Reviewed
1982
Reviewed
The all-time greatest Poltergeist
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Poltergeist
Updated April 4, 2026
The Freelings are your typical (white) middle-class family. They move into a new suburban development built by Steve Freeling's employer, and as they break ground on a new swimming pool, some strange shit starts happening.
The Freelings are your typical (white) middle-class family. They move into a new suburban development built by Steve Freeling's employer, and as they break ground on a new swimming pool, some strange shit starts happening.
Cast
Steve Freeling
Played by Craig T. Nelson
Diane Freeling
Played by JoBeth Williams
Carol Anne Freeling
Played by Heather O'Rourke
Tangina Barrons
Played by Zelda Rubinstein
Dr. Lesh
Played by Beatrice Straight
Dana Freeling
Played by Dominique Dunne
Lewis Teague
Played by James Karen
Robbie Freeling
Played by Oliver Robins
Filmmakers
Villains
Review Scores
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Overall
Essential horror
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It's essential horror viewing.
Scare
Slight unease
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The clown, tho.
Intensity
Noticeably heavy
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It is kinda tense, even for a movie made in the '70s.
Gore
Bloodless
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I don't think there's any blood.
Horror Scale
11
Date night safeWhy would you do this
Date Night Safe
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The scares are the main event — genuinely creepy in places. Some white-knuckle moments.
