Poltergeist

Name: Poltergeist
Director: Tobe Hooper
Genre: Horror
Released: 1982
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke

"They're here."

19821h 54m7.2(3,399 votes)

Horror

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.

Poltergeist (1982) is a horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. It stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 3,399 votes.

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Director

Tobe Hooper

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

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Where can I watch Poltergeist?

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Who stars in Poltergeist?

Poltergeist stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, and Dominique Dunne, and was directed by Tobe Hooper.

How long is Poltergeist?

Poltergeist has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did Poltergeist come out?

Poltergeist was released in 1982.

What genre is Poltergeist?

Poltergeist is a horror film.

Is Poltergeist worth watching?

Poltergeist holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.