Poltergeist (1982 vs 2015)

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This week we dabble in curses as we compare Poltergeist (1982) to its 2015 remake. We unpack the intricacies of family dynamics, debate the quality of Sam Rockwell as an actor, and inspect the remake's attempt at modernizing a classic. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:53.

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