Poltergeist (1982)

They’re heeere! This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Jimmy Murphy and Ryan Etherington brave the haunted suburbia of Poltergeist (1982), Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg’s classic tale of a family facing off against malevolent spirits. With its iconic scares, groundbreaking effects, and a dash of suburban satire, Poltergeist remains one of horror’s most enduring ghost stories.

Jimmy delves into the film’s masterful balance of heartwarming family dynamics and spine-tingling terror, while Ryan keeps the laughs coming—because every good haunting deserves a few jokes about haunted TVs and carnivorous closets. Together, they explore the film’s production lore, its unforgettable moments (tree attack, anyone?), and why Poltergeist still gives us chills decades later.

Whether you’re a horror aficionado or just revisiting a childhood trauma disguised as a PG movie, this episode is packed with thrills, laughs, and just the right amount of spooky nostalgia. So turn off your TV static, avoid the light, and tune in—it’s a scream!