10 Horror Movie Remakes You Must Never Watch

10. Poltergeist

The Poltergeist remake is so forgettable, you probably forgot it existed until now. Even if you saw it, it doesn't leave any impression because it cannot hold a candle to Tobe Hooper's classic.

You know what's weird? You can tell this film isn't going to work based entirely on the poster, which depicts a clown doll. This image is a nod to the scene in the original Poltergeist where Robbie is strangled by a possessed doll.

But because this remake uses the creepy clown to sell its movie, it's basically telling us it's going to copy the best bits of its forerunner, rather than try anything new. All the key scenes are recreated including the doll, the attacking trees, the static hand, the child being sucked into the tv, and the iconic line, "They're here." The only difference is that none of these scenes are scary since we've literally seen them all before.

Sam Rockwell and Jared Harris do their best to keep the story grounded but it's not enough. Due to the unconvincing special effects and superficial scares, the 2015 Poltergeist is a waste of effort.