
Pet Sematary(1989)
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.


“They're here.”
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling

Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling

Beatrice Straight
Dr. Lesh

Dominique Dunne
Dana Freeling

Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling

Oliver Robins
Robbie Freeling

Zelda Rubinstein
Tangina Barrons

Richard Lawson
Ryan

Martin Casella
Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
Ben Tuthill
Poltergeist is a horror film released in 1982 exploring themes of dying and death, parent child relationship, medium, poltergeist, halloween, ghostbuster. Directed by Tobe Hooper, it stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight. The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
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