An official release date has been set for the upcoming remake of Poltergeist: the film is set to open in theaters on February 13, 2015. The film is directed by Gil Kenan based on a script by David Lindsay-Abaire. Actor Sam Rockwell (pictured below) got a lead role as Eric Bowen. Here’s the official plot synopsis from 20th Century Fox:
“Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi and director Gil Kenan reimagine and contemporize the classic tale about a family whose 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.”
Besides Sam Rockwell, the cast of the remake includes Jared Harris, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, Kennedi Clements, and Jane Adams.
Here’s the trailer of the original Poltergeist movie:
POLTERGEIST (1982)
Stay tuned with us for more details about the new Poltergeist movie.
Release date: February 13, 2015.
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