Poltergeist (2015)
Angry spirits invade a suburban home, escalating attacks until a family must fight to reclaim their youngest daughter.
A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
How intense is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Poltergeist feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Poltergeist
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Is Poltergeist for you?
Is Poltergeist scary?
Yes, properly. Poltergeist is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Poltergeist gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Poltergeist sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Poltergeist OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Poltergeist?
Poltergeist is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Poltergeist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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