Poltergeist (1982) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!
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- Poltergeist (1982)
Spirits and Coffins and Clowns.. OH MY!!
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PS: My wife says sorry for the scream :)
You've already done Alien, so we're happy for October. Thanx. Best. Leo.
I really recommend the Special Edition of Aliens, which is in reality the original cut before the studio made James Cameron trim it for time. It adds back a lot of really good back story! (But the theatrical release is still excellent if that's what you've got access to.)
part 2 and 3 ??
Heather O'Rourke (Carol-Ann) December 27, 1975, -- February 1, 1988, Crohns diease Dominique Dunne (Dana) - November 23, 1959, - November 04, 1982, Mureded,,,, Richard Lawson - (Ryan) survived a commercial air crash via swapping seats with other passenger,,,,, Lou Perryman the tv remote guy - murdered.
Dominique Dunne never got to see her movie :(:(:(:(...... - Robbie Freeling, was almost choked to death by the evil clown, just like what happens to Robbie in the scene. Steven saw that, probably in the video assist, and he pulled me away from it.
they was real skeletons used in the pool section also for part 2..... www.thethings.com/heres-why-the-poltergeist-series-was-terrifying-for-the-cast/
That scream was great! Can’t wait for Aliens! Great movie by the great James Cameron!
I saw this a few times in the cinema back in 1982. You had to wait in the lobby before you went in and you could actually hear the screams and shouts of the audience as you waited. We all just looked at one another wondering what the hell are we in for??? Good times! 😆
I remember those good ole days. Spielberg thought that ET was going to not do as well, so he concentrated on Poltergeist and made this his baby/money maker for 1982.
Woooooops. ET was in my home town's cineplex theaters for nearly 4 months. That was unheard of.
What an experience that must have been!
My friends and I went to this movie and laughed when all the girls screamed at the scary parts. Probably saw it three times. Great movie.
Oh man i would have loved to have seen this in cinemas. It has been my favourite horror film since i was a kid. For me a much better film than E.T, although i still love that movie.
Fuck man that sounds nuts. I was born in 87 my favorite movie of all time is predator with Arnold great alien movie
In the novelization, Tangina is an unwilling psychic who hates her powers and has never really learned how to use them. She's doing all this because the psychic trauma of the Freelings has reached out to her, and she's hoping that being studied by the redheaded lady will lead to a way to get rid of her powers so she can lead a normal life. So when she says, "This house is clean," she's being deceived. The Beast is actually hiding in She Who Waits, a spirit who doesn't cross over when Tangina tries to get them all to go to the light.
I love "Poltergeist"... I guess that I would have to count it as my most favorite movie of all time. I always thought it was kind of weird that the kids have an "Alien" poster in their room. Not exactly a movie for kids! BTW, Alien is my second favorite movie of all time 😊
I remember watching this back in the 80s when i was in 1st grade and it had me scared for many nights after. My sister actually got to see it in theaters but they wouldn't let me go
That clown part scared the crap out of me when I watched it
One of my all time favorite horror movies, it just has a feel not many can replicate.
It's also amazing how many standards visuals and techniques it created that have been replicated.
Plus the pool was full of actual skeletons, not sure if you can get away with that today.
Coming from a cartoon
@@kamenwaticlients For starters, the participants were your average family of 5, and not a bunch of teenagers getting hacked up with machettes and such. I think that's what initially sets it apart.
38 years later, and it’s still the most spectacular haunted house movie ever made. Been watching it so many times since the 80:s, and I never get tired of the film.
It's my favorite horror movie, as a kid growing up in the 80's it was a huge part of my childhood.
The remake was absolutely horrible though.
"Poltergeist" and "American Werewolf in London" SCARED the SHIT outta me as a kid....still give me the chills on these years later...THAT is the mark of a truly great and timeless film!
Poltergeist, Amityville 2: The possesion, The omen and The exorcist... nothing better exist in a world of horror movies... I've been a movie collector for 35 years now (I'm 52) and I know what I'm talking about. Greetings from Croatia..
I'm partly convinced this movie influenced the rise of 24 hours broadcasting.
Hahaha had to get that static to go away just in case....
That and blue screens instead of static.
@@leperwolf7287 --- it's to cut off the white noise so the ghosts can't communicate..
The most precious "Hi Daddy" in cinematic history at 19:08
Ah the clown jumpscare, it never gets old.
Pervert Herbert to the evil tree you shall not pass! Family Guy.
It gets me every time
Did you walk through the Poltergeist maze at Universal Orlando in 2018?
@@morganyakkofan9052 no, never been to Orlando.
@@nikecoro2606 Oh. Okay.
