deenariley-49870
Joined Jun 2019
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Before Freddy was turned into a standup comedian, he was really scary. A Nightmare on Elm Street has one of the smartest scripts of the 80's slasher cycle and all the performances are excellent and even the more amateur ones lend a realism missing from other slasher films. The ending is weak, but everything building up to it is very scary.
Poltergeist II has some scary moments, but the script isn't anywhere near as good as the original and some of it does drag. Some moments like the braces coming to life and attacking Robbie and the tequilla worm monster are frightening in small doses, but silly looking when seen for too long. Jerry Goldsmith's score might even be better than his work in the first film and Julian Beck leaves a lasting impression as the skeletal preacher.
Great characters you can pull for make Poltergeist one of the most effective horror films I've seen. It's not loaded with gore, but you're invested every step of the way thanks to the smart writing and great performances especially Craig T. Nelson and Jo Beth Williams as the parents who want to get their child back.