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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

1982 · 114 min · EN · PG · 7.2 (3,490 votes)
Dir. Tobe Hooper · Starring JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins · Music Jerry Goldsmith · Poltergeist Collection

“"They're here."”

Horror

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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This film delivers a masterclass in escalating dread, blending domestic warmth with chilling, tangible terror. It feels like a relentless descent into the unknown, punctuated by moments of awe and genuine fright, all while maintaining a core of familial love against overwhelming supernatural forces.

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