You two are a lovely couple. I love your sense of wonderment and appreciation when watching these older films. You guys watch movies the same way we oldsters did when seeing them for the first time. This seems so uncommon in this day and age. When most of the young, and some of the older, reactors watch these older films they seem bored, jaded, overly critical and unimpressed. Lacking patience in story build up, having no appreciation for character development, atmosphere and tension. You two must be "old souls". You have become my favorite reactors, replacing "Cinema Rules" (Who are great by the way, you should check them out) as number one.
Thanks so much June!! Haha we are pretty old souls! Thanks for the recommendation! I've seen some of their stuff and they are great! We look forward to keep bringing as many reaction to the channel for as long as possible!
Fun fact: Diane (JoBeth Williams) in an interview that aired on entertainment channel VH1 in December 2002, said:
I would have to go into this huge tank of what I thought were mud with these skeletons - which, by the way, I thought were plastic, but later found out they were real skeletons. It was a real nightmare.
Williams expanded on the remark in a separate interview, aired as part of the TV Land show TV Land: Myths & Legends in 2008:
You have to understand that this sequence took probably four or five days to shoot. So I was in mud and goop all day every day for like four or five days with skeletons all around me [as I was] screaming. In my innocence and naiveté, I assumed that these were not real skeletons. I assumed that they were prop skeletons made out of plastic or rubber. I found out - as did the whole crew - that they were using real skeletons, because it’s far too expensive to make fake skeletons out of rubber. And I think everybody got real creeped out by the idea of that.
That's absolutely insane!
@@KabukiKid Yup
Even Craig T. Nelson said the same thing. I saw it on AMC Eli Roth's History of Horror. First season, Episode 7, Ghost Stories. Very interesting and creepy.
Man, there's no way they could get away with that today.
Several years later, I started hearing folks saying "... did you hear? Those skeletons in 'Poltergeist' were actually real, like, she was swimming in the muck with real-life skeletons!" And I just figured "Yeah, right! Tell me another one!" ... it just seemed *too* unbelievable!
There's something so indescribable how it blends horror, humor, a sense of magical discovery with at the time a very unusual take with a more "realistic" take on ghost hunting. So damn good.
And it's an average family. Other horror movies were teenagers partying and being picked off one at a time.
The parents are THE BEST. Pot-smoking, silly people, still in love with each other, and who genuinely care for their kids. I loved Jo-Beth Williams little excited jump up and down move in the kitchen when she realized that her husband was seeing what she was seeing. Thanks, gang!
Hahaha the mom was my favorite character! Especially when she went full on Mom Strength to save the kids in the ending
lol, looked like a cheerleader jump
I can't think of a movie of this kind where the parents are as grounded and relatable as Diane and Steven. The movie simply wouldn't have the same impact without it. Combination of great scriptwriting, casting and performance.
I did a little dance recently when I showed my wife proof of the effing shadow I’ve been seeing for a while now. She saw it and was like, “what?” Good times.
Loving caring parents but yet....Give your child a ugly horrifying clown doll
Spielberg's early stuff is his best. If you haven't seen Jaws it is a must see. The amount of direction involved with multiple conversations going on in some of the scenes is superb. Even with the dated effects it is a masterful movie on all points.
spielberg was only producer on Poltergeist. it was directed by Tobe Hooper. spielberg was under contract while filming ET and another film and was prohibited under contract from directing any other productions...
@@gerbear3227 And yet, it’s still a great movie.
@@gerbear3227 That's story was half B.S. Spielberg wrote it (his only script outside of Close Encounters) and you can CLEARLY see his visual style in many scenes, Tobe Hooper had none of that. The reality was that Spielberg directed a lot of it himself as an "uncredited "2nd unit director".
@@plastique45 it’s got spielbergs touch all over it. It just looks and feels like his movie.
@@plastique45 Not true. Spielberg himself said that he didn't direct it. Look it up. It's all Hooper.
Fun little fact with the actress who played the mom JoBeth Williams. The skeletons in the pool with her were real skeletons. She didn’t find this out until after the filming. Great reaction!
Creepy fact - th-cam.com/video/j9y34hc7qfw/w-d-xo.html The Herrmann Poltergeist of Seaford, New York - Paralopedia The real poltergeist family that the movie was based on.... enfieldhaunting.com/poltergeist-true-story/
That's a crazy fact!
@Tele Thuggie "They came from Carolina Biological," Kasson said, naming a medical and science supply company that sold human skeletons mainly for use in medical schools back in the 1980s.
www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/12/22/the-shocking-history-of-the-poltergeist-curse/
From what i've heard hardly any of the crew knew the skeletons were real, basically just the people in the props department. Prop skeletons were expensive & they were unable to source the amount they needed, so they said screw it we'll get real skeletons & then just never bothered to tell anyone that they were real.
I bet she wasn’t happy when she found out.
The trick hallway was all practical. A combination of zoom, dolly, and accordion-like walls. Best. Leo.
The Dolly Zoom, aka the Vertigo Effect, was developed by Alfred Hitchcock.
@@Heegaherger I don't know if he actually invented it, but that was the first time I ever saw it. Best. Leo.
@@michaelbastraw1493 AFAIK, Hitchcock came up with the idea for it, and talked about it a lot, but it was one of his cameramen on Vertigo who worked out a way to actually do it.
The key to Poltergeist has always been the family dynamics. You really become attach to them and want things to end out okay for them. It looks like the two of you felt the same way. Great reaction.
Thank you! Yeah the family element added another great level to the movie
"Mom strength." Diane is one of the great 80s horror moms.
Jo Beth Williams has always been a very underrated actor b
This movie lets audiences of today see that all TV stations and broadcasts used to end in the middle of the night. This gave the viewer an indication to actually go to bed especially since there was literally nothing left on TV to watch and as there was no Internet or smart devices there was nothing but the radio on at that time so unless you were with your buddies drinking you would haul your butt out of the recliner or off the couch and climb into bed. In a way we need that to come back as people are addicted to their devices or flipping channels and can always find something to watch at anytime of day or night. If they shutdown or went off the air it would give your eyes and your mind a chance to actually rest and unwind but that isn't gonna come back that's for sure.
That's true... There is an endless amount of content. Even if Netflix stopped adding stuff, I probably couldn't get through everything in one lifetime!
VHS was around though, so technically, you could watch a movie if you were lucky enough to have had a VCR (which were really expensive initially). But yeah, it was usually your marker to go to bed lol.
@@Fyrecide My Mom used to pay the $700 damage deposit to rent a VCR on top of the rental fee and tape fees it was a treat and not very often until we bought our first VCR around 1988 and I got my own for my bedroom brand new in 1989.
@@bradbarter8314 Yeah my parents got one back in 1987 or 1988 as well. I didn't have a TV in my room until about 1990 - 1991 though, and I pretty much just used it to play my SNES on lol.
Now tell me if those new fangled "paranormal activities" movies even hold a candle to the good ol' days scary flicks...
I hate those movies to be honest. They come off as cheap reality show versions of Poltergeist.
You guys are watching all of my favorites! You have NO idea what seeing that guy pull his face off did to kids back in the day
Yeh face rip off lol i covered my eyes when that came on so did not see all of it in the drive in. Next summer 1983 we got a vhs recorder first moive we rented was poltergeist to rewatch again, i think i still cowered watching that scene lol. Then they aired the moive on abc tv all edited up no bad language even face rip off was cleaned up. But yeh i still rewatched it again an adult ya always discover something new about this moive got so many layers.
I can only imagine the horror as a kid!
I heard something about that scene and covered my eyes (I was 13 and not yet into horror). Saw it however many years later and the face-tearing scene is still shocking! Also, a weird thing happened after the movie ended and the end credits were rolling. When I went to get up, I felt an odd heaviness, as if the planetary gravity had somehow increased a slight bit. We all felt it, if I recall. Very strange. I still remember that to this day . . .
Yep, I saw it back in the early 80s, and it MESSED me up
It was actually super controversial at the time. It was initially rated R and Steven Spielberg appealed it and I don't know what he said probably, look no one dies in this movie there's no stabbings there's no blood spilled Etc and he got them to turn it back down to PG.
But millions of parents were ticked off when their kids saw that face ripping scene and it basically started the conversation about needing another level of movie rating. 2 years later we had PG-13
As a kid....this movie...and the sequels....scared me more than any other horror movies or franchise. To this day....the old man in Poltergeist 2 walking and singing that song...is about the scariest thing Ive ever seen lol. Im saying this to give alot of credit to the producers and directors...especially Speilberg. Because the fear lies in the way the movies were shot more than the substance.
And that old man preacher, the actor was on his last stage cancer and dying in his scenes which made for that look.
What a great line from Tangina: “It lies to her. It says things only a child can understand. “
The house imploding was a physical effect. A model of the house was wired up and pulled back thru a hole and filmed at 300 frames/second, then slowed down for the movie.
super creative!
And it still amazes me to this day.
Tobe Hooper directed "Poltergeist", Spielberg produced and co-wrote it.
Tobe Hooper is best known for "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"!
The dad is Craig T. Nelson! He had a long-running '90's sitcom called "Coach". He's awesome!
Heather O'Rourke died at the tender age of 12 due to a medical misdiagnosis and older sister Dominique Dunne was murdered at the young age of 22 so this franchise developed a "cursed" reputation as a result.
