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     • "Poltergeist" was released in June 1982, and in November of that year, 22-year-old Dominique Dunne, who played Dana (the family's older daughter), was murdered. Dunne was strangled in her own driveway by her abusive ex-boyfriend and was removed from life support five days later.
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   What happened on 'Poltergeist'?

   • This led to other various myths and exaggerated claims about what happened on the set, so let's take a look at the disturbing real-life story of the "Poltergeist" cast. Perhaps one of the most grisly and tragic "Poltergeist" deaths was that of 22-year-old actress Dominique Dunne, who played the eldest sister in the first film, Dana Freeling.

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   How old was Poltergeist when he died?

   • He was only age 53 at his time of death, and his passing was a devastating loss, but he'll always be remembered by fans of horror cinema. The most well-known death that fuels the "Poltergeist" curse fire to this day was the shocking loss of Heather O' Rourke, who played Carol Ann — the young, angelic face of the franchise.

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   Was Poltergeist 'cursed' after multiple actors died?

   • Some have speculated that a horror movie was 'cursed' after multiple actors died shortly after filming ended. In 1982, Poltergeist was released and it went down a storm with film fans. To this day, the decades old movie that was produced by Steven Spielberg boasts 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes ' Tomatometer.

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   Is Poltergeist a curse?

   • With Poltergeist's success came a creepy mystique that the classic film is shrouded in real-life tragedies that some interpret as a curse. The majority of the fuel for the alleged curse stems from the deaths of multiple cast members. In total, four cast members died during and soon after the filming of the series.

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   Did Dominique Dunne die in 'Poltergeist'?

   • Unfortunately, "Poltergeist" would be Dominique's one and only theatrical film. Dominique Dunne's life was tragically cut short mere months after the film's June release. On October 30, 1982, the 22-year-old actress was murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend, John Sweeney.

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   Is Poltergeist a true story?

   • In 1982, Poltergeist was released and it went down a storm with film fans. To this day, the decades old movie that was produced by Steven Spielberg boasts 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes ' Tomatometer. Like many horror movies, Poltergeist drew inspiration from a true story.

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   1 day ago · The majority of the fuel for the alleged Poltergeist curse stems from the deaths of multiple cast members. In total, four actor died during and soon after the filming of the series.

4. movieweb.com › poltergeist-cast-todayPoltergeist Cast: Where They Are Today and Who Passed Away

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   Oct 11, 2023 · Poltergeist is a cult classic horror movie released over 40 years ago. Here's a look at where the cast is today and who has passed away.

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   Apr 27, 2024 · "Heather died because of an undetected, congenital, anatomical defect. Julian Beck died from cancer in his mature years. Will Sampson passed away after receiving a heart and lung transplant.

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Dominique Dunne starred as Dana Freeling in the first Poltergeist movie. While it's likely that her character would have featured in the follow-up films, tragically Dunne was murdered by her ...

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   Aug 19, 2024 · Tragedies Revisited. 1. Dominique Dunne in ‘Poltergeist’ (Image: MGM Studios) Let me tell you the tale of Dominique Dunne, the girl who brought Dana Freeling to life in ‘Poltergeist’. She didn’t just face horrors on the screen—she lived through her own real-life nightmare.

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   Poltergeist is a 1982 American supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. It stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight, and was produced by Spielberg and Frank Marshall.

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    Sep 24, 2021 · On October 30, 1982, the 22-year-old actress was murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend, John Sweeney. Sweeney was tried and convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to a meager six...