Content & Trigger Warnings for Poltergeist (1982)
7 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Poltergeist (1982) contains 7 content warnings : Kidnapping / abduction, Body horror, Clowns, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Jump scares, Spiders / insects, Child abuse / harm to children.
The most severe warnings are for Kidnapping / abduction (severity 4/5), Jump scares (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Kidnapping / abduction | 4/5 | Depicted | A child is abducted into the spirit world |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 3/5 | Depicted | Disturbing supernatural imagery including face-tearing and corpses |
| Clowns | 3/5 | Depicted | A possessed clown doll is a major source of terror |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 2/5 | Depicted | A closet and coffin are sources of terror |
| Jump scares | 4/5 | Depicted | Numerous effective jump scares throughout the haunted house film |
| Spiders / insects | 2/5 | Depicted | Insect-like creatures appear during supernatural events |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Children are targeted and terrorized by supernatural forces |
Other
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Depicted
Children are targeted and terrorized by supernatural forces
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