We’re diving into Poltergeist (1982): the haunted-house classic that said, “What if your TV had better reception… from the afterlife?”

We break down the Spielberg vs. Tobe Hooper debate (who really directed this thing?), revisit the most iconic moments (“They’re here…”, the clown scene, the tree attack, the face-melting mirror panic, and that chaotic “the house is clean” LIAR ending), and rank the movie like true horror gremlins. Is it terrifying? Is it cheesy? Is it secretly a theme-park ride disguised as a horror film? Yes. Yes. Yes.

Also: we may or may not uncover the real villain of Poltergeist… and it might be Tweety the Canary. 🐤💀 (Don’t ask. Just witness the madness.)

If you love horror movie reviews with jokes, practical effects talk, cursed-movie lore, and chaotic podcast energy, you’re in the right place. Drop your rating, your favorite scene, and whether you think you’d survive ONE (1) night in that neighborhood.

🎬 In this episode:

Poltergeist (1982) review + reaction + first-time watch thoughts

Spielberg/Hooper director controversy discussion

Best scenes + funniest moments (Tangina supremacy)

Special effects: “aged badly” vs “still rules” debate

Horror franchise influence: Conjuring / Insidious / Ghostbusters vibes

Letterboxd rating + “Quote or Kill” picks

The ending that goes OFF THE RAILS

Your hosts- Kevin, Nathan, and Gill

Produced by Nathan

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