Episode 488: Poltergeist (1982)

We kick off Shocktober 2020 with a look at Tobe Hooper's 1982 film Poltergeist. It's the story of a suburban family beset by supernatural forces.

Vincenzo Natali and Christine Makepeace join Mike to discuss hauntings, the pedigree of the film, the sequels, and 2015 remake.

Interviews

00:46:14 Dahlia Schweitzer talks about her upcoming book, Haunted Homes

01:42:32 Chris O'Neill talks about the questions of authorship and his upcoming book on Tobe Hooper

02:15:52 Oliver Robins talks about working on Poltergeist and Poltergeist II: The Other Side

02:36:43 Mark Victor talks about Poltergeist and Poltergeist II: The Other Side

03:19:08 Gary Sherman talks about Poltergeist III

04:20:07 Gil Kenan talks about the 2015 Poltergeist remake

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