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Derek Rayne: (asking about Nick's reason for joining the Legacy) All I want to know is why.
Nick Boyle: Because I believe in what we're doing.
Derek Rayne:Why?
Nick: Because it's right! Because we're fighting evil, because we're making the world a better place, because I haven't got anything else to do!
Nick Boyle: Because I believe in what we're doing.
Derek Rayne:Why?
Nick: Because it's right! Because we're fighting evil, because we're making the world a better place, because I haven't got anything else to do!
Black Widow was the second episode of the second season of the Canadian television series Poltergeist: The Legacy which first premiered on March 9, 1997. The series revolved around the members of a secret society known as the Legacy, and their efforts to protect humankind from occult dangers. In this episode the character Karen Morgan is a.
Poltergeist: The Legacy television series. Show information, episode list, cast, and airdates. If this page is being served from any other site than pazsaz.com it is not a legitimate Pazsaz Entertainment Network page! Both the name and concept of the poltergeist became famous to modern audiences by the Poltergeist movies and the subsequent TV series Poltergeist: The Legacy. The first Poltergeist movie actually gave an excellent depiction (during the first half of the film) of a 'typical' poltergeist infestation, right down to the depiction of the focus as a.
Poltergeist: The Legacy is a television series from Canada and the United States that ran from 1996 to 1999 for four seasons (three on Showtime, the last on Sci Fi Channel). This horror-themed show had little to do with the movies; rather, the plot followed a group called the Legacy, comprised of humans who have seen through The Masquerade and choose to quietly deal with a partly Unmasqued World.
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The series featured interesting plot-lines, well-defined characters, a score of frequently over-dramatic strings, and talented actors who appeared to have been directed rather strongly over-the-top at times. In the more natural scenes, they show their talent quite well, but when something supernatural occurs, the scenes start getting pushed into the area of Melodrama. This tendency could be said to cause the show to ebb and flow between good and So Bad, It's Good.
Each episode concluded with a brief personal inner monologue from the character featured in the episode. The show almost definitely qualifies as a Cult Classic.
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This show contains examples of the following tropes:
- Badass Normal: Former Navy SEAL Nick Boyle is one guy that you would not want to mess with.
- Badass Bookworm: Derek Rayne is good with the book research, experienced at fighting the forces of darkness, and a European who watches over the group in a slightly fatherly capacity. Had major character makeover from S1 into sucessive seasons by giving up sweater vests donning a leather jacket and a devil may care attitude.
- Black and Nerdy: Alexandra Moreau, the Creole computer expert who speaks French and has a head for research, is the rare female example of this trope, and she is definitely portrayed in a positive light.
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- Celibate Hero: Father Philip Callaghan is a tormented priest, torn between the Legacy and his parish, and torn between the aforementioned celibacy and the fact that he is apparently too young and attractive to avoid women trying to get a glimpse of what's under his robes.
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- Dragged Off to Hell: One episode featured a serial killer's soul trying to force a priest to absolve him before the demons caught up with him. The priest stood his ground (repentance being a prerequisite for absolution, and the killer having none), and the killer met his fiery fate.
- Fantasy Kitchen Sink: And how. Name a supernatural theme, and it's likely there was an episode about it.
- Fetus Terrible: The pilot movie had Rachel give birth to a demonic baby which then dragged her around the room by the umbilical cord.
- Haunted Heroine: Rachel fits this pretty well. She is a single Mama Bear who stumbles onto the supernatural completely unaware.
- In Name Only: Has nothing to do with the movies.
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Created by | Steven Spielberg |
Original work | Poltergeist |
Years | 1982–2015 |
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Poltergeist is an Americanhorror film series distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the 1980s. The original trilogy revolves around the members of the Freeling family, who are stalked and terrorized by a group of ghosts led by a demon known as the Beast that are attracted to the youngest daughter, Carol Anne. The original film was co-written and produced by Steven Spielberg. The Poltergeist films collected a total of approximately $132 million at the United States box office.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with co-financing from 20th Century Fox, released a 'revisionist' reboot of the series[1] in May 2015.[2]
Films[edit]
Poltergeist (1982)[edit]
