# Poltergeist (1982) Review | Tobe Hooper, Steven Spielberg & the Ultimate Haunted House Horror

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/poltergeist-1982-review-tobe-hooper-steven-spielberg-the-ultimate-haunted-house-horror
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/poltergeist-1982-review-tobe-hooper-steven-spielberg-the-ultimate-haunted-house-horror.md
Podcast: [Dads From the Crypt: Not Your Father's Horror Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598)
Published: 2026-02-23T12:38:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadsfromthecrypt/episodes/Poltergeist-1982-Review--Tobe-Hooper--Steven-Spielberg--the-Ultimate-Haunted-House-Horror-e3ffcd5
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/6087cfd4/podcast/play/115896165/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-23%2Fa5291f32-9cc4-4c07-cbda-27b77d5df382.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/episodes/poltergeist-1982-review-tobe-hooper-steven-spielberg-the-ultimate-haunted-house-horror
Duration seconds: 3957

## Resource

The Dads revisit the legendary haunted house classic Poltergeist, exploring why it remains one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. Directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist blends family drama, groundbreaking practical effects, and unforgettable scares that still resonate—especially for parents.In this review, we break down the film’s legacy, the Spielberg vs. Hooper authorship debate, standout moments, and how Poltergeist helped redefine suburban horror in the 1980s.Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTikTok: Dads From The Crypt-TokInstagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/episodes/poltergeist-1982-review-tobe-hooper-steven-spielberg-the-ultimate-haunted-house-horror/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/dads-from-the-crypt-not-your-father-s-horror-podcast-4044598/poltergeist-1982-review-tobe-hooper-steven-spielberg-the-ultimate-haunted-house-horror.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.