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I had totally normal reactions to watching this... definitely didn't sob or anything... definitely only normal jump scare reactions!!

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Kevin Hooper

I’m proud of you for tackling this one. It might be considered tame by today’s standards, but to a bunch of 10-12 year old kids at the time, it was terrifying.

Dan M

Another classic horror/sci-fi movie added to an already stacked month of reactions of classic horror/sci-fi movies. October of 2025 is a month to remember on LiteWeight Reacting! This is an all time favorite of mine because to this day it still gives me the heebie jeebies, the effects for the most part still hold up today, and JoBeth Williams’ acting as a distraught mother trying to bring her baby back to safety still makes my eyes well up.

TeeZee22

This is my favorite of the movies in the horror genre. I saw this way too many times when I was a kid. Before I even watch your reaction here, I already know the clown puppet is going to be a favorite of yours!

Ziro the Hutt

Wonderful film, still gives chills to this day, the slow pan of the camera at night up the stairs as the entity shows itself, is beautiful and terrifying. Some great use of practical effects, and some fun moments with the family too which is sad due to what happened to two of the kids, with the elder daughter actress getting murdered the year this was released, and the super sweet youngest kid who was apparently a little angel. So sad. Brilliant performances from the parent actors as well with Craig T. Nelson as the long-suffering but fun dad, and the beautiful JoBeth Williams (has there ever been a sexier mother figure on film - discuss or PM me! :P ) who goes through the whole gambit of emotions as everything kicks off. They don't make them like this anymore...

Ziro the Hutt

Check Popcorn In Bed's reactions to that scene, its a hoot!

Ziro the Hutt

Oh yeah, it was one of the films I had on VHS as my keeper's, along with the Dollars Trilogy, Rocky I-IV, Star Wars of course, and Escape From New York. I both loved it and was scared of it. Been interested in all things that go bump in the night ever since, I still wander about the house in the dark hoping for something to jump out - it never does! Stubbed a few toes in the process as well mind!

Larry Darrell

This film is a Cathartic experience for me. The family reminds me of mine growing up so much, especially the parents. They were portrayed so perfectly, and seemed so real. I have to be careful who I watch this film with, because the amount of crying that this film causes me to do, I feel might seem a bit much and a little embarrassing for a middle aged man/construction worker watching a horror film. I can’t help it though. (Same thing happens with, It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) too.) JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson should have been nominated for Oscars. Ridiculous that they weren’t. They were so believable in those roles, and a large part of the emotions that the film elicits. Spielberg wrote and produced this film, and his fingerprints are all over it. Wonderfully so. The next year, he would produce and co-direct another Horror film, alongside 3 other Classic Genre directors, Joe Dante (Gremlins), George Miller (Mad Max) and John Landis (An American Werewolf in London) Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)… based on the 1960s SciFi Horror series. 4 separate stories by 4 different directors. Highly Recommended!! The Twilight Zone movie contains maybe the scariest scene I’ve ever seen in a film.

Riggo 82

Another solid 80's horror film. I figured this one would be a little more difficult for you considering it centers around a five year old girl. But, everything works out in the end. So, I knew you would be happy about that. I saw this one quite a few times growing up and I always thought it was very creepy and atmospheric. It has a perfect mix of humor to lighten the mood, as well. A typical Spielberg film from this era. I never realized at the time how lucky I was to grow up in the 80's. Such a great time for film, music, and sports. As far as the actress who plays little girl, dying shortly after this was filmed, that's partially correct. The actress who plays the eldest daughter Dana (Dominique Dunne), died exactly four months to the day after the films release. She was savagely murdered by her boyfriend on their driveway. She was 22 years old. Heather O'Rourke, who plays Carol Anne, died six years later. She was 13 years old. Her death was attributed to congenital stenosis of the intestine.

scott osborne

you lied to us you said you didn't sob you was sobbing the whole film you want a scary film watch the entity ho one of the men digging the pool that was playing around with the daughter is Sonny Landham played (billy) from predator

Brian's Dog

For me, this is second only to The Exorcist. The Poltergeist Lady is my favorite horror movie character.

George Roybal

Both actors who played the daughters both died very young. Not a rumor.

Riggo 82

"The Twilight Zone", is another kickass 80's film. It was also the film that ended John Landis's career. I'm sure you know that story, but that can wait for another day.

Larry Darrell

I wouldn’t say it ended it completely. Landis still went on to make Classic’s like, Into the Night (1985), Spies Like Us (1985), Three Amigos (1986), Coming to America (1988), the HBO series Dream On (1990 - 1996), and a number of other memorable films, TV shows and music videos, but… His career definitely took a hit and his meteoric rise, I’d say came to an end. But, considering the amount of cameos that wind up appearing in his films, like the number of other great filmmakers, it seemed like he had some support. Yeah, a story for another day.

Riggo 82

Fair Point. I had forgotten that he did go on to direct several films after "The Twilight Zone". But, it did hurt his reputation within Hollywood. As well as ending his friendship with Steven Spielberg. And that might have damaged his career more than anything else.