Many reviewers felt the remake was unnecessary and lacked the "freshness" of the original. It currently holds a 34% score on Rotten Tomatoes .
The film incorporates 21st-century technology, such as drones and smartphones, to interact with the supernatural elements.
The film received mixed to negative reviews, often being compared unfavorably to the 1982 original.
The 2015 remake of the classic 1982 horror film modernizes the original story while maintaining its core premise. Directed by Gil Kenan and produced by Sam Raimi , the film has a running time of approximately 93 minutes. Plot Summary
Despite the critical response, it was a moderate financial success, grossing over $95 million worldwide against a $35 million budget. Poltergeist (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb