The forthcoming Poltergeist remake was originally slated for a theatrical release February 13 of this year. But the film’s debut was pushed back to May 22, 2015. The wait is almost over but in the meantime, you can check out the newly debuted TV spot in the player below.
The redux is directed by Gil Kenan and written by David Lindsay-Abaire. It stars Sam Rockwell, Jared Harris, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Nicholas Braun. The project is produced by dynamic duo Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert via the Ghost House production label.
Like in the 1982 original, the core concept of a family’s youngest child being taken away by supernatural entities will remain in tact. But the concept has been updated for modern audiences in an attempt to try to improve upon some of the elements of the original film that may not have aged particularly well. We will keep you apprised as more news is made available.
