Horror · United States of America · 1982 · 1h 54m

Poltergeist

Poltergeist poster
Director
Tobe Hooper
Cast
JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling
Crew
Matthew F. Leonetti — Director of Photography Michael Kahn — Editor Jerry Goldsmith — Original Music Composer Steven Spielberg — Screenplay Michael Grais — Screenplay Mark Victor — Screenplay
Tagline

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.

Trailer Poltergeist — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dying and deathparent child relationshipmediumpoltergeisthalloweenghostbusterhaunted houseparanormal phenomenafamily relationshipssuburbiamacabrepower of goodness
Key Collaborators
Tobe Hooper Director Matthew F. Leonetti Director of Photography Michael Kahn Editor Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer Steven Spielberg Screenplay Michael Grais Screenplay Mark Victor Screenplay Steven Spielberg Story Frank Marshall Producer Steven Spielberg Producer James H. Spencer Production Design
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