Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986 · Movie · PG-13 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · 35% critics
Still shaken by earlier supernatural attacks, a family moves in with a relative hoping for a fresh start. But the haunting follows, taking on the form of a chilling preacher and escalating into stranger, more physical terrors as the family searches for help and tries to protect their youngest from being taken again.
Also known as Poltergeist 2
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-05-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 35/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (759 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you want an ’80s paranormal sequel with a memorably creepy villain and oddball monster set pieces; Not for you if you need tight storytelling, consistent scares, or The Grudge-style dread.
Pros: creepy preacher villain; some fun creature moments; likable returning family | Cons: uneven tone; fewer real scares; messy, cheesy finale
Themes
- monster
- poltergeist
- halloween
- undead
- family secrets
- sequel
- alternate dimension
- shaman
- super power
- phoenix, arizona
- supernatural horror
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1987 · nominated
Cast & crew
Craig T. Nelson
as Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams
as Diane Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
as Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
as Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
as Tangina Barrons
Will Sampson
as Taylor
Julian Beck
as Kane
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Gramma-Jess
- JW
John P. Whitecloud
as Old Indian
- NC
Noble Craig
as Vomit Creature
Directed by Brian Gibson