Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Zach M — 02 Jul 2011

Missing the Spielberg magic but still effective. Great f/x.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Zach M on 02 Jul 2011.

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

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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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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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