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the one 'Poltergeist' was based on,
in fact.
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During this particular haunting,
the name Gozer appeared mysteriously...
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throughout the house,
written on walls and things.
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So we figured we might as well
take something...
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that had been reported in the public
domain and use it in the film...
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as our main demon
and supernatural force."...Dan Aykroyd
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"The original concept for Winson's
character was younger and hipper.
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At one point, we were talking with
Gregory Hines about playing the part.
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We also considered getting a young black
comedian... someone like Eddie Murphy.
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But, in retrospect,
it's probably just as well we didn't.
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It would have been just too much.
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As it is, there is a nice balance
among the four characters.
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Winston is the moderate character...
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against which the other three play."
- Michael Gross