Watch the nerve-rattling first trailer for the Poltergeist remake
Yes, yes, we're all sick of remakes — but there are some hopeful signs that this summer's Poltergeist remake will be a cut above the usual Hollywood cash grab. Director Gil Kenan has assembled a trio of talented, underutilized stars in Sam Rockwell, Rosemary DeWitt, and Jared Harris. And the first trailer is genuinely nerve-rattling, packing in scares that include a sinister closet and a creepy clown doll:
The original Poltergeist was legendary for terrifying children at sleepovers across the country. We'll see if the remake can live up to the 1982 version when it hits theaters in July.
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