Poltergeist literally means "noisy ghost" in German. Lol.
"They're here" became a hugely popular catch-phrase in spooky situations to this day!
Thanks for all the trivia! I saw about all the unfortunate deaths.. so sad.. Ooo definitely need to check out Texas Chainsaw Massacre!
"They're baaaaack"
The kitchen table gag was done with the chairs being bolted together. Super quick grips finish the illusion before the camera panned back. Best. Leo.
Fun Fact: The father who plays in this movie as Steven Freeling actor Craig T. Nelson also voice the father Mr. Incredible / Bob Parr in the Disney The Incredibles.
Thanks for the information! I had no idea, he looked familiar but I didn't pick up on the voice similarity!
Also played Coach in the TV show Coach as well as the dad on Parenthood.
Craig was also high as a fucking kite while filming this movie. That was pretty funny to hear him tell this story.
@@edp5886 Also the main bad guy Peter Dellaplane in Action Jackson.
@@edp5886 And the villain in Turner and Hooch.
You two are definitely my favorite of the "First time watching," videos. Great to see your reactions to one of the best horror films EVER made!
I love the family aspect about this movie. I think it's what I liked about the Conjuring movies. They have the family element and use it well.
I agree! The family aspect added a great layer
OMG! That explains why I can’t stop watching The Conjuring movies. Something about them that I’m attracted to. The family element! It all makes sense now.
@@TBRSchmittThe family aspect continues with Poltergeist 2: The Other Side.
Zelda Rubinstein was a national treasure! :)
This film was rated PG: kids were tougher back then.
Nominated for Best Original Score by legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith: film music was great back then.
Practical effects: Special effects required blood, sweat and tears back then.
As a gen X'er that watched this in the mid 80s, I'm glad that younger generations such as yourselves are open to watching something made before the naughties and appreciate it too! I've tried showing this to some Millennial friends of mine, and they couldn't get through the first quarter of the film, and complained that they're watching something from 82!.. haha
As to the the reason why this film didn't seem to have any kind of closure or resolution, please watch Poltergeist 2, the story continues and you'll find out what it's all been about! 💀 👻
It's always good to appreciate the classics! Thanks for the suggestion to follow up with the sequel, we are definitely interested in seeing how the story progresses!
Like so many sequels of the olden days (and i say this as a gen x-er myself) the sequels to Poltergeist are diminishing returns. Neither Steven Spielberg nor Tobe Hooper returned, which meant smaller budgets, and the results are lackluster. I wouldn't bother.
@@monsterlair Poltergeist 2 is pretty solid. It's got creature design work by H.R. Giger (Alien). Don't bother with Part 3. Pure trash, money grab only.
@@TBRSchmitt Poltergeist II: The Other Side is... okay I suppose, but it retrofits the reason for the haunting somewhat, which I found disappointing, plus the ending is just outright bad and suffers from "showing too much". It does have some terrific horror moments in it though, and a terrifying, iconic performance from a certain character which I don't want to spoil for you, should you watch it sometime.
@@TBRSchmitt Poltergeist 2 is worth seeing. 3 is pretty meh though. Don't bother with the remake. That was terrible.
One of the most famous horror films that said to have been cursed, where 2 of the original actors in this film have died:
Dominique Dunne was strangled by her ex boyfriend after the release of the movie, and was left braindead for 5 days before they pulled the plug. She was 23.
Heather O'Rourke died at the age of 12 due to Stenosis and septic shock in her intestines. Her last film was POLTERGEIST III.
great reactions. Not bad for an 'old' movie. :) The sequel isn't as great, but that would be up to you.
Thank you! Haha not bad at all! Still brought the scares and the emotion
Great reaction guys. I was a teenager when this movie came out. Iv'e always liked this movie!!! This movie came out is when the best of movies came out. Just my opinion.
Thanks you!! that's a great opinion to have!
Music by Jerry Goldsmith he has done The Omen, The Twilight Zone Movie , Alien and tons more to enjoy,
Thanks for the trivia!
@@TBRSchmitt Nothing at all trivial about one of the greatest film composers of all time. Nominated for a total of 18 Academy Awards (including Poltergeist) and one win for "The Omen".
@@43nostromo I consider trivia as exciting information! But thank you for pointing out the potential misinterpretation of people thinking I’m considering their comment as trivial. I’ll try to stay away from using the term trivia so people know I’m genuinely super excited to learn more information about the movie and the people behind the scenes!
Those famously cursed shoots are kind of his brand, then? Dick move Jerry.
@@TBRSchmitt no recommendations for The Omen, 1976? Ok, so I'll recommend.
