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The house is in a slightly run-down neighbourhood as Eric and Amy are down on cash. As soon as they move in, €œthings€ start to happen. By the second night, all hell has broken loose. By the third, paranormal busters (including later a TV star played by Harris) have moved in. Thats how fast Poltergeist moves. Then come the other nights

The Bowen’s house of horrors is a minefield of scares. Evil dolls, clowns, toys and even the gnarled old tree outside. And of course, closets that contain more than just clothes and shoes. Interesting modern touches, such as an innovative use for a drone and a rogue smartphone are added but the pace is just too breezy and more time could have been invested in balancing tension buildup with the jump scares, measure for measure. From another perspective, as a result of the film’s pace, it also doesn’t drag. And the special effects finale scene in the demonic dimension, are suitably creepy. Although this could have been gourmet, it is actually fast-food horror that’s perfectly passable.

The only differentiating factor in the remake is that it veers away from the original in the third act, but by that time the film has already betrayed its audiences. There’s no escaping that you’re watching something you’ve seen a dozen times before. If only there was a dimension of ghosts who terrorize filmmakers who rely on clich©s to entertain his audiences.

It’s hard to imagine why any parent in their right mind, would fill their teen son’s room with so many clowns. That’s such a horror movie cliche, I feel like using one here to just describe it. These days, I go to horror films for the laughs. I had a tummyache after watching this one. Just too difficult to digest how this film actually got made!