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词条 Poltergeist (film series)
释义

  1. Films

  2. Cast and crew

     Cast  Crew 

  3. Reception

     Box office performance  Critical response 

  4. Television

  5. The Poltergeist curse

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

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Poltergeist is an American horror 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

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 Steven (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]

The first sequel, 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 utopian cult, who in anticipation of the end of the world, had sealed themselves in an underground 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 Indian shaman named Taylor (Will Sampson), the Freelings manage to escape from Kane and his followers a second time.[3][4]

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 Chicago skyscraper. 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.

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.

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 installment of the franchise, as a way to explore the tragedies that have befallen those involved with the films.[6]

Cast and crew

Cast

The following table shows the cast members who played the primary characters in the film series.

CharacterFilm
Poltergeist
(1982)
Poltergeist II:
The Other Side

(1986)
Poltergeist III
(1988)
Poltergeist
(2015)
Carol Anne FreelingHeather O'Rourke
Steven FreelingCraig T. Nelson
Diane FreelingJoBeth Williams
Dana FreelingDominique Dunne
Robbie FreelingOliver Robins
Dr. Martha LeshBeatrice Straight
Ryan MitchellRichard Lawson
Dr. Marty CaseyMartin Casella
Tangina BarronsZelda Rubinstein
Jessica WilsonGeraldine Fitzgerald
TaylorWill Sampson
Bruce GardnerTom Skerritt
Pat Wilson-GardnerNancy Allen
Donna GardnerLara Flynn Boyle
Dr. SeatonRichard Fire
ScottKipley Wentz
Reverend Henry Kane / "The Beast"Julian Beck

Noble Craig (Vomit Creature)1

Nathan DavisCorey Burton (Voiced)2
Madison BowenKennedi Clements
Eric BowenSam Rockwell
Amy BowenRosemarie DeWitt
Griffin BowenKyle Catlett
Kendra BowenSaxon Sharbino
Carrigan BurkeJared Harris
Dr. Brooke PowellJane Adams
BoydNicholas 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.[7]

Crew

Crew/DetailFilm
Poltergeist (1982)Poltergeist II:
The Other Side
Poltergeist IIIPoltergeist (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
ComposerJerry 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
Running time 114 minutes 91 minutes 98 minutes 93 minutes

Reception

Box office performance

FilmRelease date (US)BudgetBox office revenueReference
United States Foreign Worldwide
Poltergeist (1982){{Start date|1982|6|4}} $10.7 million $76,606,280 $45,099,739 $121,706,019[8]
Poltergeist II: The Other Side{{Start date|1986|5|23}} $19 million $40,996,665 {{n/a}} $40,996,665[8]
Poltergeist III{{Start date|1988|6|10}} $9.5 million $14,114,488 {{n/a}} $14,114,488[8]
Poltergeist (2015){{Start date|2015|5|22}} $35 million $47,425,125 $48,210,406 $95,635,531 [9]
Total $74.2 million $178,545,003 {{N/A $272,452,703
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Critical response

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
Poltergeist (1982)86% (59 reviews)[10] 79 (7 reviews)[11]
Poltergeist II: The Other Side37% (19 reviews)[12] {{n/a}}
Poltergeist III18% (17 reviews)[13] {{n/a}}
Poltergeist (2015)31% (128 reviews)[14] 47 (27 reviews)[15]
Average 43% 63

Television

{{main|Poltergeist: The Legacy}}

A spin-off television series, The Legacy, ran from 1996 to 1999, though it does not have any connection to the films other than the title.[16]

The Poltergeist curse

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 former 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]
  • 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]

