Is Poltergeist one of a kind?

Yes, very. More singular than 99% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 68% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Poltergeist end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Poltergeist

Name: Poltergeist
Genre: Horror
Released: 1982
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke

"They're here."

Directed by Tobe Hooper

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group

1982114 min7.2 / 10

A visceral supernatural thriller that weaponizes the sanctity of the suburban home and family bonds to generate sustained dread and wonder.

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.

Clusters

Religious Horror Movies Cursed Revenge Pacts Epic Fantasy Adventures Cold War Creatures and Paranoia Justice and Freedom

Genres

Horror

Keywords

Dying And Death Parent Child Relationship Medium Poltergeist Halloween Ghostbuster Haunted House Paranormal Phenomena Family Relationships Suburbia Power Of Goodness Haunted Anxious

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Poltergeist one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Is Poltergeist violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Poltergeist scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Poltergeist easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Poltergeist end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Poltergeist sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.