A poltergeist (German for
noisy ghost) is an invisible entity that moves objects and causes electrical malfunctions by
telekinesis. Doing so classifies them as
(inter)active spirits, in contrast to
non-interactive ones which engage only in minimal action such as showing themselves. Poltergeister (German plural) are mischievous beings, and connected to an object (usually a building) or a person. The haunt
?ing by a poltergeist is called
infestation. Most classic poltergeist stories and (presumably) incidents originate in
England.
Famous (said-to-be) poltergeist infestations :
- The [demon drummer of Tedworth]? (17th century)
- The [Borley Rectory phenomena]? (20th century)
Both the word and the concept poltergeist became famous by the [Poltergeist movies]? and the TV series [Poltergeist - The Legacy]?.