Poltergeist

Poltergeist

Poltergeist is a 1982 American horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper and co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the first and most successful film of the Poltergeist film trilogy. Set in a California suburb, the plot focuses on a family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct the family's youngest daughter. The film was ranked as #80 on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments and the Chicago Film Critics Association named it the 20th scariest film ever made. The film also appeared as #84 on American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Thrills, a list of America's most...
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quick facts
Release date:June 4, 1982
Directed by:Tobe Hooper
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:114 Minutes
Producer:Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Editor:Michael Kahn, Steven Spielberg
Music by:Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography:Matthew F. Leonetti
Screenplay by:Mark Victor, Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais
Estimated budget:$10,700,000
Genre:Thriller

Cast of Poltergeist

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling
Born:April 4, 1944
Age:68
JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling
Born:December 6, 1948
Age:63
James Karen
James Karen
Mr. Teague
Born:November 28, 1923
Age:88
Lou Perryman
Lou Perryman
Pugsley
Born:Aug. 15, 1941
Died:Apr. 1, 2009
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight
Dr. Lesh
Born:Aug. 2, 1914
Died:Apr. 7, 2001
Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Ryan
Born:March 7, 1947
Age:65

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Richard Edlund
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YearAward Nomination
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Richard Edlund
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Film director of Poltergeist

Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper
Born: January 25, 1943
Age: 69

Tobe Hooper is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ; the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation...
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I'm Dangerous Tonight 1990
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Music contributors for Poltergeist

Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King "Jerry" Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for...
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Prequels and sequels to Poltergeist

Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg produced the movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    Tobe Hooper was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie Poltergeist?
  • A:
    Jerry Goldsmith composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the movie, "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities were the stars of movie, "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    Beatrice Straight, Craig T. Nelson, Dominique Dunne, JoBeth Williams, Oliver Robins and Heather O'Rourke starred in the movie.
  • Q:
    What slogan was used in advertising materials for the motion picture, "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "They're here."
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the motion picture "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    The total runtime is 114 minutes.
  • Q:
    When was the movie "Poltergeist" premiered?
  • A:
    The film was released in 1982.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film Poltergeist?
  • A:
    Mark Victor, Steven Spielberg and Michael Grais wrote the script for the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "Poltergeist"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 114 minutes.

Awards & Accolades

  • Saturn Award For Best Horror Film
    1982
  • Saturn Award for Best Make-up
    1982

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Quotes

  • They're here!

    - Carol Anne Freeling
Poltergeist
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