Look, it actually happens sometimes where a remake turns out to be way better than the original movie, right? Like, just look at "The Last House on the Left" from 2009—it’s honestly so much more intense and better made than the 1972 version.
Honestly, I’ve always had a soft spot for remakes just because there's something cool about seeing the same story unfold with a fresh cast and modern tech, you know? Plus, at the end of the day, the original stays the original, so even if they totally butcher this one and it turns out to be a dud, it’s not gonna ruin the classic for me.
If they really wanted to blow my mind, though, wouldn't it have been awesome if they announced they were remaking the entire trilogy at once?
So, I finally sat down to revisit the 2014 remake of Poltergeist, and man, where do I even begin? You know how it is when you go into a remake hoping they captured that lightning in a bottle from the original, but instead, you just get this polished, high-budget version that feels like it’s missing its soul? It’s such a trip! Don't get me wrong, the visuals are slick—like, really slick—but does a shiny new coat of paint actually make the scares hit harder? I honestly don't think so. I was thinking about what some people have said online, and it reminds me of a Rotten Tomatoes Quote I saw recently about how modern horror often trades atmosphere for jump scares, and honestly, isn't that exactly what happened here? It feels like they took Steven Spielberg's DNA and tried to run it through a Hollywood machine to make it "modern," but in doing so, they lost that eerie, suburban dread that made the original so iconic. Is it still scary if you can see the CGI coming from a mile away? Probably not! I mean, the performances were fine, I guess? But they lacked that raw, frantic energy you need when your house is literally trying to eat your family. It felt a bit too choreographed, a bit too "safe." And let's be real, when you're dealing with a property this legendary, you can't just lean on nostalgia and expect us to forget that the heart of the story has been swapped out for special effects. Has anyone else felt this way, or am I just being a total nostalgic snob? I really wanted to love it, I truly did, but it just left me feeling kind of empty.
Can you believe they’re actually doing this? A total remake of that classic 80s horror flick, and get this—they’re bringing the hauntings right back to the big screen! Isn't it wild how these stories just never stay buried? I mean, honestly, who doesn't love a good nostalgia trip, even if it involves being terrified out of your mind? It feels like we've seen a million reboots lately, but there's just something about those old-school scares that hits differently, don't you think? I'm seriously curious to see if they can actually capture that same creepy vibe or if it's just going to be another hollow attempt at recreating the magic. What do you guys think—are we ready for another round of jump scares, or have we had our fill of ghosts for one lifetime?
Regis: Gil Kenan ("Monster House" and "City of Ember")
Can you even believe they're actually doing it? A big-budget remake of the legendary horror flick *Poltergeist* is officially hitting theaters next year! I mean, seriously, are we really ready to see a modern spin on such a massive classic? It’s going to be wild seeing how they try to recreate that spooky atmosphere for a whole new generation. What do you guys think—is this going to be a total masterpiece or just another cash grab?
Horror junkies, you guys are absolutely going to lose your minds when you hear this news! Get ready to hear that iconic, spine-chilling line one more time—"They're heeere"! Production on the new Poltergeist remake is officially kicking off this fall, and I am seriously vibrating with excitement!
So, I was just thinking back to the original Poltergeist from way back in '82, and man, what a classic! It was written by that powerhouse trio of Steven Spielberg, Michael Graves, and Mark Victor, which basically guarantees it's going to be good, right? And can we talk about the cast for a second? You had Joe Bet Williams and Craig Nelson leading the charge, and honestly, they just nailed it!
So, picture this: your typical American family moves into a new place, thinking they’ve finally found the perfect spot, only to realize the house is actually "occupied" by some seriously creepy, mysterious entities? It gets even wilder because these beings end up forming this super strange, unsettling bond with their daughter. Can you even imagine the sheer terror of realizing your new home isn't as empty as it looks?
So, after that first movie hit the screens, they actually went ahead and dropped two sequels in '86 and '88! Can you believe it? And honestly, looking back at the accolades, the film ended up snagging three Oscar nominations—we're talking Best Sound Editing, Visual Effects, and Original Score. Pretty impressive, right?
So, get this—Jill Kinan is actually set to direct the new version of Monster House, which is honestly such a cool move! And word on the street is that Rosemary DeWitt has already been tapped to play the mom. Can you even imagine how awesome that’s going to look?
I’ve been hearing nothing but glowing reviews about this trilogy, so I’m definitely planning to binge the whole thing sometime next month.
I first caught Mads Mikkelsen on screen in Casino Royale, and since then, I've been following his work in all sorts of movies—not that I can even list them all right now! But honestly, I’ve been rewatching him in the Hannibal series lately, and man, I am just so stoked to see him in this one too.
