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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

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Poltergeist

""They're here.""

1982

1h 54m

7.2(3473 votes)

Horror

Overview

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.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

SLM Production Group

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Oliver Robins

Oliver Robins

Robbie Freeling

Zelda Rubinstein

Zelda Rubinstein

Tangina Barrons

Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Ryan

Martin Casella

Martin Casella

Dr. Marty Casey

Michael McManus

Ben Tuthill

Creative team

Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Written by: Michael Grais
Steven Spielberg
Produced by: Frank Marshall
Steven Spielberg

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