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We kick off Shocktober 2020 with a look at Tobe Hooper's 1982 film Poltergeist. It'ss the story of a suburban family beset by supernatural forces.
Vincenzo Natali and Christine Makepeace join Mike to discuss hauntings, the pedigree of the film, the sequels, and 2015 remake.
Special guests Dahlia Schweitzer (author of Haunted Homes), Chris O'Neill (author on Tobe Hooper), actor Oliver Robins, producer Mark Victor, Poltergeist III director Gary Sherman, and 2015 remake director Gil Kenan also join the conversation.
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Vincenzo Natali and Christine Makepeace join Mike to discuss hauntings, the pedigree of the film, the sequels, and 2015 remake.
Special guests Dahlia Schweitzer (author of Haunted Homes), Chris O'Neill (author on Tobe Hooper), actor Oliver Robins, producer Mark Victor, Poltergeist III director Gary Sherman, and 2015 remake director Gil Kenan also join the conversation.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.
Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
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