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  • You see the famous lion roar gracefully. Then you hear The Star Spangled Banner and immediately you start to have doubts about whether or not you just rented a horror movie....August 3, 2010

    Act I: They’re Here!

    You see the famous lion roar gracefully. Then you hear The Star Spangled Banner and immediately you start to have doubts about whether or not you just rented a horror movie….

  • Carol Anne’s disappearance establishes a new theme in the film. Earlier on, we got our taste of fear and how the spirits will use that against us. Now we will...August 3, 2010

    Act II: Going After Carol Anne

    Carol Anne’s disappearance establishes a new theme in the film. Earlier on, we got our taste of fear and how the spirits will use that against us. Now we will…

  • The next day, the Freelings are packing up and getting ready to leave the house and the events that transpired there far behind them.  Later that night, Robbie wakes up to  finds...August 3, 2010

    Act III: Escape from Cuesta Verde!

    The next day, the Freelings are packing up and getting ready to leave the house and the events that transpired there far behind them.  Later that night, Robbie wakes up to  finds…

  • Resources       Poltergeist Production Notes A Conversation with Jerry Goldsmith by Randall D. Lason, CinemaScore #11/12 Fangoria #19 #20 #21 ASC Podcast Interview with Matthew Leonetti and Richard...July 29, 2010

    Acknowledgements

    Resources       Poltergeist Production Notes A Conversation with Jerry Goldsmith by Randall D. Lason, CinemaScore #11/12 Fangoria #19 #20 #21 ASC Podcast Interview with Matthew Leonetti and Richard…

  • The Holiday Inn sign says “Welcome Dr. Fantasy and Friends.” Dr. Fantasy is producer Frank Marshall’s nickname. In the scene where Steve and Diane are discussing the pool, the tv...July 29, 2010

    Trivia

    The Holiday Inn sign says “Welcome Dr. Fantasy and Friends.” Dr. Fantasy is producer Frank Marshall’s nickname. In the scene where Steve and Diane are discussing the pool, the tv…

  • The  exteriors were shot at Simi Valley, California while Mike Muscarella, the Construction Coordinator, oversaw the construction of the interior sets at MGM. According to Richard Edlund, lingering thoughts of  a...July 29, 2010

    Principal Photography

    The  exteriors were shot at Simi Valley, California while Mike Muscarella, the Construction Coordinator, oversaw the construction of the interior sets at MGM. According to Richard Edlund, lingering thoughts of  a…

  • Scenes: Storm clouds approach Cuesta Verde and a tornado attacks the Freeling residence. How They Were Done: A “cloud tank” was used for some of the effects shots. A 7×5...July 29, 2010

    How They Did It: The Tornado!

    Scenes: Storm clouds approach Cuesta Verde and a tornado attacks the Freeling residence. How They Were Done: A “cloud tank” was used for some of the effects shots. A 7×5…

  • In the screenplay, the sequence where the Freelings and the paranormal psychologists witness the spirits at the staircase is a bit different. Instead of a floating spirit, the screenplay describes...June 24, 2010

    Alternate Staircase Scene

    In the screenplay, the sequence where the Freelings and the paranormal psychologists witness the spirits at the staircase is a bit different. Instead of a floating spirit, the screenplay describes…

  • In 1988, we got the third and final Poltergeist movie. This time around, most of the cast and filmmakers decided to jump ship before it completely sank, and the only people returning...June 23, 2010

    Spirits in the City: The Third and Final Sequel

    In 1988, we got the third and final Poltergeist movie. This time around, most of the cast and filmmakers decided to jump ship before it completely sank, and the only people returning…

  • With Poltergeist being the hit it was, a sequel was unavoidable. In 1986, Poltergeist II:The Other Side was released, giving us a bit of backstory and insight on The Beast. Following the...June 23, 2010

    They’re Back: The Story of the Inevitable Sequel

    With Poltergeist being the hit it was, a sequel was unavoidable. In 1986, Poltergeist II:The Other Side was released, giving us a bit of backstory and insight on The Beast. Following the…

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