What is Twentieth Century Studios Poltergeist?

Twentieth Century Studios' Poltergeist is a 1982 American horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor. The movie tells the story of a suburban family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct their young daughter.

The film stars JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson as Diane and Steven Freeling, the parents of three children who inhabit a seemingly ordinary suburban house. However, strange occurrences start to happen when their youngest daughter, Carol Anne (played by Heather O'Rourke), begins to converse with unseen entities through her television set.

As the family comes to the realization that their house is haunted, they enlist the help of parapsychologists to rescue Carol Anne after she is taken by the spirits into another dimension. The film culminates in a dramatic finale as the family battles the malevolent ghosts to retrieve their daughter.

Poltergeist is regarded as a classic of the horror genre, notably featuring impressive special effects for the time and masterful direction from Tobe Hooper. The film has spawned sequels and a 2015 remake, but the original remains a classic. Its chilling blend of humor and horror continues to captivate audiences nearly forty years after its initial release.