Reference Film: XXI – POLTERGEIST by Tobe Hooper

Poltergeist (1982)
Directed by Tobe Hooper
Writing credits by Steven Spielberg (story and screenplay)
Runtime: 114 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Colour: Colour (Metrocolor)
Sound Mix: Dolby (35 mm prints)

Cast:
Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams)
Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling
Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling
Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina Barrons, Clarivoyant
Michael McManus as Ben Tuthill
Virginia Kiser as Mrs. Tuthill
Martin Casella as Dr. Marty Casey (as Marty Casella)
Richard Lawson as Ryan

Summary
While living an an average family house in a pleasant neighbourhood, the youngest daughter of the Freeling family, Carol Anne seems to be connecting with the supernatural through a dead channel on the television. It is not for long when the mysterious beings enter the house's walls. At first seeming like harmless ghosts, they play tricks and amuse the family, but they take a nasty turn- they horrify the family to death with angry trees and murderous dolls, and finally abduct Carol Anne into her bedroom closet, which seems like the entrance to the other side.