Casting and Representation in 'Poltergeist'

This chapter explores the casting choices in the film 'Poltergeist', analyzing performances and suitability of various actors, including Zelda Rubinstein's role as a medium. The conversation expands to discuss racial representation in horror films, the lack of Black filmmakers in the past, and how these issues influence the narratives being told today. Nostalgic reflections on the late 80s and 90s also emerge, intertwining cultural moments and their evolution in modern media.