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The Resource Poltergeist, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Steven Spielberg production, a Tobe Hooper film ; produced by Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall ; story by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais & Mark Victor ; directed by Tobe Hooper

Poltergeist, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Steven Spielberg production, a Tobe Hooper film ; produced by Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall ; story by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais & Mark Victor ; directed by Tobe Hooper

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The Freeling family is a typical middle class family living in the peaceful Cuesta Verde Estates. Steve, his wife Diane, 16-year-old daughter Dana, 8-year-old Robbie, and 5-year-old Carol Ann live in a tract house. Soon strange things begin to happen around the house; the pet canary dies, mysterious storms occur, and Carol Ann is summoned to the TV set, where a strange shaft of green light hits her and causes the room to shake. As the curious events continue, Carol Ann is repeatedly drawn to the television, where she begins to talk to "the TV people." Soon Carol Ann is sucked into a closet, disappearing from this reality plane. Unable to find his daughter, Steve consults Dr. Lesh, a para-psychologist from a nearby college. Lesh finds that the paranormal phenomena is so strong in the Freelong household she is unable to deal with it and sends for clairvoyant and professional exorcist Tangina to examine the house in hopes of finding Carol Ann. Tangina makes a horrifying discovery: Carol Ann is alive and in the house, but is being held on another spectral plane
Language
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • chi
  • por
  • eng
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Publication
Edition
25th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (114 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1982
  • Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Contents
  • Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Isbn
9781419852800
Instance
Label
Poltergeist
Title
Poltergeist
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Steven Spielberg production, a Tobe Hooper film ; produced by Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall ; story by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais & Mark Victor ; directed by Tobe Hooper
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Actor
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Director
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Genre
Language
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • chi
  • por
  • eng
Summary
The Freeling family is a typical middle class family living in the peaceful Cuesta Verde Estates. Steve, his wife Diane, 16-year-old daughter Dana, 8-year-old Robbie, and 5-year-old Carol Ann live in a tract house. Soon strange things begin to happen around the house; the pet canary dies, mysterious storms occur, and Carol Ann is summoned to the TV set, where a strange shaft of green light hits her and causes the room to shake. As the curious events continue, Carol Ann is repeatedly drawn to the television, where she begins to talk to "the TV people." Soon Carol Ann is sucked into a closet, disappearing from this reality plane. Unable to find his daughter, Steve consults Dr. Lesh, a para-psychologist from a nearby college. Lesh finds that the paranormal phenomena is so strong in the Freelong household she is unable to deal with it and sends for clairvoyant and professional exorcist Tangina to examine the house in hopes of finding Carol Ann. Tangina makes a horrifying discovery: Carol Ann is alive and in the house, but is being held on another spectral plane
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Awards note
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films, USA, 1983: Saturn Award - Best Horror Film ; Best Make-Up (Dorothy J. Pearl) ; Best Supporting Actress (Zelda Rubinstein)
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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Poltergeist (Motion picture : 1982)
Credits note
Director of photography, Matthew F. Leonetti ; editor, Michael Kahn ; music by Jerry Goldsmith
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG
Language note
  • English or dubbed French, Portuguese or Spanish with optional Chinese, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.P6584744578 2007
PerformerNote
JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Oliver Robins, Heather O'Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1946-
  • 1943-2017
  • 1959-1982
  • 1971-
  • 1975-1988
  • 1941-
  • 1935-
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  • Spielberg, Steven
  • Marshall, Frank
  • Grais, Michael
  • Victor, Mark
  • Hooper, Tobe
  • Williams, JoBeth
  • Nelson, Craig T
  • Straight, Beatrice
  • Dunne, Dominique
  • Robins, Oliver
  • O'Rourke, Heather
  • Rubinstein, Zelda
  • Leonetti, Matthew F.
  • Kahn, Michael
  • Goldsmith, Jerry
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film Co
  • Warner Home Video (Firm)
Runtime
114
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Poltergeists
  • Middle class families
  • Haunted houses
  • California
  • Espíritus
  • Clase media
  • Haunted houses
  • Middle class families
  • Poltergeists
  • California
  • Poltergeists
  • Middle class families
  • Haunted houses
  • California
  • Ghosts
  • Family
  • Poltergeists
  • Middle class families
  • Haunted houses
  • California
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Poltergeist, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Steven Spielberg production, a Tobe Hooper film ; produced by Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall ; story by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais & Mark Victor ; directed by Tobe Hooper
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1982
  • Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Control code
ocn172896016
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
25th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (114 min.)
Isbn
9781419852800
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
012569647510
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
64751
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, stereo. and mono. ; widescreen ; dual-layer ; digitally restored and remastered
Terms governing use
This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Poltergeist, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a Steven Spielberg production, a Tobe Hooper film ; produced by Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall ; story by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais & Mark Victor ; directed by Tobe Hooper
Publication
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1982
  • Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Special features: "They are here: the real world of poltergeists revealed" documentary in 2 parts: "Science of the spirits" and "Communing with the dead."
Control code
ocn172896016
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
25th anniversary ed.
Extent
1 videodisc (114 min.)
Isbn
9781419852800
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
012569647510
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
64751
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, stereo. and mono. ; widescreen ; dual-layer ; digitally restored and remastered
Terms governing use
This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Video recording format
DVD

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