Poltergeist 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Presented with a generous new master, Poltergeist shows exemplary detail, and the sharpness impresses just as well. A perfect, spotless print doesn't show a scratch so every frame is pristine. Texture galore pops from the frame, facial definition striking in close, with wide shots revealing every bit of '80s era set decor.

Resolved grain doesn't struggle against the bright, highly saturated color. Primaries glow whether it's the flesh tones at their brightest, clothing, or exteriors showing the streets. Density gives Poltergeist new life. The HDR and modern color grading's slightest touch enhances everything.

A striking, bolder contrast gives the ghosts pop, whether it's just the TV static or the manifestations. Even house lights glow exceptionally well. The glowing closet might be the brightest thing yet on this format. This is all backed by vivid black levels, perfectly resolved, keeping the detail intact as they sink into perfect black.

Audio

Remastered DTS-HD reveals some audible age in the dialog and sound effects. Nothing severe, rather organically faded over the decades, slightly wearing down the dialog.

This doesn't change the convincing channel separation. Thunder hits in stereos and rears precisely enough to sound as if outside. Rain splashes through the soundstage. Little creaks and groans in the house pop up in the positional speakers regularly. A decent low-end thrust brings range to the mix, a little puffy, if solid.