Poltergeist is the original film in the trilogy, directed by Tobe Hooper, co-written by Steven Spielberg and released on June 4, 1982. The story focuses on the Freeling family, which consists of Steve (Craig T. Nelson); Diane (JoBeth Williams); Dana (Dominique Dunne); Robbie (Oliver Robins); and Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke), who live in a California housing development called Cuesta Verde, which comes to be haunted by ghosts. The ghosts communicate only with Carol Anne through the family's television set, and are under the control of a demon known as the 'Beast.' The ghosts, attracted to Carol Anne's life force and believing she will help lead them into the 'Light', abduct her through her bedroom closet, which acts as a portal to their dimension. Most of the film involves the efforts to rescue her on the part of her family, a group of parapsychologists and a spiritual medium named Tangina Barrons (Zelda Rubinstein). Carol Anne is eventually retrieved from the other side and, following a second attack by the Beast that reveals the ghosts had originated from an improperly relocated cemetery underneath the neighborhood, the family flees Cuesta Verde, while the house caves in on itself and is sucked into another dimension.[3]
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)[edit]
The first sequel, Poltergeist II: The Other Side, directed by Brian Gibson and released on May 23, 1986, is set a year following the events in Poltergeist and offers an alternate explanation of the ghosts' origin. The film also develops the identity and backstory of the Beast, who had lived during the 19th century as a religious zealot named Reverend Henry Kane (Julian Beck). Kane was the leader of a utopiancult, who in anticipation of the end of the world, had sealed themselves in a cavern located directly below what later became the Freelings' property. Kane is anxious to possess Carol Anne in order to continue manipulating his followers after death. The ghosts follow and attack the Freelings at their current household. Aided by an American Indianshaman named Taylor (Will Sampson), the Freelings manage to escape from Kane and his followers a second time.[3][4]
Poltergeist III (1988)[edit]
The final film in the original trilogy, Poltergeist III, was directed and co-written by Gary Sherman and released on June 10, 1988. In order to protect Carol Anne, the Freelings have sent her to temporarily live with her skeptic relatives, Pat and Bruce Gardner (Nancy Allen and Tom Skerritt) and their daughter Donna (Lara Flynn Boyle), who reside in a Chicagoskyscraper. However, Carol Anne's recollection of her experiences during her psychiatric sessions enable Kane and his followers to locate her and make contact through the building's ubiquitous mirrors.[3][5] After the ghosts abduct Carol Anne, then Donna, her boyfriend Scott (Kipley Wentz), Pat, and Bruce enlist the help of Tangina to retrieve them, who eventually sacrifices herself to save the family by escorting Kane into the Light.
Poltergeist (2015)[edit]
The reboot of the series, Poltergeist, was directed by Gil Kenan and released on May 22, 2015. It centers on a family struggling to make ends meet, relocates to a suburban home and, like the original, the youngest daughter is kidnapped by spirits that possess the house. Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt star as the married couple, Kennedi Clements plays the daughter, and Jared Harris plays the host of a paranormal-themed TV show who comes to the aid of the family.
Future[edit]
On April 10, 2019, it was announced that Russo Brothers would helm a new remake of the franchise.[6]
Television[edit]
Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996–1999)[edit]
A spin-offtelevision series, Poltergeist: The Legacy, ran from 1996 to 1999, though it does not have any connection to the films other than the title.[7]
Cast and crew[edit]
Cast[edit]
The following table shows the cast members who played the primary characters in the film series.
Character | Original series | Reboot | ||
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Poltergeist (1982) | Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) | Poltergeist III (1988) | Poltergeist (2015) | |
Carol Anne Freeling | Heather O'Rourke | |||
Steve Freeling | Craig T. Nelson | |||
Diane Freeling | JoBeth Williams | |||
Dana Freeling | Dominique Dunne | |||
Robbie Freeling | Oliver Robins | |||
Dr. Martha Lesh | Beatrice Straight | |||
Ryan Mitchell | Richard Lawson | |||
Dr. Marty Casey | Martin Casella | |||
Tangina Barrons | Zelda Rubinstein | |||
Jessica Wilson | Geraldine Fitzgerald | |||
Taylor | Will Sampson | |||
Bruce Gardner | Tom Skerritt | |||
Pat Wilson-Gardner | Nancy Allen | |||
Donna Gardner | Lara Flynn Boyle | |||
Dr. Seaton | Richard Fire | |||
Scott | Kipley Wentz | |||
Reverend Henry Kane / 'The Beast' | Julian Beck Noble Craig (Vomit Creature)1 | Nathan Davis Corey Burton (Voiced)2 | ||
Madison Bowen | Kennedi Clements | |||
Eric Bowen | Sam Rockwell | |||
Amy Bowen | Rosemarie DeWitt | |||
Griffin Bowen | Kyle Catlett | |||
Kendra Bowen | Saxon Sharbino | |||
Carrigan Burke | Jared Harris | |||
Dr. Brooke Powell | Jane Adams | |||
Boyd | Nicholas Braun | |||
Note(s) 1. Henry Kane in his 'Vomit Creature' incarnation is portrayed by Noble Craig. 2. Though Henry Kane was portrayed by Nathan Davis, he was voiced by Corey Burton.[8] |
Crew[edit]
Occupation | Film | |||
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Poltergeist (1982) | Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Poltergeist III | Poltergeist (2015) | |
Director | Tobe Hooper | Brian Gibson | Gary Sherman | Gil Kenan |
Writer(s) | Michael Grais Steven Spielberg Mark Victor | Michael Grais Mark Victor | Gary Sherman Brian Taggert | David Lindsay-Abaire |
Producer(s) | Frank Marshall Steven Spielberg | Michael Grais Mark Victor | Barry Bernardi | Roy Lee Sam Raimi Robert Tapert |
Composer | Jerry Goldsmith | Joe Renzetti | Marc Streitenfeld | |
Cinematographer | Matthew F. Leonetti | Andrew Laszlo | Alex Nepomniaschy | Javier Aguirresarobe |
Editor | Michael Kahn | Thom Noble Bud S. Smith M. Scott Smith | Ross Albert | Jeff Betancourt Bob Murawski |
Reception[edit]
Box office performance[edit]
Film | Release date (US) | Budget | Box office revenue | Reference | ||||
