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Poltergeist

Chilling horror. The Freelings are like any other Californian suburban family. But one night, their youngest, ten-year-old Carol Ann, hears a voice from inside the television set. At first, there is an invasion of friendly spirits, but then a force of evil threatens to destroy them.

1 hour, 54 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Oct 2023 22:00
BBC Three

Credits

Diane Freeling JoBeth Williams
Steve Freeling Craig T Nelson
Dr Lesh Beatrice Straight
Dana Freeling Dominique Dunne
Robbie Freeling Oliver Robins
Carol Anne Freeling Heather O'Rourke
Ben Tuthill Michael McManus
Mrs Tuthill Virginia Kiser
Marty Marty Casello
Ryan Richard Lawson
Tangina Zelda Rubinstein
Mr Teague James Karen
Writer Steven Spielberg
Writer Michael Grais
Writer Mark Victor
Producer Frank Marshall
Producer Steven Spielberg
Composer Jerry Goldsmith
Director of photography Matthew F Leonetti
Director Tobe Hooper

Broadcasts

  • Wed 2 Mar 2011 23:25
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Wed 2 Mar 2011 23:55
    BBC One Wales
  • Wed 28 Mar 2012 23:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 29 Mar 2012 00:35
    BBC One Scotland
  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 00:20
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Wed 3 Apr 2013 01:20
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Fri 18 Oct 2013 23:50
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Sat 19 Oct 2013 00:20
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Fri 31 Jul 2020 22:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Fri 31 Jul 2020 23:15
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Fri 31 Jul 2020 23:45
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Sat 31 Oct 2020 23:25
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 21 Oct 2021 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 17 Oct 2022 23:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 27 Jan 2023 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Thu 2 Feb 2023 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 21 Oct 2023 23:50
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Sun 22 Oct 2023 00:35
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 24 Oct 2023 22:00
    BBC Three

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