wonderful animated movie MONSTER HOUSE, as well as the semi-bizarre kids flick CITY OF EMBER, has put himself in the cross-hairs of genre fans everywhere by taking on the job of re-imagining the classic Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg film POLTERGEIST.
Given the state of "suck" most remakes dwell in (especially when it comes to horror) there's been a lot of worrying and hand-wringing in regards to how the supernatural plight of Carol Anne and her family will be portrayed for modern audiences.
Well, now we all finally get a look at the forthcoming Ghost House pictures release, which some have taken comfort in the fact that Sam Raimi, head of Ghost House, is producing. Personally, and I may be in the minority here, after the disappointing EVIL DEAD remake, that's a small condolence. As they say though, seeing is believing, and after watching this new trailer for the updated POLTERGEIST, you just may become one of the faithful. It seems to be taking all the right cues, and incorporating an up-dated feel without walking on, er, the spirit, the original.
The cast looks solid as well, with Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt taking over the Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth WIlliams roles, along with Jane Adams , Jared Harris, and Nicholas Braun playing the medium and psychic investigators. Relative newcomer Kennedi Clements is Madison (aka Carol Anne, albeit re-named) and Kyle Catlett plays her brother, Griffin.
Check the teaser out below. POLTERGEIST spooks theater goers (in 3D) beginning July 24th.
Also, while we're on the subject of movies featuring young ones, check out the new BONUS MATERIAL PODCAST episode, where we focus on strong performances from children in film. That drops this coming Sunday, Feb, 7, 2015. In the meantime, step into the light.
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And check out the alternate French trailer as well! With different footage (YES, there's a clown!)
~Boris Lugosi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViWTPto3atU
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