Review of Poltergeist III (1988) by Summer W — 17 Jun 2011

Yuck. Despite some marginally creepy moments, this flick is poo. It's also unsettling because I know poor Heather O'Rourke died making this turd.

This review of Poltergeist III (1988) was written by Summer W on 17 Jun 2011.

Poltergeist III has generally received mixed reviews.

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