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United States | Foreign | Worldwide | ||||||
Poltergeist (1982) | June 4, 1982 | $10.7 million | $76,606,280 | $45,099,739 | $121,706,019 | [9] | ||
Poltergeist II: The Other Side | May 23, 1986 | $19 million | $40,996,665 | N/A | $40,996,665 | [9] | ||
Poltergeist III | June 10, 1988 | $9.5 million | $14,114,488 | N/A | $14,114,488 | [9] | ||
Poltergeist (2015) | May 22, 2015 | $35 million | $47,425,125 | $48,210,406 | $95,635,531 | [10] | ||
Total | $74.2 million | $178,545,003 | N/A | $272,452,703 | ||||
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Critical and public response[edit]
Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
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Poltergeist (1982) | 86% (59 reviews)[11] | 79 (7 reviews)[12] |
Poltergeist II: The Other Side | 37% (19 reviews)[13] | N/A |
Poltergeist III | 17% (18 reviews)[14] | N/A |
Poltergeist (2015) | 31% (128 reviews)[15] | 47 (27 reviews)[16] |
Average | 43% | 63 |
Poltergeist curse[edit]
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The 'Poltergeist curse' is a rumored curse attached to the Poltergeist trilogy and its crew, derived from the deaths of two young cast members in the six years between the releases of the first and third films.[3][17] The rumor and the surrounding deaths were explored in a 2002 episode of E! True Hollywood Story titled 'Curse of Poltergeist'.[18]
- Dominique Dunne, who played the eldest daughter Dana in the first film, died on November 4, 1982, at age 22 after being strangled by her ex-boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney.[19] He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison, but was paroled after serving three and a half years.[17] This was her only motion picture appearance before her death.
- Heather O'Rourke, who played Carol Anne in all three Poltergeist films, died on February 1, 1988 at the age of 12 due to complications from an acute bowel obstruction.[20][21][22]
Documentary[edit]
The Curse of Poltergeist, a documentary film based on the mystery of the franchise, was set to begin shooting in November 2015. The upcoming film will be directed by Adam Ripp and will be financed and produced by his company Vega Baby, alongside Indonesia-based MD Pictures. The documentary will focus on the life and experiences of actor Oliver Robins, who played Robbie Freeling in the first and second installments of the franchise, as a way to explore the tragedies that have befallen those involved with the films.[23]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^'MGM, Fox 2000 To Co-Finance & Distribute ‘Poltergeist’; Production To Start This Fall'. Deadline Hollywood. June 20, 2013.
- ^Hipes, Patrick. 'Rosemarie DeWitt Chimes In For 'La La Land''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ abcdLee, Joseph (4 September 2008). 'A Bloody Good Time 9.04.08: Poltergeist Franchise Breakdown'. 411mania.com. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ^Kelhoffrr, Josh (23 June 2010). 'They're Back: The Story of the Inevitable Sequel'. Poltergeist Online.
- ^Kelhoffrr, Josh (23 June 2010). 'Spirits in the City: The Third and Final Sequel'. Poltergeist Online.
- ^https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3555052/poltergeist-getting-remade-captain-america-avengers-directors/
- ^Mackie, Drew (May 20, 2015). '20 Things You Might Not Know About the Original Poltergeist Trilogy'. People. Archived from the original on May 21, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
- ^'Interview with the Voice of Kane'. PoltergeistIII.com. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ abc'Box Office History for Poltergeist Movies'. The-Numbers. Nash Information Services. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ^'Poltergeist (2015)'. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^'Poltergeist (1982)'. Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
- ^'Poltergeist Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^'Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)'. Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ^'Poltergeist III (1988)'. Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^'Poltergeist (2015)'. Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^'Poltergeist Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ^ abMikkelson, Barbara. 'Poltergeist Deaths', Snopes.com, August 17, 2007
- ^'Documentary to Explore 'Poltergeist' Movie Curse'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^'Dominique Dunne, Actress, Dies After Being Choked', The New York Times, November 5, 1982
- ^Baker, Bob (May 26, 1988). 'Suit Blames Doctors in Death of Young Actress'. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California, US: Tribune Company. p. 35. ISSN0458-3035. OCLC3638237. Retrieved August 7, 2008.
- ^'Heather O'Rourke, 12; Starred in 'Poltergeist''. The New York Times. February 3, 1988. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^Folkart, Burt A. (February 2, 1988). ''Poltergeist' Star Heather O'Rourke Dies at Age of 12'. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California, US: Tribune Company. p. 3. ISSN0458-3035. OCLC3638237. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^Mia Galuppo (October 7, 2015). 'Documentary to Explore 'Poltergeist' Movie Curse'. The Hollywood Reporter. (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved October 8, 2015.
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External links[edit]
- Poltergeist (1982) on IMDb
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side on IMDb
- Poltergeist III on IMDb
- Poltergeist (2015) on IMDb
- Poltergeist: The Legacy on IMDb
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