Poltergeist

Poltergeist is a 1982 American horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper and co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the first and most successful film of the Poltergeist film trilogy. Set in a California suburb, the plot focuses on a family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct the family's youngest daughter. The film was ranked as #80 on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments and the Chicago Film Critics Association named it ... More

Initial release date:

  • Jun 4, 1982

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 54 min

Also known as:

  • Poltergeist,
  • Juegos diabólicos,
  • Poltergeist: demoniache presenze,
  • Poltergeist - O Fenômeno,
  • Duch,
  • Poltergeist: Juegos diabólicos,
  • Poltergeist, o Fenómeno,
  • Kucni duh,
  • Kötü ruh,
  • Poltergeist - La vengeance des fantômes,
  • To pnevma tou kakou,
  • Poltergeist - Kopogó szellem

Film

Directed by

Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper (born January 25, 1943) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986); the three-time Emmy...

Tagline:

  • They're here...
  • It Knows What Scares You

Story by:

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Jun 4, 1982
  • Apr 18, 2000
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Production design by:

Set Decoration by:

Other crew:

Crewmember Film crew role

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 54 min

Languages:

Country of origin:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 10,700,000

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 1982

BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 84
  • 2001
  • 448
  • 7.0
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills of 2001

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1982

BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects Nominees

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