Poltergeist Timeline
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The Complete Unauthorized Timeline of Tobe Hooper's 'Poltergeist'. A forthcoming book charting the history and making of the influential 1982 horror classic
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September 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
My latest post on the misconceptions between Steven Spielberg's unmade 'Night Skies' and 'Poltergeist'
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Tobe Hooper’s SALEM’S LOT (1979) New 4K Restoration World Premiere! 😱📺😈 Coming to Beyond Fest 2025.
This FREE event is exclusive to the festival so RSVP now for your chance to attend! Screening courtesy of Warner Bros.
9/28 11 am at the Aero:
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This FREE event is exclusive to the festival so RSVP now for your chance to attend! Screening courtesy of Warner Bros.
9/28 11 am at the Aero:
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September 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Tobe Hooper’s SALEM’S LOT (1979) New 4K Restoration World Premiere! 😱📺😈 Coming to Beyond Fest 2025.
This FREE event is exclusive to the festival so RSVP now for your chance to attend! Screening courtesy of Warner Bros.
9/28 11 am at the Aero:
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
This FREE event is exclusive to the festival so RSVP now for your chance to attend! Screening courtesy of Warner Bros.
9/28 11 am at the Aero:
www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...
Happy Birthday to the wonderful Oliver Robins the talented actor and director. His portrayal of Robbie Freeling in Poltergeist 1 and 2 still resonate after more than 40 years. Hope you're having a great day Oliver!!
July 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Happy Birthday to the wonderful Oliver Robins the talented actor and director. His portrayal of Robbie Freeling in Poltergeist 1 and 2 still resonate after more than 40 years. Hope you're having a great day Oliver!!
This is an original production used POLTERGEIST script that I recently purchased. It's dated "FIRST DRAFT February, 1981" on the light blue cover which has faded. It was owned by someone in the sound dept and includes fascinating memos, including the sound editing budget for Poltergeist.
July 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This is an original production used POLTERGEIST script that I recently purchased. It's dated "FIRST DRAFT February, 1981" on the light blue cover which has faded. It was owned by someone in the sound dept and includes fascinating memos, including the sound editing budget for Poltergeist.
The original press clipping from January 1982 that previewed Joe Haldeman's novelization of 'POLTERGEIST
July 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The original press clipping from January 1982 that previewed Joe Haldeman's novelization of 'POLTERGEIST
Joe Haldeman's novelization of 'POLTERGEIST' was being publicised as late as January 1982, just a few short months before the films release. Sadly Joe's version was never released, although a few proof bound galleys did find there way into the Collector market and are hugely sought-after
July 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Joe Haldeman's novelization of 'POLTERGEIST' was being publicised as late as January 1982, just a few short months before the films release. Sadly Joe's version was never released, although a few proof bound galleys did find there way into the Collector market and are hugely sought-after
A special thanks to writer Joe Haldeman for his humour and warmth whilst talking to me. Joe is best known for his Hugo Award winning novel ‘The Forever War.’ In 1981 Steven Spielberg picked him to write the novelization to ‘Poltergeist’. Joe finished his novel adaptation, but it was never released.
July 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A special thanks to writer Joe Haldeman for his humour and warmth whilst talking to me. Joe is best known for his Hugo Award winning novel ‘The Forever War.’ In 1981 Steven Spielberg picked him to write the novelization to ‘Poltergeist’. Joe finished his novel adaptation, but it was never released.
Any guesses?
July 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Any guesses?
