• Poltergeist (1982) Soundtrack OST •

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Synopsis

The Freelings are a typical suburban family. Husband Steve sells real estate in their ever expanding subdivision and Diane is a stay at home mom caring for their three kids, Dana, Robbie and little Carol Anne.

Strange things being to happen in the house however: cupboard doors open on their own, furniture rearranges itself and chairs go sliding across the kitchen floor. It's a bit of whimsy at first but soon becomes deadly serious when Carol Anne vanishes into a nether world where, oddly, she can only be communicated with through the white noise on their television.

A team of paranormal investigators move into the house but the forces that kidnapped are evil and powerful requiring the services of Tangina, a woman who has dealt with this situation before.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Poltergeist
	The Star-Spangled Banner	John Stafford Smith: Performer Arturo Toscanini: Arrangement
	Night of the Beast	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Chris Boardman: (uncredited) strings arranged
	Night Visitor / No Complaints	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer
	Rebirth	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Chris Boardman: (uncredited) strings arranged Harvey Cohen: Orchestrated
	Twisted Abduction	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Chris Boardman: (uncredited) strings and percussion arranged
	Escape from Suburbia	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer
	The Calling / The Neighborhood	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Paul Salamunovich: (uncredited) choir arranged and conducted
	Carol Anne's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer London Symphony Orchestra: Orchestra
	The Light / The Tree (Outtakes)	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer
	It Knows What Scares You	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer
	Contacting the Other Side	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Chris Boardman: (uncredited) strings arranged
	The Clown / They're Here / Broken Glass / The Hole / TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Writer Chris Boardman: (uncredited) strings arranged
	SIDE A: Poltergeist Opening	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	They Are Here	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Angry Spirits	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Electronics Awakening	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	They Are Not Pretend, Mommy	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Storm Is Coming	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Clown Attack	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Into The Closet	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Mady Is On TV	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	You Have To Get My Sister Back	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	A Poltergeist Intrusion	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	SIDE B: Home Improvements	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Somebody Is With Her	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Take A Peak	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	I Feel A Little Braver	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Into The Portal	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Other Side	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Reunited	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Let Her Go	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Home Free	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Poltergeist Opening	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Home Improvements	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Star Spangled Banner (Main Title)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Tree (Outtake)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown, They're Here, Broken Glass, The Hole & TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Light	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Anne's Theme (End Title)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	SIDE ONE: The Star Spangled Banner	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Calling / The Neighborhood (Main Title)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	SIDE TWO: The Clown / They're Here / Broken Glass / The Hole / TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	SIDE THREE: Night Visitor / No Complaints	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	SIDE FOUR: Night Of The Beast	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Star Spangled Banner	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Calling	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Neighborhood—Day	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Tree	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown/They're Here/Broken Glass	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Hole/TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Jewelry	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Night Visitor	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	No Complaints	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Let’s Get Her/Rebirth	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	No TV/End Credits (Carol Anne's Theme)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Disc Time:	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	1982 SOUNDTRACK ALBUM: Carol Anne's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Neighborhood -- Day	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	BONUS TRACKS: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Wild Percussion	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	THE PRIZE SCORE: Theme From The Prize	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Manhunt	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Three Lost People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Night People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Courier	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown (They're Here / Broken Glass	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Ann's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Neighborhood - Day	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Judge Dredd - Trailer (arr. John Beal)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Seven Days in May - Complete Score Suite (arr. Dominik Hauser, Drums: Kurt Walther)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	FILM NOIR SUITE: Chinatown - End Credits (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Detective - The Dark Song (Solo Piano performed by Mark Northam)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Shamus - Main Title (Arr. Dominik Hauser)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Two Days in the Valley -Unused Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	THRILLERS: The List of Adrian Messenger - Main Theme (arr. Chaz Grossman)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Sebastian - Comes The Night (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Vanishing - No Coffee (End Credits) (arr. Dominik Hauser, Piano: John Rosenber)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Sum of All Fears - If We Could Remember (arr. Dominik Hauser)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	LOST LOVE: A Patch of Blue - Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet: Roy Wiegand)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Sand Pebbles -And We Were Lovers (arr. Dominik Hauser, Cello: Peggy Baldwin)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Players - Meant To Be (Love Theme) (Solo Piano performed by Mark Northam)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Papillon - Free As The Wind (arr. Dominik Hauser)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Way West - Toccata for Solo Guitar (arr. Gregg Nestor)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Rio Lobo - Main Title (arr. Gregg Nestor)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Rio Conchos: Main Title (arr. Chuck Cirino)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Hollister: Brotherhood of the Gun - Main Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Trumpet, Roy Wiegand)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: Warlock: The Sentence (arr. Joohyun Park)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Psycho 2 - Main Theme (arr. Joohyun Park)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Omen - The Piper Dreams (arr. Dominik Hauser)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Illustrated Man - Main Title (arr. Dominik Hauser, Vocals: Katie Campbell)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Poltergeist - Carol Ann's Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Vocals: Katie Campbell)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	End Title - Star Trek: First Contact	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Main Title - Capricorn One	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Main Title - The Illustrated Man	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clothes Snatchers - Planet Of The Apes	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Hunt - Planet Of The Apes	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Mission - The Sum of All Fears	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	End Title - The Swarm	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Anne’s Theme (End Title) - Poltergeist	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Suite - Gremlins	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Suite - The Omen	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Main Title - Total Recall	