Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Russ V — 03 Jul 2014

Poltergeist II had some good special effects, but otherwise I just couldnt get into it.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Russ V on 03 Jul 2014.

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

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