Poltergeist

Summary

Poltergeist is a film^[1]. Poltergeist has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Poltergeist received the Saturn Award for Best Make-up^[3].
• Poltergeist's instance of is recorded as film^[4].
• Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper^[5].
• Michael Grais wrote the screenplay for Poltergeist^[6].
• Mark Victor wrote the screenplay for Poltergeist^[7].
• Steven Spielberg wrote the screenplay for Poltergeist^[8].
• Poltergeist's composer is recorded as Jerry Goldsmith^[9].
• Poltergeist's genre is horror film^[10].
• Poltergeist's genre is ghost film^[11].
• Poltergeist's genre is supernatural horror film^[12].
• Poltergeist's genre is thriller film^[13].
• Poltergeist's genre is supernatural film^[14].
• Poltergeist's genre is fantasy film^[15].
• poltergeist is named after Poltergeist^[16].
• Poltergeist was followed by Poltergeist II: The Other Side^[17].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Craig T. Nelson^[18].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was JoBeth Williams^[19].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Beatrice Straight^[20].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Dominique Dunne^[21].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Heather O'Rourke^[22].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Richard Lawson^[23].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Zelda Rubinstein^[24].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Lou Perryman^[25].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was Sonny Landham^[26].
• A cast member of Poltergeist was William Vail^[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Producers include Frank Marshall^[28] and Steven Spielberg^[29]. Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper^[5]. Screenwriters include Michael Grais^[6], Mark Victor^[7], and Steven Spielberg^[8]. Cast members include Craig T. Nelson^[18], JoBeth Williams^[19], Beatrice Straight^[20], Dominique Dunne^[21], Heather O'Rourke^[22], and Richard Lawson^[23].

Publication

Publication dates include September 23, 1982^[30] and January 1, 1982^[31]. The original language of Poltergeist was English^[32]. Genres include horror film^[10], ghost film^[11], supernatural horror film^[12], thriller film^[13], supernatural film^[14], and fantasy film^[15]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand^[33] and music streaming^[34].

Subject and Themes

Main subjects include haunted house^[35], supernatural^[36], grave desecration^[37], and afterlife^[38].

Reception

Poltergeist received the Saturn Award for Best Make-up^[3]. Reviews include 7.3/10^[39], 88%^[40], and 79/100^[41].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Poltergeist was followed by Poltergeist II: The Other Side^[17].

Why It Matters

Poltergeist has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] Poltergeist is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

What awards did Poltergeist receive?

Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Make-up^[3].