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2015 • 1h 33min • PG-13 • Horror

Poltergeist

"They know what scares you."

A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.

IMDb 4.9

RT 29%

MC 47

Director

Gil Kenan

Writer

David Lindsay-Abaire

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Sam Rockwell

Eric Bowen

Rosemarie DeWitt

Amy Bowen

Saxon Sharbino

Kendra Bowen

Kyle Catlett

Griffin Bowen

Kennedi Clements

Madison Bowen

Jared Harris

Carrigan Burke

Nicholas Braun

Boyd

Jane Adams

Dr. Claire Powell

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