Poltergeist [1982 film]

by Tobe Hooper (Director), Michael Grais (Screenwriter), Steven Spielberg (Screenwriter), Mark Victor (Screenwriter)

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The Freeling family is a typical middle class family living in the peaceful Cuesta Verde Estates. Steve, his wife Diane, 16-year-old daughter Dana, 8-year-old Robbie, and 5-year-old Carol Ann live in a tract house. Soon strange things begin to happen around the house; the pet canary dies, mysterious storms occur, and Carol Ann is summoned to the TV set, where a strange shaft of green light hits her and causes the room to shake. As the curious events continue, Carol Ann is repeatedly drawn to show more the television, where she begins to talk to "the TV people." Soon Carol Ann is sucked into a closet, disappearing from this reality plane. Unable to find his daughter, Steve consults Dr. Lesh, a para-psychologist from a nearby college. Lesh finds that the paranormal phenomena is so strong in the Freelong household she is unable to deal with it and sends for clairvoyant and professional exorcist Tangina to examine the house in hopes of finding Carol Ann. Tangina makes a horrifying discovery: Carol Ann is alive and in the house, but is being held on another spectral plane. show less

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Tobe Hooper
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Michael Grais
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Steven Spielberg
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Mark Victor
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Canonical title
Poltergeist [1982 film]
Original title
Poltergeist
Original publication date
1982-06-04
People/Characters
Steve Freeling; Diane Freeling; Dana Freeling; Robbie Freeling; Carol Anne Freeling
Important places
Cuesta Verde, California, USA; California, USA
Related movies
Poltergeist (1982 | IMDb)
Original language
English

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DDC/MDS
791.43 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures
LCC
PN1997 .P65 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures Plays, scenarios, etc.
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ISBNs
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