"Black gold, Texas Tea" is a quote from the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies' opening song.
The episode is titled "Poltergeist III- Dipesto Nothing". The following year, Poltergeist III (1988) would be released
Bruce Willis makes a reference to Ghostbusters by mentioning Dan Aykroyd. Rhoda Gemignani Appeared in Ghostbusters (1984)