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The film focuses on a suburban family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct their youngest daughter. As Spielberg was contractually unable to direct another film while he made E. The origin of Poltergeist can be traced to Night Skies , which Spielberg conceived as a horror sequel to his film Close Encounters of the Third Kind ; Hooper was less interested in the sci-fi elements and suggested they collaborate on a ghost story. For that reason, some have said that Spielberg should be considered the film's co-director or even main director, though both Spielberg and Hooper have disputed this. In the years since its release, the film has been recognized as a horror classic.

Poltergeist cast

Steve Freeling lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses for the company that built the neighborhood. It starts with just a few odd occurrences, such as broken dishes and furniture moving around by itself. However, when he realizes that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve calls in a team of parapsychologists led by Dr. Lesh to help before it's too late. Close Ad. New This Month. New and Upcoming Netflix Shows and Movies. New and Upcoming Hulu Shows and Movies. Naked Wines has a Great Offer. What to Watch. If You Like

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Craig T. Nelson Steve Freeling. JoBeth Williams Diane Freeling. Beatrice Straight Dr. Dominique Dunne Dana Freeling. Oliver Robins Robbie Freeling. Michael McManus Ben Tuthill.

Poltergeist cast

Sign In. Edit Poltergeist Steve Freeling JoBeth Williams Lesh Dominique Dunne

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The comedy horror film Scary Movie 2 parodies the movie's clown doll attack in Robbie's bedroom, as well as Diane's levitation. As the family is shaken awake by the quake, Carol Anne eerily intones, "They're here. Marty Richard Lawson Costumes 2 Credits. Craig T. Pearl Makeup Artist. Mark A. David Lindsay-Abaire. Joseph R. JoBeth Williams Diane Freeling. It's clear she's experienced in her field and quickly determines there's a poltergeist situation in the house where multiple spirits are at work. What to Watch. See production info at IMDbPro. It's the same kind of thing, with the same shape and some shared ingredients, but the texture's gone limp, and there's no sense of occasion about it, and there's some unpalatable goop stuffed in the crust.

The cult classic Poltergeist is a masterpiece that blends a science fiction influence from Steven Spielberg and horror elements from Tobe Hooper. The two cinema greats created a visually entrancing movie that's scarier than its PG rating leads you to believe and was a commercial success that inspired two sequels, a television series, and a remake in The story follows Steven and Diane Freeling, along with their three children, as they deal with paranormal occurrences in their home.

Robins was a child actor who appeared in the first two Poltergeist films, along with the TV movie Million Dollar Infield. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories , we're happy to send you some reminders Click ' OK ' then ' Allow ' to enable notifications. Sammy Fabelman. Marty Casella. Lou Perry. During the s, Universal Studios briefly toyed with the idea of making a prequel film for the character of Reverend Kane. Richard Edlund. James H. Jerry Goldsmith. Top Gap. Zelda Rubinstein Tangina.