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May 29, 2015
At the Movies: 'Poltergeist' a solid remake of haunted house classic
By JUSTIN LOWE
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"Poltergeist" recreates some key scenes from the 1982 original with more contemporary flair while ratcheting up the pacing.
LOS ANGELES — It's infrequent and particularly satisfying when the remake of an especially memorable film equals or exceeds the experience of the original.
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