[#Horror #Podcast] Horror Movie Podcast Ep. 055: Poltergeist (1982) vs. Poltergeist (2015)

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We’re here! Welcome to HORROR MOVIE PODCAST, where we’re Dead Serious About Horror Movies… This is Episode 055. In this special VERSUS episode, Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock and Dr. Walking Dead review the original Poltergeist from 1982, and then Jay and Kyle bring you an in-depth review of the new Poltergeist remake from 2015.

This episode may be the most extensive film analysis ever recorded about “Poltergeist,” clocking in at more than 3 hours! We talk a little bit about what Jay of the Dead calls “Nostalgia Bias,” and Dr. Walking Dead discusses the fascinating, parallel relationship between “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and the original “Poltergeist.”

But be warned: We reveal major plot spoilers for both “Poltergeist” movies, as well as the 1986 sequel. Join us!

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SHOW NOTES:

I. Introduction

[ 0:03:01 ] II. Feature Review: POLTERGEIST (1982)
Jay of the Dead = 8 ( Must-See / Buy it! )
Dr. Shock = 9.5 ( Buy it! )
Dr. Walking Dead = 10 ( Buy it! ) — his all-time favorite horror movie…

[ 1:25:46 ] III. Feature Review: POLTERGEIST (2015)
Jay of the Dead = 5.5 ( Rental )
Dr. Walking Dead = 4 ( Low-priority Rental / Stream it )

[ 2:48:57 ] IV. Important Addenda
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— This upcoming Monday, June 1, listen to a very important episode of BillChete’s HORROR ON THE GO audio broadcast with special guest Jay of the Dead
— Also be sure to check out “The Soylent Green of Science Fiction Podcasts”
— Kyle teases next Friday’s episode!

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V. Wrap-Up / Plugs / Ending

JOIN US NEXT WEEK ON HMP: Episode 056, when we review “Maggie” (2015) and hear a “State of the Zombie Address” with Dr. Walking Dead!

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Dr. Walking Dead’s books American Zombie Gothic and Triumph of The Walking Dead

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Dr. Shock on Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
Dr. Shock’s other horror podcast: Land of the Creeps

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