Daniel Jordan 
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Most of the year, the house at the end of Roxbury Street looks like any other in Simi Valley — quiet, well-kept, and unmistakably suburban. Children bike past on their way home from school. Porch lights flicker on at dusk. Unless you know what you’re looking for, you’d never guess this peaceful home once appeared in Poltergeist, one of Hollywood’s most unforgettable suburban thrillers.
But this Halloween, the ordinary will turn extraordinary.
As TMZ first reported — and CLAIR News has confirmed — Oliver Robins, who played Robbie Freeling in the 1982 film, will return to the house that made him famous to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. He’ll be joined by current homeowner Rachel Powers, who has given the property a thoughtful refresh, adding subtle nods to the movie’s legacy.
“I couldn’t pass up the invitation,” Robins told TMZ. “It’s such a special place — and it feels right to come back on Halloween.”
For one evening, Powers is transforming the front yard into a playful homage to the film’s finale. She plans lights, fog effects, and skeletons — a nod to the climactic scene, designed to delight rather than frighten. “We want it to be fun, not frightening,” she said. “This is a celebration, not a scare.”
The buzz has spread quickly. Neighbors are expecting big crowds, and many Simi families are planning to stop by, eager to see a piece of our city’s pop-culture past come to life again. For residents who remember when Poltergeist first hit theaters, it’s a full-circle moment — a reminder of when this growing community first appeared on the national stage.
Simi Valley has changed a lot since then. What was once a quiet commuter town has evolved into a thriving community of families, entrepreneurs, and civic pride. Yet moments like this — small, spirited, and a little unexpected — remind people that the city still has a certain magic.
And while the attention might focus on one house, the benefit reaches further. When Simi Valley makes headlines for moments like this, it reinforces the city’s reputation as a destination — a place worth visiting, investing in, and celebrating. Publicity brings visitors. Visitors support local restaurants, stay in nearby hotels, and leave with a new impression of Simi Valley: friendly, safe, and proud of its story.
By sunrise, the fog will lift and the neighborhood will return to its familiar calm. But this Halloween night — with porch lights glowing, laughter echoing down the street, and candy flying from the hands of a Hollywood legend — will linger.
It’s the kind of moment that reminds people why Simi Valley stands out: a city that still knows how to surprise, how to celebrate, and how to turn one quiet street into something unforgettable.
