I had forgotten to mention that one scene in particular captivated the audience in regards to Poltergeist Remake. It is basic suspense manipulation with the PG-13 payoff. A member of the paranormal crew is installing an investigative tool in Maddie's room where her closet is the direct location that houses the doorway into where the spirits remain captive. He goes to screw in a hole in the closet wall, opening a major hole. He places his arm in the hole after dropping his screw driver, trying to find and reach it. Soon his arm is grabbed by "whatever malevolent might rest within", as the screwdriver bit emerges at various points, drawing closer to his face. He survives, but the scene is all about causing a bit of a lump in the throat and a sigh of horror. It served its purpose, and held me in its grip, I must admit embarrassingly. I knew there would be escape and no gory payoff, but I admire the craft behind it in terms of establishing the threat of the poltergeists.
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