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	End Title - The Final Conflict	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Raiders of the Lost Ark - March	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Duel - The Cafe / Truck Attack	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	The Sugarland Express - Main Title	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Jaws - Main Title	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Suite	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	1941 - March	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Map Room	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Basket Game	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	E.T. The Extra Terrestrial - Adventures on Earth	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Poltergeist - Main Theme	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Twilight Zone: The Movie - Suite	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	The Color Purple - Finale	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Empire of the Sun - Exsultate Justi	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - Finale	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - Mine Car Chase	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Indy's First Adventure	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Always - Follow Me / Dorinda's Solo Flight	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Hook - Main Themes	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Hook - When You're Alone	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Jurassic Park - Main Themes	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Schindler's List - Main Theme	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Amistad - Dry Your Tears Afrika	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Saving Private Ryan - Hymn to the Fallen	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Where Dreams are Born	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Minority Report	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Catch Me If You Can	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	The Terminal - The Tale of Viktor Navorski	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - End Credits Suite	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Star Trek: The Motion Picture	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch Of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillion / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Theme from The Russia House	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Boys From Brazil	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Theme from Sleeping With The Enemy	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek: Voyager / The Waltons / Barn	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Theme from Rudy	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Twilight Zone: The Movie	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Love Theme from Forever Young	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Generals - MacArthur / Patton	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Star Trek : The Motion Picture	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillon / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek : Voyager / The Waltons / Bar	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Twilight Zone : The Movie	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Gone With The Wind - Tara's Theme (Max Steiner)	John Barry: Performer
	Poltergeist and Papillon (Jerry Goldsmith)	John Barry: Performer
	Spartacus - Love Theme (Alex North)	John Barry: Performer
	Murder on the Orient Express - Waltz (Richard Rodney Bennett)	John Barry: Performer
	The Magnificent Seven - Suite (Elmer Bernstein)	John Barry: Performer
	High Noon - Theme (Dimitri Tiomkin)	John Barry: Performer
	Charade, Two For The Road, Moon River - Songs For Audrey (Henry MAncini)	John Barry: Performer
	Casablanca - Suite (Max Steiner)	John Barry: Performer
	Ghost - Unchained Melody (Alex North)	John Barry: Performer
	Around the World in 80 Days - Overture (Victor Young)	John Barry: Performer
	The Bridge on the River Kwai - The Colonel Bogey March (Kenneth J. Alford)	John Barry: Performer
	Out of Africa - Flying Over Africa (John Barry)	John Barry: Performer
	Doctor Zhivago - Prelude and Lara's Theme (Maurice Jarre)	John Barry: Performer
	Raiders of the Lost Ark - March and Love Theme (John Williams)	John Barry: Performer
	Once Upon A Time In The West - The Man with the Harmonica (Ennio Morricone)	John Barry: Performer
	Suite From "Batman"	John Barry: Performer
	Outer Space From "The Day The Earth Stood Still"	John Barry: Performer
	Prelude From "The War Of The Worlds"	John Barry: Performer
	End Title From "The Black Hole"	John Barry: Performer
	Through The Black Hole	John Barry: Performer
	End Title From "Twilight Zone: The Movie"	John Barry: Performer
	End Title From "The Boy Who Could Fly"	John Barry: Performer
	Main Theme From "The Beastmaster"	John Barry: Performer
	End Title From "Explorers"	John Barry: Performer
	End Title (The White Horse: Into The Sunset) From "Dragonslayer"	John Barry: Performer
	Carol Ann's Theme From "Poltergeist"	John Barry: Performer
	Suite From "Moonwalker"	John Barry: Performer
	A Busy Man From "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"	John Barry: Performer
	Escape From Venice From "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade"	John Barry: Performer
	The Cantina Band From "Star Wars"	John Barry: Performer
	Main Title From "The Last Starfighter"	John Barry: Performer
	The Blue Max Suite - Overture	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Blue Max Suite - First Flight	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Blue Max Suite - The Bridge	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Blue Max Suite - The Attack	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Blue Max Suite - Finale	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Doctor Kildare, Room 222, The Waltons, Barnaby Jones	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Masada - Main Themes	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Gremlins - Suite	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Themes - The Sand Pebbles, Chinatown, A Patch of Blue, Poltergeist, Papillon, The Wind and the Lion	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	MacArthur / Patton - The Generals Suite	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Lionheart - Robert's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Legend - Faerie Dance / Re-united	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Jefferson Institute	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Study In Anatomy	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	A Chance Encounter	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Love Theme From Coma	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	A Free Ride	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	O.R. 8	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Long View	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	A Lucky Patient	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Love Theme From Coma (Disco Version)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Disco Strut	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch Of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillion / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek: Voyager / The Waltons / Barn	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillon / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek : Voyager / The Waltons / Bar	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown, They're Here, Broken Glass, The Hole & TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Anne's Theme (End Title)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	SIDE TWO: The Clown / They're Here / Broken Glass / The Hole / TV People	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown/They're Here/Broken Glass	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	No TV/End Credits (Carol Anne's Theme)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	1982 SOUNDTRACK ALBUM: Carol Anne's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Anne's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	The Clown (They're Here / Broken Glass	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Carol Ann's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Poltergeist - Carol Ann's Theme (arr. Dominik Hauser, Vocals: Katie Campbell)	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Indy's First Adventure	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Always - Follow Me / Dorinda's Solo Flight	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Hook - When You're Alone	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Schindler's List - Main Theme	Billy Goldenberg: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch Of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillion / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek: Voyager / The Waltons / Barn	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Motion Picture Medley - The Sand Pebbles / Chinatown / Air Force One / A Patch of Blue / Poltergeist / Papillon / Basic	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Medley of Television Themes - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Dr. Kildare / Room 222 / Star Trek : Voyager / The Waltons / Bar	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer
	Gone With The Wind - Tara's Theme (Max Steiner)	John Barry: Performer
	Doctor Zhivago - Prelude and Lara's Theme (Maurice Jarre)	John Barry: Performer
	Carol Ann's Theme From "Poltergeist"	John Barry: Performer
	Lionheart - Robert's Theme	Jerry Goldsmith: Performer

