Movies like Poltergeist

Key Features:: Suburban life, Paranormal activity, Family in peril, Supernatural horror, Ghost story, Exorcism, Child in danger, Relocation, Based on true events, Cult classic
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, dramatic
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Supernatural thriller enthusiasts, Fans of classic horror
Emotional Arc:: Contentment → Fear → Desperation

Poltergeist

1982-06-04

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

Genres

Horror

Cast

JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein, Richard Lawson, Martin Casella, Michael McManus

Crew

Tobe Hooper, Michael Grais, Steven Spielberg, Mark Victor, Steven Spielberg

Rating

★7.153(3207 votes)