Press Release WHV Press Release: Poltergeist (1982) (4k UHD) (1 Viewer)

[darkrock17]

i thought it had been pretty widely believed that Spielberg himself may have put the kibosh on an elaborate special edition, as supposedly some years back WB was planning one. Perhaps Spielberg didn‘t want to tread on the issue of who “really” directed. There are plenty of people who were involved in the production who were willing to talk about it, I remember E! did a True Hollywood story on the movie that had involvement from cast/crew. Also aren‘t there some deleted scenes? The full “I hate Pizza Hut“ exchange etc.

I know this aired in early tv broadcasts and it probably how many people saw it for the first time

I saw that E! True Hollywood Story episode back in the early 2000's and I don't remember it going too much in detail about the production of the film, mostly just all of the problems that happened.

I never knew there are deleted scenes from this movie, more is known about the curse than any actual behind the scenes information, such as how did they film the face peeling scene?

 

[WillG]

I saw that E! True Hollywood Story episode back in the early 2000's and I don't remember it going too much in detail about the production of the film, mostly just all of the problems that happened.

I never knew there are deleted scenes from this movie, more is known about the curse than any actual behind the scenes information, such as how did they film the face peeling scene?

Supposedly the initial cut got (or would have got) an R rating. For example it was much more clear initially that Diane was raped in the climax (though I could see why that wouldn’t be include as an extra on a PG rated movie). There was also a scene (though I don’t know for sure how much of it was actually shot (I’ve seen articles about it with photos) where that black spot on the wall (the one the dog barks at earlier in the movie) comes to life and webs out across the wall.

 

[darkrock17]

Supposedly the initial cut got (or would have got) an R rating. For example it was much more clear initially that Diane was raped in the climax (though I could see why that wouldn’t be include as an extra on a PG rated movie). There was also a scene (though I don’t know for sure how much of it was actually shot (I’ve seen articles about it with photos) where that black spot on the wall (the one the dog barks at earlier in the movie) comes to life and webs out across the wall.

This is stuff that should be included in a well put together making of documentary.

 

[Bill Huelbig]

From the first trailer. Embarrassing for Tobe.

 

[tsodcollector]

it's one of the greatest horror movies of all time I watched the true hollywood story about the curse of poltergeist,they were troubles off the set,which bothers me, i watched this movie every halloween.it was a 80's classic.

 

[white vader]

That clip is funny - can't quite recall but weren't the hands ripping at the very fake head Spielberg's?


Also, being in the industry I asked the obvious question myself about Poltergeist. And despite all the obvious Spielberg/Indiana Jones type shots in it, just wanted the straight dope so to speak. And yep, turned out (according to one of the sups on it) that Hooper had a wicked coke habit at the time and the beard did indeed direct much of it, unofficially as others have said.

Which puts a whole spin on Hooper's strange many/repeated jokes about "I had a coke habit no no I mean Coca Cola haha" in interviews and commentaries...

Anyway I don't mind who did in the end. Love TCM, love Poltergeist, love Spielberg's stuff. But I just wanted to know. And the guy I asked would absolutely know/was there.

For what it's worth/my 2c.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Official press release just added to top post

 

[Todd Erwin]

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

Ouch! I suspect we will see a retraction on that later today...

 

[Tino]

Official press release just added to top post

Horrible cover art. Ugh!

 

[Neil S. Bulk]

Directed by Spielberg and directed by Hooper...

The press release said the quiet part out loud.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Received my review copy today. Warner is really covering their butts with all the strobing effects in the film with disclaimers on the front of the slip cover, the back cover, and even a separate insert.

 

[darkrock17]

Received my review copy today. Warner is really covering their butts with all the strobing effects in the film with disclaimers on the front of the slip cover, the back cover, and even a separate insert.
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Has anyone had ever had a seizure watching this movie before, I think it would have made the news just like Poke'mon did with the Porygon episode.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Has anyone had ever had a seizure watching this movie before, I think it would have made the news just like Poke'mon did with the Porygon episode.

No, but ever since The Incredibles 2, studios and streaming services have been very cautious about anything with even a hint of strobing effects.

 

[Todd Erwin]

Also, not listed anywhere in the press release, the Blu-ray appears to have been remastered based on the disc author date of 7/22/2022.

 

[Kent K H]

The descriptions of why Tobe was not directing the film make me wonder if some of the same people would say that some of the Marvel directors with less of a personal touch didn't actually direct their films because Feige can have a heavy hand.

It'd be one thing if we didn't have another example of Hooper directing an effects movie, but the man made Lifeforce, which is officially batshit insane. Even if Spielberg knew what he wanted, Hooper knew horror. I'm not going to take away his credit for what was a very successful collaboration between two pop filmmakers.

One man's opinion.

Regardless of any of that, I'm both happy to see the film come to 4K and think that the steelbook art is both bad and way too spoilery.

 

[JoshZ]

The descriptions of why Tobe was not directing the film make me wonder if some of the same people would say that some of the Marvel directors with less of a personal touch didn't actually direct their films because Feige can have a heavy hand.

But was Kevin Feige on set working with the cast and crew?

 

[mark brown]

Is sound from the 70mm release or Atmos upgrade?

 

[Todd Erwin]

Is sound from the 70mm release or Atmos upgrade?

As mentioned in the press release, audio is DTS-HD MA 5.1.

 

[jayembee]

No, but ever since The Incredibles 2, studios and streaming services have been very cautious about anything with even a hint of strobing effects.

Agreed. It's almost impossible today to watch anything streaming that isn't prefaced by an advisory about strobing effects.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Also, not listed anywhere in the press release, the Blu-ray appears to have been remastered based on the disc author date of 7/22/2022.

It is a new disc. Not available solo.

It includes a trailer and a vintage featurette not on the original BD.