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I think you two would appreciate "In The Mouth of Madness" (1994) John Carpenter....and a horror comedy-ish - THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985)
I was 8 when this came out in 82, it scared the living shit out of me (which one would expect at that age lol). One of my favorite horror movies of all time easily. Poltergeist II while no where near as good as the first movie, I still love that one sooooo much. Poltergeist 3 on the other hand is garbage, and it's a shame since the little girl who plays Carol-Anne died during filming as others have mentioned already. Same with the older sister who was murdered by an ex. Basically it's "urban legend" that the movie was cursed.
Guys. This was the best reaction review I've seen you both do. I'm surprised that such an old great horror movie like this would have moved you so much. The reactions were real and just like the ones we encountered years ago. It was a joy watching you react. Thanks.
I LOVE this movie and your reactions were the best! You just got a sub!
Awesome thank you so much for the support!
Ah, that "sweet music" is the genius of the late and awesome power of Jerry Goldsmith.
Thanks for the video!! See you later!! STAY safe.😉 Had a nice Birthday party earlier today with my Dad. I'll be turning 30 next Friday.
Thank you!! That's awesome!! Happy 30th!! I turn 30 in a few months lol. I wish you all the happiness and luck in this exciting new chapter of your life!
Also thank you for all the great trivia!! I don't want to spam all your comments lol
"Watching this right before bed."
Hahahahaha. Oh this will be good.
Great to see this classic film can still terrify :) Steven Spielberg at his best.
This was a great reaction. Usually, I prefer one person reactions. You two compliment each other very well. Very laid back vibe but intense at the same time. 👍👍
Thank you so much for the support and kind words!!
Jerry Goldmith's score for this film is one of his best and it doesn't get mentioned enough when people talk about his work.
I was traumatized by this movie as a child. Any and all reference to this film to this day makes me uneasy. I have an almost paralyzing fear of the word Poltergeist. This is why it's my all time favorite horror film.
The elongating hallway scene is done by having the camera zoom in while the camera is moved backwards. Or maybe it's zooming out as the camera moves forward. It's one of those. I forget.
Classic film love it!!!
I love that you both wear quality headphones so you get the great audio effects!
Hahaha makes the scariness extra scary!
Another great movie choice guys.
The corridor shot, with the door seemingly close but then moving away is a relatively easy shot to do.
It was also used in ' The Shining ' as well as a few other movies.
All you have to do is pull the camera backwards while at the same time, focusing inward towards the door.
Doing both at the same time creates that effect.
You can of course do it the opposite way which creates the opposite effect too.
Spielberg got the idea for the scary tree outside of the window, because as a kid......he had one outside of his own, that used to give him the creeps.
haha they say write what you know! Thanks for the trivia!
The girl who played Carol Ann actually died a few years after this was filmed. I believe of septic shock due to an issue in her intestines. So sad.
Don't forget Dominique Dunne, who played the older daughter, unfortunately being murdered not too long after this came out.
You guy need to check out The Fly 1986 Starting Jeff Goldblum
Will do!
Awesome
Yes. The Fly is a must!
My 2 cents : This excellent film was PG, ( before PG-13 existed) , which just goes to show you people were made of 'sterner stuff' back in my day, as I doubt this could have gotten a PG today, it might have but them I'm an angry old curmudgeon lol , excellent film and excellent review
Thank you for the support! Haha I would agree with you, I don't think there is anyway this gets a PG rating today
Ah, thank you! I had fun laughing at your reactions. *LOL* That clown scarred my sister for life- she say this movie when she about 8 years old and I can still scare her with that clown. This is one of my fave horror movies ever! I still have fun watching it these days. This kind of intense movie is what we cut our teeth on back in the 80s. Not much compares these days, really... Or I'm just that desensitized. Glad you enjoyed it!
Two years ago during Halloween Horror nights, Universal Studios made a scarehouse based on this film, one could walk through the suburban house and it was great. They even created the practical effect of the infinite stretching hallway.
I agree . Even though I wasn’t there, I saw videos of it on TH-cam, and it looked absolutely AMAZING.!
I'm an Eighties kid and I have 4 sisters, 3 of whom are older than me. My parents let us watch Poltergeist (I mean, why not?) The maggoty drumstick on the floor absolutely disgusted and scarred my young life. We had a lot of chicken dinners that I couldn't enjoy, because my sisters would chant "maggots in the chicken" over and over and I'd throw a tantrum about it. My dad would laugh just a little before telling them to stop 😒
Some of the imagery is frightening, but very well done. I think today's audience can appreciate the animation and special effects that were used, with some clever sequences (like the chairs rearranging themselves at the table and the Disneyesque hand coming out of the television).
