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👻📺 Poltergeist became one of the most recognizable supernatural horror movies of the 1980s. Released in 1982, the film was directed by Tobe Hooper, while Steven Spielberg co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. The story of the Freeling family and the supernatural forces invading their home delivered plenty of unforgettable moments.

One of those moments gave horror fans the famous line “They’re here!”, spoken by Carol Anne, played by Heather O'Rourke. The movie also received three Academy Award nominations, recognizing its visual effects, sound-effects editing, and Jerry Goldsmith's original score.

And then there's that unforgettable swimming-pool sequence! 💀 JoBeth Williams has discussed how real human skeletons were used during production, rather than ordinary plastic props. From its practical effects to its memorable supernatural imagery, Poltergeist has accumulated fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that continue to interest horror fans decades later.

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00:00Facts About Poltergeist
00:01Drew Barrymore Stephen King
00:03Drew Barrymore was heavily considered for Carol Ann in the development phase of Poltergeist.
00:08Instead, Steven Spielberg cast Heather or Orca's Angelic.
00:12Barrymore's audition led to her casting in E.T., which Spielberg made back-to-back with Poltergeist.
00:17Stephen King was also approached to write the screenplay.
00:20Two years later, Barrymore would star in King's Firestarter.
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👻📺 Which “Poltergeist” fact surprised you the MOST? 💀 And be honest—did this movie scare you when you first watched it? 😱👇

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