Combining unrelenting imagination with in-home paranormal activity & child abduction turned into a guaranteed masterpiece with POLTERGEIST (1982). Filmmakers Tobe Hooper & Steven Spielberg proved the horror genre could have emotional depth while remaining absolutely terrifying & creative. And on its 40th Anniversary year, POLTERGEIST still reigns supreme as one of the most memorable ghost stories ever told.
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The lengthy development/writing process of the film & the state of horror in 1982; Hooper & Spielberg’s careers at the time, how they came to collaborate & controversy behind their partnership; vibe vs. theme, elevated/unusual aspects of the story & fundamental fears; cast & character dissections; the film’s score, framing style & special effects; memorable scenes, the double ending, sequels, recognition & longevity, plus our undying appreciation of JoBeth Williams.
JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O’Rourke, Beatrice Straight & Zelda Rubinstein star in POLTERGEIST (1982). Directed by Tobe Hooper.
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We revisit Billy’s unscripted insanity which descended upon the debut episode of Late Night with David Letterman in 1982.
//***Final Thoughts on POLTERGEIST***\\
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Episode 35 : Deliverance
Episode 34 : Magnolia
Episode 33 : RE-ANIMATOR
Episode 32 : New Jack City
Episode 31 : But I’m A Cheerleader
Episode 30 : Repo Man
Episode 29 : Ghostbusters (1984)
Episode 28 : A Fish Called Wanda
Episode 27 : ALIEN (40th Anniversary)
Episode 26 : The Legend of Billie Jean
Episode 25 : Heathers
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Episode 22 : Batman (1989)
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