Poltergeist

Poltergeist (1982) - Jumpscare Guide

1982
1:54:00
9 Jumpscares

Genres

horror

Plot

Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late.

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Total Jumpscares: 9

Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

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00:00:00 / 01:54:00

Jumpscare Details

00:23:51
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A ghostly hand reaches out of the TV to meet Carol’s hand.

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00:29:18
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Carol’s hand comes up from the bottom of the screen to pull at her mother.

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00:36:55
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A giant tree smashes through the window of the children’s bedroom.

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01:11:07
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The mother opens the bathroom door to a loud noise.

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01:31:01
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A giant skull comes out of the doorway.

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01:39:39
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The clown toy appears suddenly and drags Robbie under the bed.

Submitted by: Josh

01:40:13
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The scene abruptly cuts back to Robbie under the bed with the clown toy.

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01:42:40
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A skull comes out of the water behind the wife.

Submitted by: Josh

01:47:36
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A skeleton lands on the wind-shield of the family car.

Submitted by: Josh