News that the original 1982 Poltergeist, directed, co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg, would be remade was met with disdain by fans especially since 90s kids like myself had a nostalgic link to the original. The original was that quirky horror movie that was on every other Saturday morning on local television that delivered genuine scares while managing to remain child-friendly.
Most fans felt that a remake was entirely unnecessary especially since the 1982 version is still fondly remembered and broadcast regularly on cable television. What is more puzzling about the choice of a remake is the fact that the 1982 movie has a notorious reputation for being a ‘cursed film’. A quick search