See also

  • List of ghost films

References

1. ^"MGM, Fox 2000 To Co-Finance & Distribute ‘Poltergeist’; Production To Start This Fall". Deadline Hollywood. June 20, 2013.
2. ^{{cite web|last1=Hipes|first1=Patrick|title=Rosemarie DeWitt Chimes In For ‘La La Land’|url=http://deadline.com/2015/08/rosemarie-dewitt-la-la-land-cast-ryan-gosling-emma-stone-1201491314/|website=Deadline Hollywood|publisher=Penske Business Media, LLC|accessdate=23 October 2015}}
3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/84476/A-Bloody-Good-Time-9.04.08:-Poltergeist-Franchise-Breakdown.htm |title=A Bloody Good Time 9.04.08: Poltergeist Franchise Breakdown |last=Lee |first= Joseph |publisher=411mania.com |date = 4 September 2008 |accessdate=26 February 2011}}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://poltergeistonline.com/theyre-back-the-story-of-the-inevitable-sequel/ |title=They’re Back: The Story of the Inevitable Sequel |last= Kelhoffrr |first = Josh |work=Poltergeist Online |date=23 June 2010}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://poltergeistonline.com/spirits-in-the-city-the-third-and-final-sequel/|title=Spirits in the City: The Third and Final Sequel|last=Kelhoffrr|first=Josh|work=Poltergeist Online|date=23 June 2010}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/poltergeist-movie-curse-documentary-explore-830368|title=Documentary to Explore 'Poltergeist' Movie Curse|author=Mia Galuppo|work=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=(Prometheus Global Media)|date=October 7, 2015|accessdate=October 8, 2015}}
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.poltergeistiii.com/corey.html |title=Interview with the Voice of Kane |publisher=PoltergeistIII.com |accessdate=27 February 2011}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/Poltergeist.php|title=Box Office History for Poltergeist Movies|work=The-Numbers|publisher=Nash Information Services|accessdate=26 February 2011}}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=poltergeist2015.htm |title=Poltergeist (2015) |website=Box Office Mojo |accessdate=May 25, 2015}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1016513-poltergeist/|title=Poltergeist (1982)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Flixster|accessdate=May 21, 2015}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=Poltergeist Reviews|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/poltergeist-1982|website=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=May 22, 2015}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/poltergeist_ii_the_other_side/|title=Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Flixster|accessdate=May 31, 2013}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/poltergeist_iii/|title=Poltergeist III (1988)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Flixster|accessdate=May 22, 2015}}
14. ^{{cite web|title=Poltergeist (2015)|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/poltergeist-2009/|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Flixster|accessdate=May 22, 2015}}
15. ^{{cite web|title=Poltergeist Reviews|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/poltergeist|website=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=May 26, 2015}}
16. ^{{cite web|last1=Mackie|first1=Drew|title=20 Things You Might Not Know About the Original Poltergeist Trilogy|url=http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20923734,00.html|website=People|publisher=Time Inc.|accessdate=May 21, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521183516/http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20923734,00.html|archivedate=May 21, 2015|date=May 20, 2015}}
17. ^Mikkelson, Barbara. "Poltergeist Deaths", Snopes.com, August 17, 2007
18. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/poltergeist-movie-curse-documentary-explore-830368|title=Documentary to Explore 'Poltergeist' Movie Curse|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2017-08-14|language=en}}
19. ^"Dominique Dunne, Actress, Dies After Being Choked", The New York Times, November 5, 1982
20. ^{{cite news| title= Suit Blames Doctors in Death of Young Actress| first= Bob| last= Baker| url= http://articles.latimes.com/1988-05-26/news/mn-5241_1_young-actress| newspaper= Los Angeles Times| publisher= Tribune Company| location= Los Angeles, California, US| issn= 0458-3035| oclc= 3638237| date= May 26, 1988| page = 35| accessdate= August 7, 2008}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/02/03/obituaries/heather-o-rourke-12-starred-in-poltergeist.html|title=Heather O'Rourke, 12; Starred in 'Poltergeist'|date=February 3, 1988|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=January 21, 2013}}
22. ^{{cite news|title='Poltergeist' Star Heather O'Rourke Dies at Age of 12|first=Burt A.|last=Folkart|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1988-02-03/news/mn-27226_1_poltergeist-iii|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|publisher=Tribune Company|location=Los Angeles, California, US|issn=0458-3035|oclc=3638237|date=February 2, 1988|page=3|accessdate=May 17, 2011|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5ylIybx3x?url=http://articles.latimes.com/1988-02-03/news/mn-27226_1_poltergeist-iii|archivedate=May 18, 2011|deadurl=yes|df=}}

External links

  • {{IMDb title|id=0084516|title=Poltergeist (1982)}}
  • {{IMDb title|id=0091778|title=Poltergeist II: The Other Side}}
  • {{IMDb title|id=0095889|title=Poltergeist III}}
  • {{IMDb title|id=1029360|title=Poltergeist (2015)}}
  • {{IMDb title|id=0115317|title=Poltergeist: The Legacy}}
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