I see this as a family film, as crazy as it might seem. The family is close. The mom is a badass (an Eighties superhero, really). The paranormal team is likeable, especially Beatrice Straight, the older red-head with the words of wisdom about ghosts. The undercurrent of humor doesn't let the film slip into "dread" territory, unlike its inferior sequels, which are straight up horror.
Damn! I hope you can enjoy chicken dinners now at least! It was a very well done movie and I think the blend of comedy, family and horror worked perfectly
RIP Dominique and Heather.
You did have a point. Getting the daughter back didnt get rid of the ghosts. Since Steve Freeling was the one to figure out the house was built on an ancient burial ground, after getting their daughter back he should've been the one to know that sleeping in the house one more night was a very bad idea. I would get out immediately even if I'm told my house is clean. Especially after I find out my house was built on top of the dead
I've always interpreted it that Steven doesn't realize there are actual corpses there until they start popping up out of the ground. It's at that moment he understands that only the headstones were moved.
The clown doll jumpscare never gets old for one reason only: we’ve ALL been through that stage of being scared of something in our room as kids. So it frightens us on a personal level.
That being said, I find it kinda sweet that Samantha grabbed your arm tightly during that scene. If I was younger, that would’ve definitely been me with my mom.
I'm so happy to hear that you are going to react to movies that are not just horror movies.
Ghostbusters before Halloween if you can. I love seeing people watch great old films for the first time.
Lifeforce, Near Dark, The Blob would be a few other 80's horror flicks to check out.
Near Dark ,absolutely! I own that movie and was Kathryn Bigelow's 1st movie and at the time she was Dating James Cameron. That's why 3 of the main actors were from Aliens. Lifeforce, I thought I was the only one who liked that movie. I can't agree to the Blob...your on your own with that one. Hellraiser or Jeff Goldblum' The Fly...yeah do that one!
Lifeforce was less "scary" but more of an adventure. Near Dark is also not very scary, but a very good vampire flick. There's a black and white version of the blob which is best.
You're forgot the Evil Dead 2. No horror list from the '80s is complete without it.
@@marchuitt - I think They Live was better, more campy for sure, but the sinister undertones were on a far more serious level. Still, I loved Ash with his boomstick. I thought you loved me... Lady you've gotten a LOT uglier...
@@cjandauntieyaya1446 : I saw them all when I was little. My father was a big horror and science fiction movie guy and took me to see these movies at theater (and drive-in).
Some other greats are - Lost Boys, C.H.U.D., Nightmare on Elm Street, Hellraiser, ReAnimator, and I can go on. That was a great era of horror films.
I had forgotten how many scary situations are in this movie. It was great reliving them thru your reactions and great comments. I can’t wait for your reactions to Alien!
You have to do the sequel! Forget that part 3 exists because it's trash, but part two has some great, intense moments!
Hands down the best paranormal film of the 80s
wait till you watch part 2 that introduce us to the evil guy behind the ghosts and then part 3 with the final battle with the spirits.
No, skip the sequels and especially skip the remake. The original is scary because “The Beast” is seen as a powerful demon but then the sequel totally ruins that in my opinion and makes it way less scary.
@@KevyNova you are entitled to your opinion that i am allowed to disagree with. i think their just as scary if not more, the old guy still haunts my nightmares.
@@royfugate the old guy was definitely scary, but not nearly as terrifying as Satan or another demon. The first sequel has some great scenes but the story makes the first one less scary to me so I prefer to block it out.
The sequels are garbage.
This was mind blowing in the theater in 82.
Not sure if you guys have watched it yet but GREMLINS from is another great Spielberg produced/ 80s horror movie. It's also perfectly suited for the season: Halloween and pre Christmas.
I have not seen Gremlins so we are excited about reacting to that!
Freaking loved this film after seeing it in the theatre back in the 80’s. I even bought Jerry Goldsmiths awesome soundtrack on vinyl. What makes it so special is the family.... just so well realised with non of the angst that current day movies insist on having. A family we’re happy to root for and spend time with. Craig T Nelson is terrific and I totally fell in love with Jobeth Williams.
Even before it was available on vhs, I managed to get a bootleg copy that I virtually wore out! This film just has so many great moments that can still give me that lovely tingle on the back of my neck that is so rare these days......I’ve lost count of just how many times I’ve watched it over the years.
I watched the remake of this some years ago and can remember not a goddamn thing about it.....it’s a perfect example of dismal modern storytelling. I just don’t care. Original Poltergeist is an absolute gem.
Fun fact: It was Steven Spielberg’s hands pulling the face of that guy.
Hi. Enjoying your channel very much. Like you, I enjoy watching peoples reactions to films I've always loved. Not sure if you've seen this, so I thought I'd send along a recommendation; An American Werewolf In London. I loved your reactions to The Thing, so I wanted to suggest another fantastic monster movie. Thanks for the fun content.
