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Poltergeist

PG19821h 54mTobe Hooper
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 79
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""They're here.""

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.

Horror
Dying And DeathParent Child RelationshipMediumPoltergeistHalloweenGhostbusterHaunted HouseParanormal PhenomenaFamily RelationshipsSuburbia

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Frequently asked questions

What is Poltergeist (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in Poltergeist?

Poltergeist stars JoBeth Williams (Diane Freeling), Craig T. Nelson (Steve Freeling), Beatrice Straight (Dr. Lesh), Dominique Dunne (Dana Freeling), Heather O'Rourke (Carol Anne Freeling). The film was directed by Tobe Hooper.

How long is Poltergeist?

Poltergeist has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is Poltergeist worth watching?

Poltergeist holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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