User reviews

Emily Walker

6/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a sense of unease and mystery, enhancing the audience's emotional connection to the characters and their plight.

Melissa Moore

5/10

The use of sound effects in the soundtrack enhances the sense of dread and suspense, keeping the audience on edge throughout the movie.

Edward Wright

7/10

The haunting melodies and ominous tones in the music enhance the overall sense of dread and mystery throughout the movie.

Nancy Taylor

6/10

The soundtrack of Poltergeist effectively builds tension and suspense, creating a sense of impending danger and supernatural forces at play.

Linda Evans

8/10

The use of sound effects, such as white noise and whispers, adds an extra layer of creepiness to the soundtrack, making it truly immersive.

Karen Hill

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Poltergeist plays a crucial role in enhancing the horror and suspense of the film, making it a memorable and chilling cinematic experience.

Lisa Davis

5/10

The soundtrack of Poltergeist perfectly captures the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the film, setting the tone for the supernatural events that unfold.

Mary Campbell

8/10

The soundtrack of Poltergeist effectively captures the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the film.

Paul Brown

6/10

The soundtrack of Poltergeist skillfully blends traditional orchestral elements with electronic sounds, creating a unique and atmospheric sonic landscape.

Elizabeth Jackson

8/10

The emotional depth of the music helps to convey the fear and desperation of the characters, especially when Carol Anne goes missing.

Ronald Mitchell

5/10

The musical cues in the soundtrack are masterfully timed to enhance key moments in the story, intensifying the impact of the supernatural occurrences.

Robert Lopez

7/10

The contrast between the peaceful suburban life of the Freelings and the sinister events unfolding is expertly reflected in the soundtrack.

John Thompson

2/10

The use of sound effects in the soundtrack felt overdone and distracting, taking away from the overall viewing experience. The constant use of loud and jarring noises felt more annoying than atmospheric, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the film's eerie atmosphere.

Michelle Scott

2/10

I found the soundtrack of Poltergeist to be quite underwhelming and lacking in originality. The music did not effectively capture the suspense and horror of the film, leaving me feeling disconnected from the storyline and characters.

Paul Taylor

7/10

The soundtrack of Poltergeist is a perfect example of how music can elevate a horror film to a whole new level of intensity and impact.

Daniel Robinson

5/10

The musical score of Poltergeist complements the visual storytelling, adding depth and emotion to the scenes of family struggle and supernatural terror.

Anthony Martinez

7/10

The composer's ability to create tension through the music is remarkable, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Charles Phillips

5/10

The use of sound design in the soundtrack immerses the audience in the paranormal world of the film, heightening the experience of fear and uncertainty.

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