• Lights, Camera, Apparition: Poltergeist's Sinister Saga

  • Sep 20 2023
  • Length: 39 mins
  • Podcast

Lights, Camera, Apparition: Poltergeist's Sinister Saga By cover art

Lights, Camera, Apparition: Poltergeist's Sinister Saga

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Get ready to pull back the curtain and step into the spectral limelight of the iconic horror film, Poltergeist. Fancy a journey down the sinister rabbit hole that is the world of Poltergeist’s creation and legacy? We’re pulling no punches as we unravel the spine-chilling, real-life haunting of the Hermann family that inspired the movie, and navigate the eerie coincidences, bizarre accidents, and the alleged curse that seemed to stalk the film's cast and crew.

    Settle in, as we unravel the conundrum of the Hermann family’s inexplicable experiences with bottles popping and objects flying, a spectacle that mystified investigators and captured the nation's attention. We’ll delve into the unproduced comedy screenplay by Michael Grace and Mark Victor, Spielberg's intricate visual effects, and the controversial decision to use real human skeletons as props. All this and more as we dissect the painstakingly detailed production process of Poltergeist. While we’re at it, let's examine the intriguing theories behind the Poltergeist curse and the uncanny sense of foreknowledge reported by some cast members.

    Finally, we'll tie it all together by exploring how Poltergeist's legacy continues to leave an indelible mark on our collective cultural psyche, with an intriguing case study of Denver's Cheesman Park. We’ll journey through the interweaving narratives of eerie tales and whispered legends, tragedies that befell the cast and crew, and how the real and fictitious realms collide to deliver a captivating horror experience. So, buckle up for a thrilling exploration as we unravel the dark choices made in the name of art, the contradictions shrouded in mystery, and the undeniable power of belief.

    Check out our other Podcast Network shows!

    When Walls Can Talk: The Podcast
    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your Podcasts

    Ghostbesties: The Horror Reaction Show
    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your Podcasts

    Email me! jeremy@whenwallscantalktarot.com
    Instagram: @when_walls_can_talk
    Twitter: @WWCTThePodcast
    Join the Facebook Group!

    Visit the website
    Become a Patron
    Shop WWCT Merch
    Show more Show less
activate_primeday_promo_in_buybox_DT
Art True Crime
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Lights, Camera, Apparition: Poltergeist's Sinister Saga

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available