Poltergeist
Poltergeist is a 1982 Horror Supernatural film released on 4th June; Tobe Hooper directed the film which stars Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, and JoBeth Williams. A sequel, Poltergeist II: The Other Side, was released in 1986. It was later remade/rebooted as Poltergeist in 2015. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $111,500,000 on its budget.
Steve Freeling lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses for the company that built the neighborhood. It starts with just a few odd occurrences, such as broken dishes and furniture moving around by itself. However, when he realizes that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve calls in a team of parapsychologists led by Dr. Lesh to help before it's too late.
Cast (29)
Production Companies
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Poltergeist Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
7% 0-12
10% 20-29
24% 30-39
24% 40-49
3% 50-59
3% 60-69
28% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
34% Female
66% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
Poltergeist FAQ
When was Poltergeist released?
Poltergeist was released on Friday June 4th, 1982.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Poltergeist?
The lead role is played by Heather O'Rourke.
How much did Poltergeist cost to make?
The budget was $10,700,000.
How much money did Poltergeist make?
The worldwide revenue was $122,200,000.
Is Poltergeist on Netflix?
No, Poltergeist is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Poltergeist on Amazon Prime?
No, Poltergeist is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Poltergeist on Disney Plus?
No, Poltergeist is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States