Poltergeist

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Poltergeist

AKA Poltergeist (1982)

1982US114 minTobe Hooper

Haunted House Supernatural Atmospheric 80s Horror RiffTrax

“They're here.”

SYNOPSIS

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

PART OF

COLLECTION

Poltergeist Collection

4 films

COLLECTION

Tobe Hooper Collection

4 films

DECADE RANKING

Best Horror Movies of the 1980s

24 films

THEMATIC LIST

Cursed Films

7 films

CAST

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Diane Freeling

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Steve Freeling

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Dr. Lesh

Dominique Dunne

Dominique Dunne

Dana Freeling

Heather O'Rourke

Heather O'Rourke

Carol Anne Freeling

MEDIA

4K UHD Trailer

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