Did you know Poltergeist was inspired by a real haunting? That’s not the weirdest thing about this movie. From murderous mechanical toys, unsettling children and psychokinesis, the events behind the scenes of Poltergeist run parallel to the plot of the film itself. Can one misguided production choice bring bad luck to the entire crew?

Credits

Written and Produced by Katie Waldron and Amelia Lewis (@talesfromstage13)

Edited by Katie Waldron (@katie_with_a__k)

Music by Xander Rodzinski (@xander.rodzinski)

Logo Artwork by Annie LaFlamme (@annelise_laflamme)

Special Thanks to Ross Blocher (@rossblocher from OH NO! With Ross and Carrie)

Sources

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGZanwuNO7o

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/poltergeist-steven-spielberg-director-conspiracy-theory-confirmed-tobe-hooper-a7846651.html