The classic Poltergeist will be adapted into a series by the Walking Dead showrunners

The classic Poltergeist will be adapted into a series by the Walking Dead showrunners


The classic 1982 horror film Poltergeist will be adapted into a series from the creators of The Walking Dead and Supernatural

Hollywood has always had sequels and reinventions of horror classics, but it took the post-horror era of the 2010s to dominate the cutting edge of cinema over the years with the creation of several subgenres for executives to realize that they were just rehashing and even disrespecting the material.



The shock worked and lately we have witnessed some good revivals, such as those of Halloween, Chucky AND The Exorcist. Poltergeist It already failed in a remake released in 2015, but promises to return even better in the form of a series led by the showrunners of The Walking Dead AND SupernaturalKalinda Vasquez and Robbie Thompson, who will also serve as writers and executive producers.

Originally published in 1982, Poltergeist is one of the most iconic horror films of its time and tells the story of a supernatural attack on a family whose house is haunted by demonic ghosts. Directed by Tobe Hooper, although behind the scenes the team still attributes these credits Steven SpielbergThe original version was very successful and even garnered sequels, which, in fact, would have tormented the production professionals due to an alleged curse.

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According to Variety, the TV adaptation is still in its early stages, with little plot detail, other than that it will be inspired by the original horror icon. The production of the attraction will be led by a partnership between the studios Amazon and MGM, with participation from Steven Spielberg’s company, Amblin Entertainment.




Although it was officially directed by Tobe Hopper, behind-the-scenes insiders say Poltergeist is the work of Steven Spielberg (Image: Reproduction/Amblin Entertainment)

Recent series derived from horror classics, such as Chuckyfirst introduced in 2021, and The Exorcist: Believerreleased last year, were well received and could be a reference for Poltergeist to exploit the formula of success.

Expectations are good, as Kalinda Vasquez and Robbie Thompson, despite irregular moments, have managed to maintain Supernatural AND The Walking Dead among the public’s favorite attractions for a long time until the end.

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