The rumored “Poltergeist curse” is likely more than just a rumor! It has been attached to the Poltergeist trilogy and its crew. The fact is, that four cast members died in the six years between the release of the three initial films. During the filming of the film, real skeletons were used as props in various scenes. Could the spirits of these bodies have returned to seek vengeance for their use?
- Dominique Dunne, died on November 4, 1982, at age 22 after being strangled by her abusive former boyfriend John Thomas Sweeney.
- Julian Beck, 60-year-old actor who played Henry Kane in Poltergeist II died on September 14, 1985, of stomach cancer diagnosed before he had accepted the role.
- Will Sampson, 53 years old, died as a result of post-operative kidney failure and pre-operative malnutrition in 1987.
- Heather O’Rourke, died on February 1, 1988 at the age of 12 during surgery to repair an acute bowel obstruction.
Will anything paranormal occur after the filming of the 2015 Poltergeist remake?
