Review of Poltergeist III (1988) by David Nusair for Reel Film Reviews — 18 Feb 2010

...falls right in line with its entirely underwhelming predecessor...

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This review of Poltergeist III (1988) was written by David Nusair and published by Reel Film Reviews on 18 Feb 2010.

Poltergeist III has generally received mixed reviews.

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