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Poltergeist
Movie (1982)
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Movie (1982)
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no sexual content or nudity. A teenage character goes on a date, but nothing sexual is shown.
Violence & Gore
A tree attacks and drags a boy outside, and a family member is attacked by a malevolent presence. Skeletal corpses erupt from a flooded pit, and a brief, shocking image of a decaying face appears. Nothing is shown in extended detail.
Profanity
Occasional mild language, including a few uses of words such as 'damn' and 'hell'.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
No drug use is shown. Adults drink socially in a couple of scenes, which is incidental and not emphasised.
Frightening Scenes
The film is very frightening throughout, with sustained dread, sudden jump scares, a clown doll, a demonic presence and an intense climax. Scenes of a child being pulled into the television and spirits surrounding the family are particularly frightening.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The family's bond and their determination to rescue Carol Anne are central, with Diane's courage shown when she goes into the portal.
Role models
Diane is resourceful and brave, and the family works together to protect each other.
Representation
The cast is largely white and middle-class, with little diversity of background shown.
Learning
There is little educational content, though the film touches on the idea of the afterlife and spirits who have not found rest.
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