Benjamin Thompson66 said:I know they say you can't argue with taste... but man, those movies are absolute garbage squared... and now everyone's getting hyped for a remake by the same guy... I guess it's just a case of different strokes for different folks, huh?
Look, I get the whole "taste is subjective" thing... but honestly? Those movies are totally fine by me, which is why I'm actually pretty pumped to see a remake from that director... but hey, what can you do? It's like they say, there are as many opinions as there are people in this country. 100 people, 200 moods, right?
Terry Morris41 said:Oh, come on, what "good titles" are we even talking about here? Just look at his recent track record! This is probably going to be total garbage, especially since they're using the exact same title as that amazing Mann masterpiece... except it’s not even a remake of that one, it's a different story entirely. 😁
His last Foreign film, Stolen (2012), was actually pretty decent, and before that, he had Exp 2 and that solid The Mechanic (2011) starring Statham. 🤷 If you ask me, those aren't bad movies at all, and honestly, his older stuff is even better.
The Director has some seriously solid hits under his belt and the cast is absolutely stacked, so honestly, this has all the ingredients to be a total knockout of a movie 👍
So, we've got this guy Nick Wild (Jason Statham), who’s basically trying to kick a gambling habit that’s landed him right in the middle of the chaos in Las Vegas, and he ends up taking these weird security gigs just to fund his next bet.
Man, I would absolutely love it if they filmed a sequel.
Frank Chase6 said:Since it’s just a B category flick, they really should've made up for it with better jokes. I mean, humor is free, right? But this stuff is just painful. Honestly, some episodes of Pingu are funnier than this.
As for the comments—yeah, I'm with you there. I was mostly joking when I said that anyway. You always run into all sorts of critics on here, and you can never tell what someone actually likes. That’s why I don't let it get to me, but seriously, this movie is just bad.
And regarding Total Recall, it isn't actually *that* terrible—it just didn't live up to the original, which is why it got hammered by reviewers. Whoever was behind it took a huge gamble using such an iconic title, and objectively speaking, they haven't matched what the original did over the last 20 years. You could even argue they won't in the next 20 either, since nobody's even thinking about it now. So, if anyone reads these reviews, they should understand where the negativity is coming from, but hey, nothing's stopping them from watching it themselves and making their own call 🙂
But wait, why exactly did you hate it so much? Are we talking "just wasn't my cup of tea" bad, or is it straight-up garbage?
Honestly, Liam Neeson is just the perfect guy for these kinds of cheesy flicks, isn't he? I mean, the man was basically born to carry action-thriller hybrids on his back.
It actually looks like it might be a decent watch, so we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.
redmarlin27 said:I’m pretty sure the only one I actually sat down and watched was Bride of Chucky back in the day, maybe a few years ago?
I've been hearing so much buzz about this horror series lately that I've honestly decided I just have to dive headfirst into the whole franchise! I mean, if the first one is this good, how much better are the sequels going to be? I’m definitely planning on binge-watching the rest of them soon to see where this madness goes!
Give it a watch and let me know what you think! I'm dying to hear your take on it.
So, I was just thinking about how the vibe shifts in this series, you know? Like, those first three entries are pure, straight-up horror through and through, but then the last two pivot into that horror-comedy territory. Honestly, isn't that exactly what makes the whole franchise stand out from the crowd? That little twist in genre really gives the series its own unique soul and sets it apart from everything else out there!
CRUISING (1980) - That moment when the guy hits Al Pacino and he just flies right off his chair 😂 It’s honestly even funnier because you can tell he didn't expect such a heavy blow, so he’s just sitting there totally relaxed before getting absolutely leveled onto the floor, looking completely stunned by how hard he got smacked 🤣 (if you've seen the movie, you know exactly why)
HOTEL RWANDA (2008) - Whenever they start hurling insults, they always use that "cockroach" term 😂 and honestly, the way they say it is kind of hilarious.
Angela Alvarez10 said:There’s this one scene in that horror flick My Bloody Valentine where a woman is sprinting away from the killer. She ducks into a room, slams the door, and he just starts hacking away at it with an axe. She spends several minutes just screaming her head off in pure panic while he keeps pounding on the door. It isn't until the very last second that she actually remembers there's an alarm right in front of her😂And of course, she triggers it just as things are wrapping up, but the main point is that she spent the whole time just shrieking uselessly🙄Anyway, when my friends and I were at the theater, we were absolutely losing it because the scene is just so moronic. By the end, you're practically rooting for the killer just because the writing is so bad.🤣
THE EXORCIST—honestly, the whole movie is a joke to me. I wasn't even remotely scared. All that vomiting, cursing, and shoving crosses up people's asses...🤣
If you had been the same age you are now back when that movie first came out, you probably would've been terrified. Even your kids, once they reach your current age, won't find those horror flicks scary like you do now.
