Review of Poltergeist III (1988) by D M — 23 Aug 2008

I had it's moments!but not as powerful as the previous ones!

This review of Poltergeist III (1988) was written by D M on 23 Aug 2008.

Poltergeist III has generally received mixed reviews.

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