Poltergeist1982
“"They're here."”
Directed by Tobe Hooper, Steven Spielberg
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🏆 Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 wins & 9 nominations total
The premise
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.
Horror Vault's take
The Freeling family's picture-perfect suburban life is upended when their home is invaded by forces that defy explanation — furniture moves, spirits communicate, and the boundary between the living world and something far darker begins to dissolve. What starts as eerie curiosity quickly escalates into a desperate fight to keep the family together. Paranormal investigators are brought in, but the threat proves far greater than anyone anticipated. This landmark haunted-house film balances genuine wonder with mounting terror, grounding its supernatural spectacle in the very real love of a family pushed to its limits.
Content: Frightening Supernatural Imagery, Peril Involving Children, Some Disturbing Visuals, Jump Scares
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Cast
JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling
Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling
Beatrice Straight
Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne
Dana Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
Tangina Barrons
Richard Lawson
Ryan
Martin Casella
Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
Ben Tuthill
Virginia Kiser
Mrs. Tuthill
James Karen
Mr. Teague
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