Poltergeist
1982 | 114 min | Horror
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88%) and it made about 11 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsSolid
1 win, 3 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; nominated for Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$122 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
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Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Tobe Hooper
- 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
- Michael McManusBen Tuthill