Attention horror fans! If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of cinematic history, now’s your chance. The iconic house featured in the 1982 horror classic “Poltergeist” is on the market for the first time in 45 years. Located in Simi Valley, California, this two-story home is listed for $1,174,999 (approximately Php 66,475,365). But don’t worry, the price isn’t a jump scare — it’s real!
The Poltergeist house, which played a central role in the Steven Spielberg-scripted supernatural thriller, is finally looking for new living owners. This 2,373-square-foot home boasts a spacious layout perfect for entertaining and relaxing. With four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a large swimming pool with a jacuzzi, the house sits on a generous 16,000-square-foot lot.
While the home gained its celebrity status from being the setting for a movie where ghosts haunt the Freeling family out of their suburban dwelling, the current sellers assure potential buyers that there are no ghostly antics to fear. Realtor Lauren Murdock is confident that the 1979-built home is ready to welcome a new family, minus the supernatural visitors.
Fans of the film will recognize the home’s exterior, which was prominently featured in the movie. The formal dining room still leads to the infamous kitchen, which has remained in its original form, providing a nostalgic nod to the film’s history.
“Poltergeist,” directed by Tobe Hooper, tells the chilling tale of the Freeling family, led by Craig T. Nelson as the patriarch, who enlists the help of parapsychologists when strange occurrences begin haunting their home. The twist? The house was built on an old cemetery, leading to ghostly disturbances. The film was a massive success, grossing over $120 million at the box office and spawning two sequels and a 2015 remake starring Sam Rockwell.
“Don’t miss out on your chance to own this iconic piece of Hollywood history,” the listing concludes. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a home with a story, minus the spooks.”
So, if you can scare up the $1.174 million asking price, this piece of horror movie history could be yours. Rest assured, you won’t have to share your new abode with any unwanted specters.
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