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WE'RE HEEERRRRE to talk about another bonafide classic: 1982's POLTERGEIST. Is this the best movie we've covered for the show? Did Tobe Hooper really direct this movie, or was it Steven Spielberg? How many times did Nathan cry during this movie (and subsequent episode recording)? And what's the deal with Doctor Octopus, anyway? Find out as we take a deep dive into this truly perfect ghost story.
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"The Steven Spielberg 'Poltergeist' Theory That's Still Spooking Hollywood" written by Tim Grierson for MEL Magazine
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