Parent Reviews of Poltergeist

Movie PG 1982 114 minutes
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Parents Say

age 12+

Based on 61 parent reviews

Parents say that this film, while a classic, strikes a balance between being scary and somewhat cheesy, making it suitable for older children but potentially frightful for younger audiences, particularly those sensitive to horror elements. It contains strong family themes and messages about parental love, but viewers warn about the scenes involving mild gore, some language, and the unsettling presence of clowns.

  • family love themes
  • suitable for tweens
  • mild gore present
  • suitable for older kids
  • contains jump scares
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