The Poltergeist Thread

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***POLTERGEIST II & POLTERGEIST III Update***




They're Here…Again! The 1986 and 1988 sequels to Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg's original classic Poltergeist are coming to Scream Factory this Winter! Today we reveal to you a few more details about them:


- Official release dates for both are January 24th


- Both will be a branded as a "Collector's Editions" that will come with a slipcover (guaranteed for three months after its original release date).


- The newly-commissioned front-facing artwork you see pictured comes to us from artist Justin Osbourn (Lifeforce, The Fog, Child's Play). The reverse side of the wraps will showcase the original theatrical poster art.


- Bonus features and specs are still in progress and will be announced sometime in Nov/Dec. However, we can confirm now that both will receive new 2K film transfers!


- Pre-order now directly from our website which includes shipping two weeks early plus a free 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed key art (while supplies last)!


Poltergeist II: https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/pol...her-sid…
Poltergeist III: https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/pol...ctor-s-…

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**Updates for POLTERGEIST II & POLTERGEIST III**

“They're Back!” (Sorry, we couldn't resist). We are excited to announce our final list of specs and extras for our upcoming releases of the two sequels within the popular Poltergeist franchise. Take a look!

POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE
• NEW 2K scan of the inter-positive
• NEW Audio Commentary with writer/producer Michael Grais
• NEW Audio Commentary with Poltergeist II webmaster David Furtney
• NEW Robbie's Return - an interview with Oliver Robins
• NEW The Spirit World - an interview with special effects designers Richard Edlund, Steve Johnson and Screaming Mad George
• NEW Ghosts of Giger - a look at the contributions of artist H.R. Giger featuring rare photos and illustrations and an interviews with Giger's friend and agent Les Barany and special effects designer Steve Johnson, Richard Edlund and Screaming Mad George
• Vintage Featurettes: They're Back: The Making of Poltergeist II, Monster Shop and Ghostmakers: The Magic of Poltergeist II
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Still Galleries (behind-the-scenes photos, stills, posters and script pages)

POLTERGEIST III
• NEW 2K scan of the inter-positive
• NEW Audio Commentary with director Gary Sherman
• NEW Audio Commentary with Poltergeist III webmaster David Furtney
• NEW High Spirits - an interview with screenwriter Brian Taggert
• NEW Reflections - an interview with actress Nancy Allen
• NEW Mirror Images - an interview with Special Effects Creator John Caglione, Jr.
• Alternate Ending (subtitled)
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Still Galleries (behind-the-scenes photos, stills, posters and script pages)

Both releases will include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.

Official street date is January 31. Pre-order now for early shipping and a free 18” x 24” poster while they last @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/pol...her-sid… and https://www.shoutfactory.com/…/pol...ctor-s-…

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

The 2nd one was okay. Not great but not terrible. The preacher character was suitably creepy and there's some H.R. Giger designs but they're wasted. Never saw the 3rd one.

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

The 2nd one was okay. Not great but not terrible. The preacher character was suitably creepy and there's some H.R. Giger designs but they're wasted. Never saw the 3rd one.

Having seen the third one, all I can say is you are lucky.

[Bogart Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bogart]

I used to love Poltergeist 2 when i was young. Cain, the preacher was called. He had a creepy way of singing "God is in the holy tem-ple". It seemed quite a strange movie now i think about it. Ill have to see it again to see if it holds up at all.

[killer must kill again Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close killer must kill again]

Never saw the 3rd one.

dude, you're in luck! I found a "best of" on youtube. enjoy!

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Interesting article about what could have been, an unmade sequel that would have focused on Reverend Kane (who is the best part of the sequels that were made).

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/p...-reverend-kane

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Thankfully, it died with Beck. The decision to bring back a "lookalike" for part III was a huge mistake. That makeup job is atrocious.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

There's a European UHD release of the first film coming in September.

https://cdon.fi/elokuvat/poltergeist...u-ray-97225391

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Nice, this was the first horror film I ever saw back in 1983. Hoping it has some extras, can't believe that 2 and 3 have special editions and this has sod all. 40 years later I think they can finally dish the dirt.

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

Nice, this was the first horror film I ever saw back in 1983. Hoping it has some extras, can't believe that 2 and 3 have special editions and this has sod all. 40 years later I think they can finally dish the dirt.

No dirt will come out until Spielberg is dead.

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Coming from WB in October.

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Here's the official press release for the WB UHD release.



They’re heeere …
“Poltergeist is like a thoroughly enjoyable nightmare…in a fashion that Alfred Hitchcock might have appreciated.” – Vincent Canby, New York Times

POLTERGEIST COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK AND DIGITAL FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

THE LANDMARK HORROR FILM WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)

Own it September 20 on 4K Ultra HD and Digital

Burbank, Calif., August 11, 2022 – Poltergeist, the 1982 classic horror film written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on September 20, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Directed by Spielberg and directed by Hooper, Poltergeist stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Zelda Rubinstein, Beatrice Straight and Heather O’Rourke.

The screenplay for Poltergeist was written by Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor, from a story by Spielberg. The film was produced by Frank Marshall and Spielberg.

Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.   

Poltergeist will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own Poltergeist in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on September 20.  
 
About the Film:
Suburbanites Steve (Nelson) and Diane (Williams) suddenly experience paranormal activity in their home. What starts off as minor excitement quickly turns into nasty ghostly encounters. The disappearance of their daughter Carol Anne (O’Rourke) forces the Freelings to bring in parapsychologists and a professional exorcist to exorcise their home. Directed by Tobe Hooper and featuring Oscar Nominated Visual Effects by Richard Edlund, Michael Wood and Bruce Nicholson, Poltergeist is one of the most entertaining horror films of its time.

Ultra HD Blu-ray Elements
Poltergeist Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:

• "They Are Here: The Real World of Poltergeists Pt. 1- Science of the Spirits" RT: 15:30
• "They Are Here: The Real World of Poltergeists Pt. 2- Communing with the Dead" RT: 15:31
• "The Making of Poltergeist" RT: 7:15
• Trailer RT: 2:25

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
 
On 09/20/22, Poltergeist 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.
 
Ultra HD Blu-ray  
$24.99*
Standard Street Date: 09/20/22
EST Street Date: 09/2022
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French
Run Time: 114 minutes
Rating: PG

THE CREDITS
 
About Warner Bros. Discovery 
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than  220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com. 
 
* For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

I know we're all thinking it, so I'll just say it: that artwork is unacceptable. Absolutely some of the worst I've seen in recent memory. To think that it was actually approved, printed up and released is baffling to me.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

I guess someone at Warners likes it. If their budget was tight they could just have used the original artwork, but someone actually took three minutes to knock this one out. The Lost Boys art is fridge magnet worthy too. They're punishing us for not streaming.