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Poltergeist (1982)

7.2/10 1982 1h 54m
HorrorThriller
1982 • PG • 114 min • Horror, Thriller
Poltergeist (1982) poster
★ 7.3 / 10  IMDb
Horror Thriller
DirectorTobe Hooper
WriterSteven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
StarsJoBeth Williams, Heather O’Rourke, Craig T. Nelson
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $77,177,301

About Poltergeist

A young family are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorise the f…

Ratings & Reviews

7.3/10
IMDb
88%
Rotten Tomatoes
79/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 wins & 9 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Tobe Hooper
Writer
Steven Spielberg
Writer
Michael Grais
Actor
JoBeth Williams
Actor
Heather O’Rourke
Actor
Craig T. Nelson
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7.2/10
IMDb Rating
1h 54min
Runtime
1982
Year

FAQ: Poltergeist (1982)

What genre is Poltergeist (1982)?
Poltergeist (1982) is listed as Horror, Thriller.
How long is Poltergeist (1982)?
Poltergeist (1982) has a runtime of 1h 54min (114 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1982
Rating 7.2/10
Duration 1h 54m
Genre 80s Horror Movies

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