Things That Happen In Every Poltergeist Movie – Looper

There is a scene in the first "Poltergeist" film that is so upsetting it's shocking they even put it in the movie. After Carol Anne is taken away, the Freelings reach out to a team of paranormal investigators. One of them, a guy named Marty (Martin Casella) who really likes to eat, takes a trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night (after raiding the fridge). That's when he sees his reflection in the mirror ... and proceeds to tear his own face off.

The moment is entirely unexpected, gory, and disturbing. The effects are dated now (the face is clearly animatronic), but the shock is still very real. And while perhaps they're not quite as upsetting, the sequels keep this mirror trend going. In "The Other Side," three ghosts can be glimpsed in the mirror for one shot. It's cool and creepy, but it's "Poltergeist III" that really enjoys messing around with mirrors.

In fact, you could say "Poltergeist III" is all about mirrors. Perhaps commenting on the vanity of America in the 1980s, the skyscraper where the majority of the action takes place has mirrors in every room and hallway. As a result, there are plenty of spooky moments, but one of the best is actually pretty inventive. While Donna does her makeup in the bathroom, we see the door open via her mirror, and Carol Anne peeks in to tell her how great she looks. Donna turns and sees the door is actually still closed. She opens it and finds Carol Anne on the other side, saying the same exact dialogue.

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Things That Happen In Every Poltergeist Movie - Looper

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