The Poltergeist Curse

The Poltergeist movie franchise has terrified audiences since the 1980's - but the behind the scenes story may be even more wild than the franchise itself. From the shocking murder of a rising star, to mysterious deaths, plane crashes, fires, controversial movie props and on-set exorcisms, today we explore the urban legend of the infamous "Poltergeist Curse".

Today's Sources Include:

E! True Hollywood Story - Poltergeist

https://youtu.be/-cJR_haEt6w?si=PWVXVhl2IQlZLDSb

https://people.com/dominique-dunne-death-what-to-know-11839520

https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/the-poltergeist-curse-its-heeere

https://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/05/25/ghostly-memories-still-have-hold-on-poltergeist-stars/

https://ruhighlander.org/home/2025/10/30/the-poltergeist-curse-the-tragic-deaths-and-mysterious-happenings-connected-to-the-horror-film-franchisenbsp

www.poltergeist.poltergeistiii.com/richard.html

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/film/poltergeist-movie-actors-died-470353-20240923

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/e3bMMGvIko

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