I've often thought that the unused version of 'The Beast' inspired the appearance of Dan Aykroyd's hitchhiking ghoul in Twilight Zone The Movie (1983). Both were created by Craig Reardon and it was shot only a few short months after the release of Poltergeist in 1982
July 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I've often thought that the unused version of 'The Beast' inspired the appearance of Dan Aykroyd's hitchhiking ghoul in Twilight Zone The Movie (1983). Both were created by Craig Reardon and it was shot only a few short months after the release of Poltergeist in 1982
Following on from my last post about the unused version of The Beast in the closet, I wanted to show the final version. Much thanks to Matt Knowles for the photo who can be found on instagram @poltergeist1982
July 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Following on from my last post about the unused version of The Beast in the closet, I wanted to show the final version. Much thanks to Matt Knowles for the photo who can be found on instagram @poltergeist1982
A very rare photo of Tobe Hooper chatting to Craig Reardon during the production of Poltergeist in 1981. This looks like the original design for the Beast. Anyone else seen this photo before?
July 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A very rare photo of Tobe Hooper chatting to Craig Reardon during the production of Poltergeist in 1981. This looks like the original design for the Beast. Anyone else seen this photo before?
I'm thrilled to reveal that I spoke with 'Poltergeist' Transport Coordinator Gary Hellerstein. Gary has worked on some incredible films including E.T. Return of the Jedi, Buckaroo Banzai, The Last Crusade, Kindergarten Cop and Lost Highway. His stories are brilliant and have never been told before
July 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm thrilled to reveal that I spoke with 'Poltergeist' Transport Coordinator Gary Hellerstein. Gary has worked on some incredible films including E.T. Return of the Jedi, Buckaroo Banzai, The Last Crusade, Kindergarten Cop and Lost Highway. His stories are brilliant and have never been told before
A huge Thank-You to Poltergeist Sound Effects Editor Mark Mangini for today's interview. The 2 times Oscar winner has worked on over 160 films in a career spanning almost 50 years. He's worked on - Escape from New York, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Mad Max Fury Road and Dune to name just a few
June 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A huge Thank-You to Poltergeist Sound Effects Editor Mark Mangini for today's interview. The 2 times Oscar winner has worked on over 160 films in a career spanning almost 50 years. He's worked on - Escape from New York, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Mad Max Fury Road and Dune to name just a few
I have an upcoming interview with a Poltergeist crew member next week.
They have won 2 Oscars!
Can anyone guess who it is?
They have won 2 Oscars!
Can anyone guess who it is?
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I have an upcoming interview with a Poltergeist crew member next week.
They have won 2 Oscars!
Can anyone guess who it is?
They have won 2 Oscars!
Can anyone guess who it is?
Celebrating the 43rd anniversary of the release of 'POLTERGEIST' which opened on June 4, 1982. Directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist was MGM's biggest hit of 1982
June 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Celebrating the 43rd anniversary of the release of 'POLTERGEIST' which opened on June 4, 1982. Directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist was MGM's biggest hit of 1982
On this day - May 11 1981, principal photography on 'Poltergeist' began. The first scene shot was an exterior by the newly moved cemetery, overlooking the housing complex and Teague (James Karen) offers Steve (Craig T. Nelson) a full partnership
May 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
On this day - May 11 1981, principal photography on 'Poltergeist' began. The first scene shot was an exterior by the newly moved cemetery, overlooking the housing complex and Teague (James Karen) offers Steve (Craig T. Nelson) a full partnership
The second time Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg joined forces was for Spielberg's short lived TV series 'Amazing Stories'. Hooper is seen here directing the season 2 episode 'Miss Stardust' which aired on this day in 1987
#stevenspielberg #tobehooper #amazingstories #80sTV
#stevenspielberg #tobehooper #amazingstories #80sTV
April 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The second time Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg joined forces was for Spielberg's short lived TV series 'Amazing Stories'. Hooper is seen here directing the season 2 episode 'Miss Stardust' which aired on this day in 1987
#stevenspielberg #tobehooper #amazingstories #80sTV
#stevenspielberg #tobehooper #amazingstories #80sTV
Remembering Beatrice Straight who passed away this day in 2001. Remembered for playing Dr. Martha Lesh in Poltergeist. She won the Oscar for Network. Her performance is the shortest ever to win at 5 mins, 2 secs of screen time
#tobehooper #StevenSpielberg #poltergeist #BeatriceStraight #80sHorror
#tobehooper #StevenSpielberg #poltergeist #BeatriceStraight #80sHorror
April 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Remembering Beatrice Straight who passed away this day in 2001. Remembered for playing Dr. Martha Lesh in Poltergeist. She won the Oscar for Network. Her performance is the shortest ever to win at 5 mins, 2 secs of screen time
#tobehooper #StevenSpielberg #poltergeist #BeatriceStraight #80sHorror
#tobehooper #StevenSpielberg #poltergeist #BeatriceStraight #80sHorror
April 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Happy birthday Tobe Hooper! In case you didn’t know, @patrickbromley.bsky.social & I do a podcast series called Hanging with Tobe Hooper. We were on a hiatus during my move this fall, but we’ll be back soon! Here’s our last ep on INVADERS FROM MARS: www.fthismovie.net/2024/09/hang...
