We’re baaaaack! This week we’re conjuring up all the spooky facts and mysterious myths surrounding the Poltergeist movies. Throughout the 1980s, the franchise scared audiences silly with its relentless thrills and chills – and it grossed a frightening amount of money at the box office. But did its success come with an even bigger price tag? 

Behind the scenes, the land of make-believe turned into real-life terror. Each installment saw the untimely death of a major cast member. The eerie list includes Dominique Dunne, Will Sampson and Heather O’Rourke. Was it all just bad luck and coincidence? Or was there something darker at play? Consider us your gateway to the truth behind the Poltergeist Curse. That’s today on Death in Entertainment!

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