Poltergeist

Without going into a complete analysis of this film, the thing that makes this horror picture stick out is that it's about love and the unconditional bond that lies within a healthy nuclear family. There's something indescribably beautiful about seeing a family hold on to each other the way they do in this film - some people might call it corny but personally, it makes gives me a little hope in humanity. It's a rare horror film in that it doesn't focus solely on effects or scares - it's a ghost story that hones in on having a soul to begin with.

This is clearly a Steven Spielberg movie (and with the statement from the camera operators confirming it), but I ain't complaining. Tobe Hooper already has my deepest respects for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1 & 2, so it doesn't matter how much involved he was for Poltergeist. The result is still a fun film to pop on during the Halloween season and get wrapped up in the sensational characters and set pieces. I wanted to catch up on this for Halloween Horror Nights as I had never seen this before. I have to say, the shot choices are excellent. The contrast with the figures silhouettes against the bright blue light illuminating from the portal, is a beautiful sight. Despite it's 80's effects and compositing, it adds to the cheesy charm of an otherwise dramatic film. This was The Conjuring of it's time; the parents concerned for their child kind of gives off the same vibe. I'm glad I got around to it and it's definitely going into my collection. What else to say? It's a Spielberg classic.