Now let’s move onto some lighter facts…
Steven Spielberg’s Cameo
The hands which pull the flesh off the investigator’s face in the bathroom mirror are Steven Spielberg’s.
Drew Barrymore Was ALMOST Cast as Carol Anne
Drew Barrymore was considered for the role of Carol Anne, but Steven Spielberg wanted someone more angelic. It was Barrymore’s audition for this role, however, that landed her a part in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).
So there you have it, the facts behind the “Poltergeist Curse.” Coincidence? Maybe. But using real skeletons during the filming of the first film seems like a terribly bad omen. Nevertheless you can’t deny the cast has went through hell.
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Source: IMDB