And yeah, I totally agree, the cursing is pretty funny.
So, I finally sat down and watched it for the first time yesterday. Honestly? It started off pretty strong, but man, things really started to slide halfway through—I don't know, the quality just seemed to tank once it hit the second act. The killer was actually super intense and intimidating at the beginning, but after that, he just lost all that momentum, right? Plus, I kept waiting for them to actually dig deeper into his backstory, but they just kind of brushed past it. Looking at the big picture, though, the whole movie felt pretty mid. My rating: 5/10
Drew Sanchez82 said:Honestly, I still think Bride of Chucky is hands down the best one in the whole series. Is it just me, or does that movie just hit different? It’s got that perfect vibe that the others can't quite capture! I mean, honestly, it’s probably because of that one totally wild scene involving the rubber sex toys, right? 😁
Ahaha, seriously though, that is easily one of the funniest tropes ever used in horror comedies! 😂
I mean, even though that third installment was an absolute train wreck, I’m still sitting here counting down the days until the fourth one drops! I am seriously hyped, mostly just praying it can pull it together and be decent—even if it doesn't quite hit the heights of the second part or match how legendary the first one was.
Anyway, I’m really trying not to get my hopes up too high because, let's face it, there's always that nagging fear it might stumble again, but honestly? I've got a gut feeling it won't be nearly as bad as that third disaster.
Na Over on the movie's Facebook page... I’m totally on the same page as everyone else here! It actually just popped into my head that I should probably check out what people are saying about the shows I’m obsessed with—you know, stuff like Dexter or Breaking Bad—so I figured, why not dive into the discussions for this movie too?
I mean, honestly, how much weight can we even give that? Like, does any of it actually matter in the grand scheme of things?
placidorca31 said:I caught it last night and I’m still reeling... The CGI was absolutely abysmal, featuring everything from ten-foot eagles to some sort of hybrid lions... a complete disaster... That Ursus creature was just ridiculous—it seemed practically blind, yet somehow only perceives those beings that don't fear it, which felt like a transparently heavy-handed nod to promoting the Church of Scientology through that whole ghosting gimmick... The only redeeming quality was the kid being named Kita, which provided us with endless amusement whenever Will was calling out for him...
How on earth can he call him Kita if that’s actually his name? I mean, seriously, does anyone else find that totally bizarre? It just feels so weirdly circular, right? Kitai Raige Kitai Raige 🤷
darkbadger46 said:From a purely aesthetic standpoint, the movie is absolutely gorgeous. The cinematography and the framing of certain scenes are just fantastic. As for whether the CGI holds up—well, that's really down to personal taste, so why not judge for yourself: after Earth Movie clip
Look, at the end of the day, that’s my main priority—if the plot is a little thin or the dialogue doesn't quite hit the mark, I can totally live with that as long as the movie pulls me in visually, you know? I just want to sit back in a dark theater and get absolutely lost in the spectacle on that massive screen! If the visuals are stunning enough to carry the whole experience, who cares if the story is a bit light? Isn't that what the big screen is all about anyway?
I mean... honestly? This is actually pretty great. Like, seriously, this is just really good. 👍
I guess I'll just let it all marinate for a bit since I've got until tomorrow night to make up my mind, right?
silvertiger11 said:Maybe his kid ran up to him, begging to follow in his uncle's footsteps, and he just caved so he wouldn't look like a pushover.
Or perhaps the kid had the nerve to tell him to stop being an idiot and get back to school, prompting him to hold a grudge for the rest of his life because his potential career was shot. 🙂
Honestly, they might as well have just made an adult film right then and there—it probably would've been a lot more enjoyable for both of them! 😂
darkbadger46 said:Personally, I’d say Oblivion is actually a notch or two more engaging! It feels a bit more interesting than most episodes of DS 9, though it still falls slightly short of the standard set by most TNG episodes.
Ah, okay, I get you. But hey, can you tell me about the special effects? I keep seeing people complain about them looking cheap, so is it at least vizuelno impressive?
Man, it’s such a struggle because everyone is trashing this thing, which just makes me want to see it even more, you know? If nothing else, I just hope the effects aren't a total disaster.
Tickets are going on sale tomorrow for a discount—like, they'll be a buck cheaper—so I guess I'll chew on the idea until tomorrow night.