paperweight A clear pyramid-shape paperweight with the Poltergeist III image. This is a promotional item for the video debut of the movie. It measures 3.5" x 2.6".
postcard A 'Change of Address' postcard, which measures 6.2" x 3.7", for Poltergeist II:The Other Side. This was used as a pre-release promotional item.
posters ----Poltergeist *Here is a six-page pre-release promotional "black and white" booklet that folds out to a poster. It measures 8.5" x 11" when folded; 25.5" x 11" when folded out. Click here for a closer look at the booklet. *The second poster on the right is the prototype poster for Poltergeist. It shows a Cuesta Verde neighborhood, and it has the "Rated R" printed on it. Eventually this poster was never used. (from the collection of Jeff Carney) ----Poltergeist II:The Other Side *The third poster on the right is the Brazilian poster for Poltergeist II. It looks similiar to the USA version. *The fourth poster is the advance mini poster that featured H.R. Giger's the Great Beast, which was later dropped. The poster measures 12.9" x 9" with information pertaining to the sequel on the back of the poster. "The Great Beast" and "P 14" are printed on the upper left corner while "Poltergeist II" and "H R Giger 85" are on the lower right hand corner. * The 14.4" x 21.6" Belgian poster ----Poltergeist III *German mini-poster measures 11.6"x 16.5".
press book/press kits Go to the press page for more information.
program These Japanese movie programs were sold during their original theatrical releases. *The Poltergeist movie program (8.3"x11.6") has 24 pages with 45 pictures. *Poltergeist II movie program (8.2"x11.6") also has 24 pages with 53 pictures. A special note for Heather O'Rourke fans; this one is loaded with a lot of pictures of her, including scenes from the movie. *Poltergeist III movie program (8.2"x11.6") has 24 pages, and it has 51 pictures. No information on this rare American program folder except it has printed information on the inside and back covers. The program measures 9" x 12".
screening invitation * Poltergeist III
shirt * Poltergeist * Poltergeist II:The Other Side t-shirt used for the pre-release.
standees These are those big displays at your local video store/theater that were used to promote the movies. * Poltergeist theatrical standee * Poltergeist II:The Other Side theatrical standee This is a 24 1/2" x 38 3/4" cardboard movie theatre standee for the 1986 film "Poltergeist II: The Other Side". This mostly black display has a photo of little Carol Anne, the late Heather O'Rourke, with her classic tag line from the film, "They're back!", written beneath her. At the bottom are the film's credits and "Opens May 23rd". * Poltergeist II:The Other Side video standee * Poltergeist III theatrical standee * Poltergeist III video standee - it is approximately 5'9" high (from the collection of Sean37 and Poltergeist Guru)
16mm featurette (making of Poltergeist) This 7 minute color featurette looks at the making of Poltergeist. It includes interviews with the stars and filmmakers. Also available in the ML104865 Poltergeist laser disc.
soundtracks Go to the 'soundtracks' page for more information.
trading cards *1992 Fangoria Horror Collector Cards Set has 90 cards, which has either a Fangoria magazine cover or a horror movie scene. The cards also have trivia or a "Fango Fright File" on the other side of them. *Fright Flicks (a Topps picture card series) consisted of 90 cards and 11 stickers of various horror/sci-fi films card#14 - the Vomit Creature coming out of Steve's mouth card#77 - Carol Anne and the clown doll card#80 - Diane and the skeletal remains in the swimming pool card#96 - Marty tearing off his face
trailers Poltergeist preview 35mm Poltergeist 35mm Poltergeist II:The Other Side preview 35mm Poltergeist II:The Other Side 35mm Poltergeist III preview 35mm Poltergeist III 35mm
videos Go to the 'videos' page for more information.
video display poster This plastic-coated poster (13" x 13.5") was used for the Poltergeist video release promotion. The familiar image of Carol Anne touching the TV is on the front and the image is reversed on the back side. This was intended be backlight.
videogame The Poltergeist video game cartridge (TRS-80 Color Computer Catalog No. 26-3073) for the Tandy computers.