What Happened to the Poltergeist Franchise?

Poltergeist was the biggest horror movie of 1982. Six years later, its final sequel opened in fifth place and limped to $14 million. In between, the franchise lost its director, Spielberg, the Freeling parents, its villain, and the little girl the whole series was built around... This is the full story of how Poltergeist fell apart: the real skeletons in the pool, the hidden original ending of Part III, the forgettable 2015 remake, and the tragedies people still call a curse. subscribe for more :) ————————————————————— All film clips and images used in this video are the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.