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Poltergeist

on BBC One London

Film. The chilling horror story co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg, starring JoBeth Williams, Craig T Nelson

The Freelings are just like any other Californian suburban family. Then one night their youngest child hears a voice from inside the television set. An invasion of friendly spirits is followed by a terrifying force of evil which threatens to destroy the house and its occupants.
Director Tobe Hooper (1982)
Film Reviews pages 47-52

Contributors

Producer:
Steven Spielberg
Director:
Tobe Hooper
Diane Freeling:
Jobeth Williams
Steve Freeling:
Craig T Nelson
Dr Lesh:
Beatrice Straight
Dana Freeling:
Dominique Dunne
Robbie Freeling:
Oliver Robins
Carol Anne Freeling:
Heather O'Rourke
Ben Tuthill:
Michael McManus
Mrs Tuthill:
Virginia Kiser
Marty:
Martin Casella

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