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Poltergeist

Chilling horror. The Freelings are like any other Californian suburban family. But one night, their youngest, ten-year-old Carol Ann, hears a voice from inside the television set. At first, there is an invasion of friendly spirits, but then a force of evil threatens to destroy them.

1 hour, 54 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Oct 202322:00
BBC Three

Credits

Diane FreelingJoBeth Williams
Steve FreelingCraig T Nelson
Dr LeshBeatrice Straight
Dana FreelingDominique Dunne
Robbie FreelingOliver Robins
Carol Anne FreelingHeather O'Rourke
Ben TuthillMichael McManus
Mrs TuthillVirginia Kiser
MartyMarty Casello
RyanRichard Lawson
TanginaZelda Rubinstein
Mr TeagueJames Karen
WriterSteven Spielberg
WriterMichael Grais
WriterMark Victor
ProducerFrank Marshall
ProducerSteven Spielberg
ComposerJerry Goldsmith
Director of photographyMatthew F Leonetti
DirectorTobe Hooper

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  • Wed 28 Mar 201223:45
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  • Thu 29 Mar 201200:35
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  • Wed 3 Apr 201300:20
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  • Wed 3 Apr 201301:20
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  • Fri 18 Oct 201323:50
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  • Sat 19 Oct 201300:20
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  • Fri 31 Jul 202022:45
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  • Fri 31 Jul 202023:15
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  • Fri 31 Jul 202023:45
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  • Sat 31 Oct 202023:25
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  • Thu 21 Oct 202121:00
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  • Mon 17 Oct 202223:15
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  • Fri 27 Jan 202321:00
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  • Thu 2 Feb 202321:00
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  • Sat 21 Oct 202323:50
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  • Sun 22 Oct 202300:35
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  • Tue 24 Oct 202322:00
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