For this week’s Episode 057 of Horror Movie Weekly,
your three late-night Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead, BillChete, and Lady Phantom answer a listener request from Tony, who asked us to review Poltergeist (2015), a film he characterizes as a live-action “Monster House” (2006). BillChete throws in some surprisingly obscure references, such as Rose DeWitt Bukater and Tom Thumb. And Jay records through his second week of illness with the coronavirus (COVID-19). During this show, you will also get to hear the hosts’ thoughts on the original Tobe Hooper “Poltergeist” (1982). And remember, you’re always welcome to call and leave us a voicemail at (801) 215-9704. Thanks for listening!
Note: This episode was recorded on September 6, 2020, and released on September 27, 2020.
This is a weekly Horror movie podcast in which your late-night hosts Jay of the Dead, BillChete and Lady Phantom bring you one recent Horror movie review every Sunday. (We’re defining “recent” as any Horror movie released within the last five years.) And we always reveal next week’s pick at the end of every show, so you can watch along with us and be prepared for the following episode. Join us, and thanks for listening!
SHOW NOTES:
Introduction
– Jay recommends Considering the Cinema’s two latest releases:
– MPW Reunion
– The DVD Infatuation Podcast, 2nd Edition
– Jay of the Dead’s pick for this week (at the request of listener Tony): Poltergeist (2015)
[ 00:03:38 ] – Poltergeist (2015) — Genre Classification: Horror / Supernatural / Ghost Haunting / Mystery
Premise:
A remake of the 1982 Tobe Hooper classic: We have The Bowen family who move into a troubled home. The kids are suspicious that the house has some paranormal proclivities, and the parents are clueless (of course), until their youngest daughter is abducted into some nether realm within the home.
Ratings and Recommendations: Poltergeist (2015)
Jay of the Dead = 5.5 ( Rental )
BillChete = 3 ( Avoid )
Lady Phantom = 4 ( Avoid )
Next on HMW Episode 058: Open 24 Hours (2020) — BillChete’s pick!
Podcast artwork: Lady Phantom
Original podcast theme music: Jay of the Dead
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