HANGING WITH TOBE HOOPER 08: INVADERS FROM MARS
Patrick and Heather always have a penny for the U.S. Marines.
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January 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Happy birthday Tobe Hooper! In case you didn’t know, @patrickbromley.bsky.social & I do a podcast series called Hanging with Tobe Hooper. We were on a hiatus during my move this fall, but we’ll be back soon! Here’s our last ep on INVADERS FROM MARS: www.fthismovie.net/2024/09/hang...
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In 2014, William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper took to the stage for #TheTexasChainSawMassacre's 40th anniversary. It's essential viewing.
William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper's 2014 stage discussion is equal parts rambling, funny and heart-warming
In 2014, William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper took to the stage for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's 40th anniversary. It's essential viewing.
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October 22, 2024 at 4:28 PM
In 2014, William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper took to the stage for #TheTexasChainSawMassacre's 40th anniversary. It's essential viewing.
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Would you believe Liberace as a gay killer clown in a movie directed by Tobe Hooper? Well, it was allegedly on the cards in the early 1980s! Read about this and other 'lost slashers' on Hysteria Lives!
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February 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Would you believe Liberace as a gay killer clown in a movie directed by Tobe Hooper? Well, it was allegedly on the cards in the early 1980s! Read about this and other 'lost slashers' on Hysteria Lives!
www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Lost-Slasher...
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JITTERS MOVIE: Detective Collymore, a single divorced father, stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the death of Tiffany, Digging deeper, he discovers Jitters, psychological twists.
Trailer:
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crowdfund:
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Trailer:
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crowdfund:
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JITTERS FIRST MOVIE TRAILER
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December 13, 2024 at 11:40 PM
JITTERS MOVIE: Detective Collymore, a single divorced father, stumbles upon a mysterious case involving the death of Tiffany, Digging deeper, he discovers Jitters, psychological twists.
Trailer:
youtu.be/VqxrQh4mblQ
crowdfund:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
Trailer:
youtu.be/VqxrQh4mblQ
crowdfund:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/jit...
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We failed. “However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.” We have decided to extend our fundraiser until January 31st, 2025, and hope for a better outcome. Hope is all we have left now.
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December 31, 2024 at 11:32 PM
We failed. “However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.” We have decided to extend our fundraiser until January 31st, 2025, and hope for a better outcome. Hope is all we have left now.
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Remembering filmmaker Tobe Hooper who was born on this day in 1943. He would have been 82 years old. A uniquely visionary filmmaker who is sadly missed #TobeHooper #Poltergeist #TexasChainsawMassacre #SalemsLot #InvadersFromMars #Horror #HorrorFilms
January 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Remembering filmmaker Tobe Hooper who was born on this day in 1943. He would have been 82 years old. A uniquely visionary filmmaker who is sadly missed #TobeHooper #Poltergeist #TexasChainsawMassacre #SalemsLot #InvadersFromMars #Horror #HorrorFilms