Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Laura L — 18 Feb 2012

My favourite of the Poltergeist franchise! Retro horror at its best.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Laura L on 18 Feb 2012.

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

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