

Poltergeist
1982-06-04 · 114 min · ★ 7.2
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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Production details
- Directors
- Tobe Hooper
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,700,000
- Revenue
- USD 121,733,131
Top Cast
JoBeth WilliamsDiane Freeling
Craig T. NelsonSteve Freeling
Beatrice StraightDr. Lesh
Dominique DunneDana Freeling
Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
Oliver RobinsRobbie Freeling
Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
Richard LawsonRyan
Martin CasellaDr. Marty Casey
Virginia KiserMrs. Tuthill
James KarenMr. Teague
Lou PerrymanPugsley
Dirk BlockerJeff Shaw
Allan GrafNeighbor
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