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Poltergeist

Poltergeist

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Poltergeist

"They know what scares you."

2015

1h 33m

5.2(2433 votes)

Horror

Overview

A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

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TSG Entertainment

Ghost House Pictures

Vertigo Entertainment

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Fox 2000 Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Eric Bowen

Rosemarie DeWitt

Rosemarie DeWitt

Amy Bowen

Saxon Sharbino

Saxon Sharbino

Kendra Bowen

Kyle Catlett

Kyle Catlett

Griffin Bowen

Kennedi Clements

Kennedi Clements

Madison Bowen

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Carrigan Burke

Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun

Boyd

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Dr. Claire Powell

Susan Heyward

Susan Heyward

Sophie

Karen Ivany

Karen Ivany

Mrs. Stoller

Creative team

Directed by: Gil Kenan
Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire
Produced by: Robert Tapert
Roy Lee

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