Poltergeist (1982)

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June 8, 2026 · 1h 55m

About this episode

The episode discusses the film Poltergeist and its cultural impact while reflecting on the nostalgia of 1982 suburbia.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse… This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82? The date is June 4th, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are still on top of the charts with "Ebony and Ivory". And a film from Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg is about to shake up suburbia with some pesky ghosts and good old fashioned TV static. The film...is Poltergeist . And they're hereeee...Now! I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we get ready to move into Phase IV of Cuesta Verde are fellow cinephiles and poltergeist hauntees Mike, Ryan, and Jackie. Topics of discussion in this episode include the charming nostalgia of 1982 suburbia, including a kids room completely decked out in Star Wars merch; Craig T. Nelson shows us the horrors of old school “clicker” remotes; and finally, we get into the Curse of Poltergeist and the film’s enduring legacy…and how this curse may have just affected this very podcast… Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook , Follow Us on Instagram , or shoot us an email at…

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Guests: Mike, Ryan, Jackie

Topics covered

1982 nostalgia
Poltergeist film analysis
suburban life
film legacy
haunting themes

Keywords

Poltergeist
1982
Tobe Hooper
Steven Spielberg
suburbia
nostalgia
film legacy
haunting
Curse of Poltergeist

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Poltergeist

Places: Cuesta Verde, Antarctica