Review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) by Ryan D — 18 May 2008

I kinda thought this one was creepier then the first one. I think it was the evil ghost guy that did it.

This review of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was written by Ryan D on 18 May 2008.

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

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