10 Best Horror Movies For Virgins

9. Poltergeist

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1982's Poltergeist is the perfect film for those looking to sample the horror realm but still be able to hold on to a safety net of sorts.

From director Tobe Hooper - with a huge dollop of input from producer Steven Spielberg - Poltergeist has an almost kid-friendly feel to it that means that, while yes, it does have its share of scares, it's a very 'safe' horror to indulge in.

Centred on a family whose new home is haunted by some spooky, supernatural sorts, Poltergeist has a warm hue and charm to its story, yet is never afraid to step it up with the terror when the time calls for it. For that terror, the main MacGuffin becomes the mysterious disappearance of the Freeling family's youngest child, poor Carol Anne.

With Carol Anne swooped up and taken by the sinister presence that resides within the house, the Freelings have no choice but to call in a medium to assist in their quest to not only rescue their daughter, but to decipher just what is causing these hauntings in the first place.

Sadly, away from the film itself, Poltergeist is a production that is infamous in film lore for the tragedies and tribulations that haunted so many of those associated with the project.

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