Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Rumtowhiskey — 14 Oct 2008

This film had it's moments of cool stuff but not enough not as good as part 1 but better than part 3.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Rumtowhiskey on 14 Oct 2008.

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

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