All the best
Thanks for all the support! Watching reactions seems strange to some people but it just brings me so much joy. We haven't seen that movie so it is definitely on our list!
I'm 16 and it takes a lot to scare or scar me when it comes to horror movies, but the sequel is terrifying to me. I checked everything I drank for about 3 weeks after watching. If a movie is able to do that than just impress me, they DEFINITELY did it right.
"I'd be more sad for the little girl if I wasn't already afraid of her." LOL
hahaha her character was creepy from the beginning!
The little girl died right before the third movie was completed, and the older girl was murdered by her boyfriend.
It was her ex actually, in the driveway of her West Hollywood home and went into a coma. She never regained consciousness and died five days later. In a controversial court case, Sweeney (the ex) was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Dunne's death and served three and a half years in prison.
@@AC-gb7do only three and half years? Pathetic, the guy should have been sent in for the rest of his life. I'm kind of a"you murder someone, you pay with your life"of person.
@@travisfoster1071 because his lawyer claimed she was alive in the coma. The doctors and family killed her, was his defense. In a stupid way his lawyer was correct, thus the low sentence. Now if she died on her own, the guy would face the higher charge.
Heather O'Rourke, the little girl that played Carol Anne unfortunately died of septic shock due to congenital stenosis of the lower intestine, or bowel, on the 1st of February 1988, she would have been 45 now. More recently, there's been a sickening conspiracy theory regarding the cause of her death, personally I don't believe it, but no doubt shit like that went on in Hollywood! 😔
@@Iffy Daniel Hollander, the head of gastroenterology at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center stated that O'Rourke's death was "distinctly unusual" as she lacked prior symptoms of the bowel defect: "I would have expected a lot of [digestive] difficulties throughout her life and not just to have developed a problem all of a sudden." However, gastroenterologist Dr. Daniel Hollander of the University of California Irvine Medical Center stated that it was possible for congenital bowel narrowing to cause sudden death without symptoms if an infection caused the bowel to rupture.
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A classic in horror. Poltergeist actually means noisy ghost in German. While the others in the series are not as well loved, they do add to the story. Hope you get a chance to see the rest of the trilogy.
The Poltergeist franchise include the original trilogy: original (1982), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), Poltergeist III (1988). There was a reboot in 2015 and a tv series Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996-1999).
Small Spoiler: The name of the Beast is Kane.
As I have seen a few "First time watching reactions" to Poltergeist 👻 I have heard a few people including now wondering what the pink gelatin is. If you have watched Ghostbusters they describe it as slime but also it's proper name (and where they got the name for their car) as it is ectoplasm believed to be a physical substance from the spirit realm but only experienced in the physical world if it comes in full contact in the spirit world.
Super interesting thank you!
Great reaction guys, I would highly recommend you both react to Childs play series, Halloween series, The Exorcist, Paranormal Activity, Nightmare on Elm street and IT parts 1 and 2 the movie.
Tons of great suggestions, thank you!
@@TBRSchmitt Yep, you're welcome guys!👍😃
a cena do palhaço nos assustou do mesmo jeito quando eu era criança e assisti esse filme pela primeira vez !
Can I just say how a cute couple you both are :) Also this movie horrified me to no end a kid. I think I watched it at 10 years old and I should never have!!!
The novelization of this movie is hard to come by these days, but if you can get your hands on it it’s really interesting. Tangina in particular is almost a tragic figure, so gifted with her second sight that she has a hard time differentiating between fate and coincidence.
I saw this in the theater when I was 12. I cannot tell you the number of sleepless nights I had afterward, but it was totally worth it!
“Theyyy’re heeereee!!” Gets me everytime 😱😱😱
Hi folks, another great reaction to a film I've never seen before. I love how your summary isn't just "Great movie see you next time". You go into WHY it is and isn't a great movie. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
If at all possible, would you be so kind as to react to a great British movie called Attack the Block. Many thanks.
Going to watch it on the big Screen tonight im soooo excited !!! its been 40yrs since ive seen it in Theaters wooohoooo
Woohoo one of my favorites! This is a movie you think about when you’re home alone yikes , it was scary at the theater when it came out and still gives me the willies , thanks for reacting and screaming that was fun!
Awesome, thanks for the support!
You might want to look at "Julia's Eyes" or Los Ojos De Julia, it's a Spanish horror/ thriller from Guillermo Del Toro - a 2010 film.
I watched "The Thing" reaction from you and I think that after October you could try John Carpenter's "STARMAN" from 1984, it is a sci-fi love story/ road trip adventure with Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. It's a total 180 from The Thing. The music is fantastic and by the end you'll need a few tissues to dry your eyes!
