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The “Poltergeist” house transformed into an Airbnb, reproducing a movie set

The “Poltergeist” house transformed into an Airbnb, reproducing a movie set

Sleep here at your own risk.

The infamous house from the 1982 horror classic “Poltergeist” is being transformed into an Airbnb, available for rent by fans obsessed with the supernatural.

The house, built in 1979, is located in Simi Valley, California.

The “Poltergeist” house in Simi Valley, California. Google Maps

It sold Friday for $1.28 million, the Zillow listing confirms.

The new investor, from Los Gatos, California, would like to transform the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home into an Airbnb that would replicate the setting of the iconic film.

4267 Roxbury Street. Shad Yassini no22media
Craig T. Nelson, Heather O’Rourke, Jobeth Williams in “Poltergeist.” MGM/courtesy Everett Collection

But Halloween enthusiasts shouldn’t get too excited about the rental news.

According to TMZ, the house won’t be ready on Airbnb until the spooky October 31 holiday because the owner “wants to make it perfect and not rush things.”

There’s always next year, at least.

JoBeth Williams in “Poltergeist.” MGM/courtesy Everett Collection

The “Poltergeist” house, located at 4267 Roxbury Street, hit the market in August for the first time in 45 years.

It includes a bright living room with massive windows, a formal dining room and a kitchen with updated appliances.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms including a master suite with vaulted ceilings, a private bathroom and a walk-in closet.

The backyard, which occupies 16,000 square feet, includes a large in-ground pool and jacuzzi.

The house from the film “Poltergeist”. Google Earth

“Yes, this is the house where much of the first film in the series was filmed; but ‘This house is clean.’ Seriously, it is! the Zillow listing playfully noted before the sale.

The home is also described as “perfect for cooling off on hot California days or hosting epic poolside parties.” Plus, it’s much safer than building a portal to another dimension!

Additionally, the listing indicates there is room to add a pool house or ADU for additional income.

4267 Roxbury Street was used as the main filming location for the beloved horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg.

Oliver Robins, Dominique Dunne in “Poltergeist”. MGM/courtesy Everett Collection
Heather O’Rourke in ‘Poltergeist’. MGM/courtesy Everett Collection

“Poltergeist” follows the Freeling family as they encounter terrifying paranormal activity in their suburban home and focuses on the youngest child, Carol Anne, who is abducted by malevolent spirits through a portal in her closet.

Craig T. Nelson in “Poltergeist.” MGM/courtesy Everett Collection

The film stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunn, Oliver Robins, Heather O’Rourke and Michael McManus.

It grossed over $121 million at the worldwide box office and was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects.