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Get ready for a return to the world of supernatural terror! Poltergeist is coming back with a TV series, offering a chance for the franchise to revitalize!
There's a big development for the Poltergeist franchise. The Poltergeist TV adaptation is getting new life in the form of a TV series, a departure from previous Poltergeist sequels, including a Poltergeist remake.
With a TV format, there's plenty of opportunity for the Poltergeist TV series to flesh out new plot ideas! If the TV show is a remake of the 1982 classic, the extended story can make Poltergeist a more compelling watch! However, there is a good chance the story won't be a direct remake and instead feature new characters! There are a lot of opportunities for Poltergeist characters!
You're probably a Poltergeist fan because you saw the original film! This story of a family terrorized in their haunted house, especially a young girl named Carol Anne who's pulled into a supernatural portal is something a lot of horror TV series would love to reimagine!
A lot of Poltergeist fans are excited by this upcoming Poltergeist series. But, remember the 2015 remake, simply called Poltergeist! Even though the movie was a big hit at the box office, critics gave it terrible reviews! Poltergeist fans argued that there was little new to offer in the film!
While no Poltergeist release date has been revealed, this new project for horror TV series from Amazon MGM Studios is something fans can keep an eye out for. Stay tuned for any news from movie and entertainment websites to get the latest updates!
The movie has a strong legacy linked to the acclaimed director. You might have even seen him referenced in Poltergeist and heard it's rumored he co-directed the movie! However, Steven Spielberg has been confirmed as co-writer for the first movie. His input is sure to be highly anticipated by fans who loved his work on films such as "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." With Steven Spielberg producing the TV series, it's clear there is potential to see some strong themes he might bring to the world of Poltergeist!