Overview

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.

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Awards
Won the Saturn Award for Best Make-up (1983)
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Original Score (1983)
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Box office
Grossed $122M worldwide, about 11.4 times its $10.7M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in California
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Setting
Set in California
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Sequels
Followed by Poltergeist II: The Other Side
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Collection
Part of Poltergeist Collection
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Music
Music by Jerry Goldsmith
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Details

Director: Tobe Hooper
Writers: Steven SpielbergScreenplay, Story
Michael GraisScreenplay
Mark VictorScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: June 4, 1982
Original language: English
Budget: $10.7M
Revenue: $121.7M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Poltergeist Collection

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