Poltergeist (1982)

The Final Ghouls are back and and trying to figure out if we should go to the light or run from it with a trip to the 1980s for the iconic Poltergeist! Holly, Jeremy and L jump into Tobe Hooper's story of a family in a haunted house and explore its many charms.

Get Ready For: The "Tobe Hooper or Steven Spielberg?" debate, our thoughts on haunted house films, Holly's uniquely traumatizing first experience watching the film, how this film contributed to Jeremy's fear of clowns, our thoughts on the family at the core of the story, L questioning Steve and Diane's parenting skills, differing opinions on Zelda Rubenstein's Tangina, how effective the horror elements are, and an exploration of the movie's look at 1980s greed and the dark side of Americana.

Editor's Note: We apologize for Jeremy's audio for this and the next few episodes. They get it fixed eventually, we promise!

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Creators and Guests

Host

Holly

Tabletop gaming, True Crime obsessed, Horror fanatic, I work as a professional miniature artist and am heavily involved in my church.

Host

Jeremy Thomas Of 411Mania.com

411mania head editor and critic. Film, horror, & comics enthusiast, geek & avowed #Critter. BiHexual Sombra main. They/Them. Member of Final Show Films. Opinions are my own.Contact: [e-mail]: https://linktr.ee/jthomas411mania

Host

L

Plural system “Shards” FKA: Antitonic

What is The Final Ghouls Of Horror Podcast?

Three horror lovers (Jeremy, Holly, and L) discuss the genre from their varying perspectives and levels of experience.