Poltergeist (1982)

Poltergeist (1982)

1982 PG 114 Minutes

Horror

Craig T. Nelson stars as Steve Freeling, the main protagonist, who lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses f...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Poltergeist is one of the most famous horror films of all time. Consistently referenced in pop culture and has even had its own remake (which isn't great...). This however, is a great family drama with horror elements. Strictly speaking I wasn't s... Read the full review »
  • WHAT I LIKED: Horror films can do two things. They can simply scare the living crap out of you, and they can use their horror concept to explore some real life themes. Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper's 'Poltergeist,' is definitely more so concern... Read the full review »