The Making of Poltergeist

1982 0h 8m EN

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8.7

MASTERPIECE

★8.7TMDB · 3

DocumentaryTV Movie

Synopsis

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A behind-the-scenes look at how some of the visual effects were accomplished in the feature film Poltergeist (1982).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Steven Spielberg
Self
Tobe Hooper
Self
Frank Marshall
Self
Craig T. Nelson
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank Marshall

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Editor Steve Starkey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and Frank Marshall carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0256171 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frank Marshall directs. Steve Starkey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Steve Starkey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and Frank Marshall carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0256171 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.