Poltergeist

Poltergeist

Theatrical - Wide 1982-06-04

Cast JoBeth Williams Beatrice Straight Dominique Dunne Heather O'Rourke Oliver Robins
Directed by Tobe Hooper
Written by Steven Spielberg Michael Grais Mark Victor

Box Office Gross: $121,733,131

Running Time: 114 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group

Genres: Horror

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7/10

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.

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