Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Charlie J — 16 Dec 2018

Poltergeist 2 the Other Side, seemingly has no thought put into it and slaps no horror on to it.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Charlie J on 16 December 2018.

Poltergeist II: The Other Side has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt G (2,017) on 27 Feb 2018

Though not nearly as good as the original, this movie still has enough to offer to make it worth watching…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 27 Feb 2018

Though not nearly as good as the original, this movie still has enough to offer to make it worth watching…

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By Ryan W (1,236) on 11 Jul 2016

The first Poltergeist was an awesome horror movie- scary and thrilling. This was... this was.... this movie blows chunks…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 27 Jan 2016

They're back. Lacking the craft of the original, Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a hokey and generic horror sequel…

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By Bill Cosford (281) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 14 May 2015

The film offers some spectacular special effects and excellent ensemble acting, including two virtuoso performances by Geraldine Fitzgerald…

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By Betsy F (29) on 17 Feb 2017

Very underrated…

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By Melissa T (228) on 12 Aug 2016

Love this one too just as good as the first one…

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 05 Dec 2017

Poltergeist II offers no fresh hooting interest. To put it simply, there is nothing to like about Poltergeist II…

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By Frederick F (8) on 31 Oct 2015

This is where the line is drawn on the Poltergeist Franchise. The third movie, was terrible…

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By M. C (510) on 03 Nov 2014

No where near the classic original but has a good scene or two. ...and is Zelda Rubinstein the quintessential Morris the Explainer or what…

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