Thanks for the suggestion! Guillermo Del Toro is one of my favorite directors!
@@TBRSchmitt You're both very welcome, I'm glad to have found a film(s) you might like! Guillermo Del Toro was producer on Julia's Eyes. He's a great director. I've got three of his films in my collection, both Hellboy films and Mimic (Directors Cut). I've yet to see Pan's Labyrinth. If I think of any more recommendations, I'll leave a message.
If you found THIS movie intense, then I suggest you check out The Entity. Another poltergeist themed flick from the early eighties. However THAT movie makes THIS one seem like an old Walt Disney movie by comparison (you'll find out what I'm talking about when you see it).
This movie is a major contributing factor as to why I've hated clowns ever since I was a child.
Joe Davola: "are you still afraid of clowns?"
haha poor clowns always have to portray the bad guy! Not sure if I was afraid of clowns as a kid or if I just realized its smart to not trust a clown as an adult out of fear of murder lol
Hello TBR Schmitt,
That was a wonderful reaction from the both of you! You're eyes were solidly transfixed on the screen and your poor girlfriend was cowering in fear at a few points in the movie. EXCELLENT! It's an intense movie that's absolutley fantastic! Although this is a Tobe Hooper film it actually a Spielberg film after he took it over. I believe E.T. The Extra Terrestrial was being filmed nearby which was very convenient for him. www.pinterest.com/pin/56928382765118135/
Spielberg was on a solid run of the best movies ever produced at this time( 70's / 80's ) and probably ever.
I have some excellent Speilberg suggestions for you two:
Close Encounters of The Third Kind - 1977. The directors cut is remastered and looks GREAT! The special edition; however, has additional scenes that I won't give away. Your choice.
Amazing Stories - 1985 season 1 TV show produced by Speilberg. Excellent short stories that are a MUST see. Please add this to your lists. Thank you so much for posting! It's so nice to see another generation of people appreciating these films. Have a great night! 😀
Thank you so much for the support and kind words! We will definitely check out the suggestions! I hope you have a great night too! (even if my reply is a few days delayed lol)
Started watching you guys looking up True Detective reactions and stuck around when i saw you guys reacting to The Sopranos. Now here i am at work on a Sunday, making overtime and going thru all of yalls movie reactions.....hey there are worse ways to spend a day at work lol
Two minutes alter the end credits start to roll, the awesome orchestral music is joined by what sounds like a choir of children singing "la, la, la . .. " to the tune of the score. This continues for about a minute more, after which the sweet sounding "la la la's " dissolve into childish, maniacal laughter - as if ghost children are perhaps laughing at the folly of the Freeling family . . . This goes on for over 20 seconds until the sound fades and the screen goes to black . . . This movie doesn't let go literally until the last possible second!
I watched this movie when I was a kid in the 80s. It always creeped me out. Especially, that kid's bedroom with the door purposely shut and the psychic with the baby voice, the static tv.
They used real dead bodies in the pool scene 😬 they bought them from India. Apparently they were cheaper than fake ones 😣
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I think the skeletons were sterilized and then "flesh" was added to them later by the special effects team.
At least, that's what you'd hope they'd do
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So scary just to save a few bucks! But hey... it worked and the skeletons looked frightening!
@@TBRSchmitt that’s how the curse started by using real skeletons ☠️💀
I love y’all videos keep it up
Damn! I remembered it being a great movie, but not how good it really was. My wife and i referance this movie all the time whenever we need more light (to read some fine print or w/e) "Go into the light!". This is a movie we need to rewatch again sometime soon. Thanks for another great reaction.
Spoiler alert: Sam's priceless jump-scare reaction 20:12
One of the best movie endings of all time, in my opinion. It helped to relax everyone after the stressful ride they had just been through.
It's supposed to be a Tobe Hooper movie, but you can clearly see the Spielberg influences of family and humour. A classic.
You can tell it's both but the face peeling scene has Hooper written all over it.
Ah, the static! I remember being allowed to stay up past ten PM for the first time when entering high school in the 1970s. Every school night from then on I watched the CBS LATE MOVIE (which showed some utterly bizarre movies from NIGHT OF THE LEPUS to BLUE SUNSHINE), counted the commercials that followed the movie (the record was 17), watched whatever program came on afterwards (random but short documentaries; my favorite was about two prospectors in the west who disappeared weirdly), then the National Anthem and finally the static, which, in a dark bedroom, made you feel like you were the only conscious person on earth. The British comedy THE YOUNG ONES referred to this broadcast cut-off feeling in one episode: The hippie Neil says it's like the TV is saying "There's no more telly . . . time to go to bed."