Poltergeist (1982)
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Synopsis
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Cast
- Craig T. Nelson
- JoBeth Williams
- Beatrice Straight
- Dominique Dunne
- Oliver Robins
- Heather O'Rourke
- Michael McManus
- Virginia Kiser
- Martin Casella
- Richard Lawson
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- Nov 1, 2020
ya sonofabitch ya MOVED the cemetery but ya left the bodies DIDN'T cha! ya sonofabitch ya left the bodies and ya only moved the headstooooooones! YA ONLY MOVED THE HEADSTOOOOOONES!!! WHYYYYYYY?! WHYYYYYYYYYYYY?!?
LucyOct 20, 2021Love the teenage daughter. She eats cereal and makes phone calls. Never once has a spooky ghost encounter. She’s just at a party while her entire family is getting coffin flopped.
Shane McAvoyOct 30, 2020no sympathy for this family. buy the ghost insurance next time
demi adejuyigbe - Aug 10, 2021
Never seen so much Star Wars merch in one place
SamMar 17, 2024What are you even supposed to do in this situation like I’d just kill myself
Blue GhostsTobe Hooper's all-time classic remains the gold standard. Wonderfully written and acted, and honest-to-hell scary, this movie is as much about the family as it is about the haunting. The Freelings are charming, flawed, real, and fascinating throughout. One of the all-time…
Mike Flanagan - Jan 23, 2015
Overlong infomercial on the dangers of watching too much television.
DirkHApr 24, 202098 So I know that this movie basically traumatized a generation and my brother knew what he was doing when he showed it to me as a kid, but nowadays, I find this not quite as scary and more of an overwhelming familial suburban tale. Spielberg's unit destroyed by the shady…
SilentDawnOct 31, 2020I never would’ve stepped foot in that house again after the first incident but I guess I’m different
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- Morgan lovedPoltergeist
super cool and fun family-friendly horror movie, it had a very nice nostalgic feeling and i loved the family and how much they cared about each other, my favorite part was the ending
KC likedPoltergeistReally good effects especially considering it was made in the 80s. I feel like I can't talk about this film without mentioning a creepy scene of construction men swooning over a 16-year-old. Very telling of the culture at the time and what happened to Heather and how she died.
MovieDaddy lovedPoltergeistAn all-time horror classic for a reason. So many horror cliches were born from this movie that it’s stamp on cinema history is undeniable. In many horror hounds’ Top Ten, it’s hard to argue against this being one of the greatest.
- CvptvinHowdy lovedPoltergeist
It's been so long since I've seen this, and I'm angry as to why this isn't part of my yearly October rotation. The family dynamic here is what sets this apart from others within the genre. I don't know how much involvement Spielberg had exactly, but he and Tobe crafted a horror classic.
Losers is "meh" onPoltergeistBoring I had such high hopes and I don't even know why I had dreams of this movie since I was small and how scary, and ground breaking this was my dreams of the idea of this movie we're better than it. Interesting for 5min and I thought I watched the wrong movie I was so confused
nevan likedPoltergeistholds up surprisingly well, great kid-friendly “horror” film from tobe hopper and spielberg. only the digital effects feel dated, with all that’s practical remaining fresh and effective, alongside super committed performances. watch skinamarink for a spiritual sequel
- Lucas Vachon likedPoltergeist
8.1 This movie is a classic for a reason, I love the feeling of retro horror. This movie was great and while the effects were not anything amazing, it doesn’t look too bad considering when it was made. This was a very exciting story that I would definitely return to
𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙮 lovedPoltergeistmy first time ever watching this, I loved the family and was wanting everyone of them to make it out alive including the dog!!! Let’s just say I’m happy about that! Not a boring moment, the movie dives right into it and engages you from the beginning! 10/10
calcifer dislikedPoltergeistThe concept is good, but it had some of the worst acting I’ve ever seen, incredibly annoying and unrealistic, especially from the mom. It wasn’t scary whatsoever and the only gory thing about it was the scene when the investigator was peeling his skin off.
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Metacritic
USER SCORE (193)
Universal acclaim based on 193 Reviews
There are inconsistencies — why does a brand new house have the standard creaking door? — but the pace is so compelling that it is impossible to carp.
Ian Freer
Empire
Though the shocks are well conveyed, it's the sweetness that lingers, making this the first cute and cuddly entry in the genre.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poltergeist (1982) (1982) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Poltergeist (1982) (1982)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's Poltergeist (1982) (1982) about?
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Who's the cast of Poltergeist (1982) (1982)?
- Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling
- JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling
- Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh
- Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling
- Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling
- Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling
- Michael McManus as Ben Tuthill
- Virginia Kiser as Mrs. Tuthill
- Martin Casella as Marty
- Richard Lawson as Ryan
Who's the director behind Poltergeist (1982) (1982)?
Tobe Hooper directed Poltergeist (1982) (1982).
Who produced Poltergeist (1982) (1982)?
Frank Marshall produced Poltergeist (1982) (1982).
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