Poltergeist
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Poltergeist
Summary
Poltergeist is a film[1]. Poltergeist ranks in the top 0.68% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,900 views/month, #638 of 94,065).[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 ranks in the top 0.68% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,900 views/month, #638 of 94,065).[2] Poltergeist has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] Poltergeist is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
What awards did Poltergeist receive?
Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Make-up[3].