Poltergeist (1982): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!

Poltergeist (1982) — 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know! #rememberwhen Poltergeist convinced an entire generation that televisions, clown dolls, and bedroom closets could never be trusted again? Released in 1982, MGM's supernatural horror classic starred Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Beatrice Straight, and Zelda Rubinstein. Produced by Steven Spielberg and officially directed by Tobe Hooper, Poltergeist became one of the most influential horror films ever made while sparking decades of behind-the-scenes controversy. These are 15 weird facts about Poltergeist, from shocking casting stories and behind-the-scenes production secrets to real skeletons, famous special effects, the Steven Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate, and the unforgettable moments that made this horror classic legendary. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - #15: Drew Barrymore Almost Played Carol Ann — Drew Barrymore 02:43 - #14: Steven Spielberg Wanted Stephen King — Stephen King 03:46 - #13: The Real Skeletons in the Pool — JoBeth Williams 05:01 - #12: The Killer Clown Scene Almost Went Wrong — Oliver Robbins 06:07 - #11: The Face-Ripping Scene Wasn't in the Script — Michael McCracken 06:55 - #10: Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams' Marijuana Scene — Craig T. Nelson 08:07 - #9: Steven Spielberg's Childhood Fears Inspired Poltergeist — Steven Spielberg 09:20 - #8: The Twilight Zone Episode That Inspired Poltergeist — Richard Matheson 11:05 - #7: Zelda Rubinstein's Incredible Hollywood Breakthrough — Zelda Rubinstein 12:20 - #6: Who Really Directed Poltergeist? — Tobe Hooper 13:45 - #5: The Housebound Lawsuit Against Poltergeist — Steven Spielberg 15:22 - #4: Why Poltergeist Kept Its PG Rating — Steven Spielberg 17:00 - #3: The Truth About the Poltergeist Curse — Heather O'Rourke 18:28 - #2: The Miniature House That Had One Take — Industrial Light & Magic 19:30 - #1: Steven Spielberg's Hidden Cameo in the Face-Ripping Scene — Steven Spielberg Watch more Weird Facts videos:    • Movie Deep Dives   #poltergeist #stevenspielberg #tobehooper #HeatherORourke #CraigTNelson #JoBethWilliams #ZeldaRubinstein #stephenking #80sMovies #horrormovies #moviefacts #behindthescenes #filmtrivia #classichorror