Movie: Poltergeist

Top 10 Billed Cast

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson

Steve Freeling

JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams

Diane Freeling

Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight

Dr. Lesh

Dominique Dunne
Dominique Dunne

Dana Freeling

Oliver Robins
Oliver Robins

Robbie Freeling

Heather O'Rourke
Heather O'Rourke

Carol Anne Freeling

Michael McManus
Michael McManus

Ben Tuthill

Virginia Kiser
Virginia Kiser

Mrs. Tuthill

Martin Casella
Martin Casella

Dr. Marty Casey

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson

Ryan

Video Trailer Poltergeist

Video: 4K UHD Trailer

4K UHD Trailer

4K UHD Trailer

International Trailer

International Trailer

Trailer

Trailer

A Terrible Presence

A Terrible Presence

Extended Preview

Extended Preview

Ghosts Abduct Carol Anne Scene

Ghosts Abduct Carol Anne Scene

Mick Garris on Poltergeist

Mick Garris on Poltergeist

POLTERGEIST – The first suburban haunted house | MUBI Podcast

POLTERGEIST – The first suburban haunted house | MUBI Podcast

Swimming With Skeletons

Swimming With Skeletons

TCM Big Screen Classics Fathom Event

TCM Big Screen Classics Fathom Event

All 11 videos

4K UHD Trailer

4K UHD Trailer - Trailer

International Trailer

International Trailer - Trailer

Trailer

Trailer - Trailer

A Terrible Presence

A Terrible Presence - Clip

Extended Preview

Extended Preview - Clip

Ghosts Abduct Carol Anne Scene

Ghosts Abduct Carol Anne Scene - Clip

Mick Garris on Poltergeist

Mick Garris on Poltergeist - Featurette

POLTERGEIST – The first suburban haunted house | MUBI Podcast

POLTERGEIST – The first suburban haunted house | MUBI Podcast - Featurette

Swimming With Skeletons

Swimming With Skeletons - Clip

TCM Big Screen Classics Fathom Event

TCM Big Screen Classics Fathom Event - Teaser

The Making of Poltergeist (1982)

The Making of Poltergeist (1982) - Behind the Scenes

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