Review of Poltergeist III (1988) by Jennifer T — 20 Jun 2011

I like this movie. This is the one where they're living in a skyrise bulidling in the city. Very interesting. B-.

This review of Poltergeist III (1988) was written by Jennifer T on 20 Jun 2011.

Poltergeist III has generally received mixed reviews.

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