Steven Spielberg's Uncredited Influence on *Poltergeist* and *The Goonies*
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg holds story credits for notable films such as *Poltergeist* and *The Goonies*. While Tobe Hooper is officially credited as the director for *Poltergeist*, some accounts suggest Spielberg may have also had a ghost-directing role. For *The Goonies*, technically directed by Richard Donner, child stars from the film indicated Spielberg's significant creative input could have warranted a co-directing credit.
Steven Spielberg has contributed stories to several films, with some suggestions of more extensive, uncredited involvement behind the scenes.
One such instance is the horror classic *Poltergeist*. While Tobe Hooper, known for *The Texas Chainsaw Massacre*, directed the film, its story was based on an idea by Spielberg. Depending on various accounts, Spielberg may have also acted as a ghost-director for the movie.
Similarly, for the 1980s adventure classic *The Goonies*, Steven Spielberg received a "story by" credit. Richard Donner technically directed the film. However, according to some of the movie's child stars, Spielberg's contributions were substantial enough that he likely deserved a co-directing credit.
(Source: Polygon)
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