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Poltergeist

A young family is visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, but then they turn nasty and start to terrorize the family, eventually "kidnapping" their youngest daughter.

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JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling
Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling

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Awards

  • 1983 - Oscar - Best Effects, Visual Effects - nominated
  • 1983 - Oscar - Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing - nominated
  • 1983 - Oscar - Best Music, Original Score - nominated
  • 1983 - Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress - winner

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