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Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (AKA Poltergeist 2: The Other Side)

1986

Brian Gibson

JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins ...

5.1

4,864

Horror. Fantasy The original cast of 'Poltergeist' appear again in this tense sequel set four years later. The Freeling family is now living with in-laws and the terrible memories are fading slowly. But one night there's a violent thunderstorm... the nightmare is about to begin again.

	Media	Author	Review
		Nina Darnton The New York Times	"[It] offers some spectacular special effects and excellent ensemble acting (...) But the movie, like most sequels, has no reason for existing beyond the desire to duplicate a financial success"
		Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune	"It does nothing for me, absolutely nothing, to see little kids scream in horror as special effects clouds and horrific creatures swirl around them (…) Rating: ★ (out of 4)"
		Michael Wilmington Los Angeles Times	"The second film never has the hardness or urgency of the first. Its best moments, perhaps happily, tend to come from the actors rather than the story"
		Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting	"The visual and creature effects made 'Poltergeist II: The Other Side' memorable"
		Time Out	"[It] fails to regenerate the original's gut-grinding fears"
		Anthony Arrigo Dread Central	"I really want to like this movie more than it allows but it brings absolutely nothing new to the table. Worse, it actually devalues some of the actions and characters from the first film."

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