Poltergeist (1982)

Why The Box Office?: Films of 1980s: 1982 (55 movies items)

" The 1982 horror film Poltergeist was a massive box office success, earning $76.6 million domestically. It became the highest-grossing horror film of 1982 and the eighth highest-grossing film of the year overall. Its extraordinary commercial triumph can be attributed to several key factors: The Spielberg and Hooper Dream Collaboration The movie combined the distinct talents of two filmmaking powerhouses. Steven Spielberg co-wrote and produced the film, infusing it with his trademark subur"

Needle Drop Count: 1980’s: 1980-1983 (137 movies items)

" 15 ghost scores Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and featuring the Hollywood Studio Symphony, and Hollywood Film Chorale. Running time: 114 mins Length of score: 53 minutes Cues per average: 0.13 minutes Cues per minute: 7.6 minutes Most memorable cue: The single most memorable and recognized piece of music from the Poltergeist score is "Carol Anne’s Theme" (commercially released on the soundtrack as "No TV / End Credits" or "The Neighborhood—Day"). It is widely considered one of Jerry Go"

Generation Z and Films of the 80’s: 1980 - 1984 (102 movies items)

"Gen Z generally views the 1982 Poltergeist as an influential, nostalgia-heavy classic. While many respect its practical effects and foundational role in the genre, younger audiences often find it less scary by today's standards, viewing it more as an entertaining, slightly campy piece of pop culture history. Key Gen Z Perspectives Nostalgia vs. Camp: Younger viewers who watch Poltergeist for the first time often see it as a product of its era. The 80s effects, while groundbreaking at the "

Horror Film Kill Counts (109 movies items)

" Ghosts count: Unspecified Running time: 114 mins Number of ghosts: Unspecified Number of jump scares: 9 Number of jump scares per minute: 5 mins Most memorable ghost scare: The Swimming Pool Skeletons While there are many scares to be found (face scene anyone?) The agreed upon scare was when Diane Freeling was waste deep in water and was scared by skeletons! “You moved the cemetery, but you left the bodies, didn't you? You son of a bitch, you left the bodies and you only moved the hea"

Movies...Most Memorable Movie quotes (43 movies items)

"'They're here...'Heather O'Rourke spoke these two timeless words when her character Carol Anne announced the arrival of supernatural monsters in the 1982 movie "Poltergeist." You might hear someone imitate the line upon the arrival of unwanted guests."

Leatherface vs. (127 movies items)

"Poltergeist In a battle between Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and a Poltergeist (supernatural entity), the Poltergeist would likely win due to its intangibility, environmental manipulation, and supernatural nature. While Leatherface is a physically formidable human-level slasher, he has no way to harm a spirit that can manipulate the physical world around him. Outcome: Leatherface (Bubba Sawyer) Strengths: Incredibly strong, durable, large stature, and relentless with his chain"

children are scary (44 movies items)

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Pumpkinhead vs. (132 movies items)

"Poltergeists Will they know what scares Pumpkinhead? Outcome: Poltergeist spirits (like Reverend Kane) are incorporeal, Pumpkinhead might struggle to land a physical blow, while the spirits could easily manipulate the demon's surroundings. Winner: Poltergeists"

Hard Time In Movie Jail (682 movies items)

"Poltergeists Crimes committed: Kidnapping, Stalking, Psychological torture Calling a expert, who is a paranormal investigator will do. Mr. Teague Crime committed Desecration of graves, dereliction, failure to obtain a valid building permit. He also neglected to tell the Freelings that while tombstones, were removed the graves were not. So, he also violated building codes, and possible safety codes. His punishment? to be haunted by poltergeists, for the rest of his life. "

Films Watched in 2025 (144 movies items)

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You Won’t Survive (37 movies items)

" Poltergeists From the Poltergeist trilogy and remake Powers include: The ghosts in the house powers include, Manifestation through various objects, Dimension crossing, Invisibility, Telekinesis, Hallucination, Flight, Intangibility, Portal creation and manipulation, Gravity distortion, and Kidnapping Why you won’t survive: It knows what scares you."

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" A quiet house, a peaceful neighbourhood, an all American family. Those things, will be turned on their heads, once poltergeists haunt the Freelings, and proceed to abduct the youngest of the family, Carol Ann. That is if can save her, but they will all the help that they can get. Poltergeist, which is German for "rumbling ghost" or "noisy spirit" is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. The film, i"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" A quiet house, a peaceful neighbourhood, an all American family. Those things, will be turned on their heads, once poltergeists haunt the Freelings, and proceed to abduct the youngest of the family, Carol Ann. That is if can save her, but they will all the help that they can get. Poltergeist, which is German for "rumbling ghost" or "noisy spirit" is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. The film, i"

“(OK) Verla 40 años después crece: la visión de la familia y el suburbio es mejor que el terror. Beatrice Straight y la vidente (extraordinaria Zelda Rubinstein) conducen a través de fx que no se desbordan del plot como los de "The thing" del mismo año. La niña viendo el poltergeist a través de la pantalla hormigueante es ícono puro” read more

Visually Breath Taking Films (677 movies items)

"Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti "