Poltergeist | A Terrible Presence | Warner Bros. Entertainment

Tangina tells Steve and Diane Freeling where Carol Anne is and who is in there with her.

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About Poltergeist:
A typical family in a quiet suburb of a normal California faces a frightening ordeal when its home is invaded by a Poltergeist. Late one night, 10-year-old Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O'Rourke) hears a voice coming from inside the television set ... At first, the spirits that invade the Freeling's home seem like playful children. But then they turn angry. And when Carol Anne is pulled from this world into another, Steve and Diane Freeling (Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams--In the Land of Women) turn to an exorcist (Zelda Rubinstein) in this horror classic from director Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre films) and producer and screenwriter Steven Spielberg.​

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[kingskid]

Her delivery of the line, "It LIES to her!" chills my blood...😨😨😨

[waynephillips]

"I don't know what hovers over this house..." That line is equal parts witty and chilling. Perfectly delivered.

[paulbarrett]

The score for this film is absolutely brilliant! Tangina’s voice remains calm and soothing, but when she explains the negative presence, the music instantly turns dark and menacing, changing the entire dynamic of her monologue. They don’t make movies like this anymore!!!

[michaelanderson]

Masterpiece.
Forever my favorite horror film.

[JimmyGrl]

I love being an 80 kid!!!! I feel spoiled to be honest!!!! ❤

[julieclayton-west]

Spielberg gave the 80s so much entertainment. What a master of movies he is.

[christopherkerns]

A tremendous monologue! Expertly delivered! So convincing! I was 15 when I saw this! This is truly the stuff of nightmares!

[stephaniecleveland]

I cannot fully express the profound influence this film has had one me- still not sure why I was allowed to watch it at 7 years old, but it’s remained a life long favorite

[seen]

One for the greatest monologues

Absolutely enthralling. And then terrifying

[Stormlander-]

Tangina's presence and voice would bring anyone comfort in the most desperate of times. I remember a kid watching this being so a ease when she spoke.

[Cygnus]

Zelda Rubinstein was an amazing actress. She could convey love amd caring and also fear and chills. Wjen she says, "to us, he is The Beast"... I get shivers all over, it's scary! She was Perfect. I Love this movie.

[llchapman]

This monolog is so entrancing; bot the writing and especially the delivery are perfection 😘

[studisco]

When I first saw this as a kid I totally fell in love with Jobeth Williams ❤

[DavidR-fz]

Best horror movie EVER made.

"To us, it is the Beast."

Chilling.

[travisbell]

This scene always gives me goosebumps! Especially the part where Tanagina says “I don’t know what hovers over this house. But it was strong enough to punch a hole into this world and take your daughter away from you”

[rbryant]

A wonderfully done movie in all aspects. The writing, acting, music. Terrifying, yet beautiful.

[MyEnemy]

Classic movie, everyone should see it.

[danaknighte]

One of my HS teachers taped this from her movie channel and brought it to school and let us watch both movies. Here’s the kicker, she was the minister of music at her church and her husband was the minister.

[novasite]

The score is the cherry on top of this masterpiece! It feeds the intensity of this scene.

[danieldevito]

Without question, one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. Also, my #1 favorite Spielberg movie.