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FilmMovie ReviewsPoltergeist — 1982

Poltergeist

1982

1h 54m

Horror/Thriller

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Cast

JoBeth Williams (Diane Freeling)Heather O'Rourke (Carol Anne Freeling)Craig T. Nelson (Steve Freeling)Beatrice Straight (Dr. Lesh)Dominique Dunne (Dana Freeling)Oliver Robins (Robbie Freeling)Michael McManus (Ben Tuthill)Virginia Kiser (Mrs. Tuthill)Martin Casella (Marty)Richard Lawson (Ryan)Zelda Rubinstein (Tangina)James Karen (Mr. Teague)Lou Perryman (Pugsley)Clair E. Leucart (Bulldozer Driver)Dirk Blocker (Jeff Shaw)Allan Graf (Neighbor)Joseph Walsh (Neighbor)Helen Baron (Woman Buyer)

Director

Tobe Hooper

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Synopsis

A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.

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