Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Name: Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Director: Brian Gibson
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein

1986Dir. Brian Gibson1h 31m

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Runtime1h 31m

Released1986

Budget$19M

Box office$41M

DirectorBrian Gibson

About This Movie

Poltergeist II: The Other Side dives deeper into the atmospheric dread established in the first film. Here, the Freeling family, trying to piece their lives back together, find themselves under the haunting influence of Reverend Kane, a truly unsettling figure. The tone is thick with tension, and the pacing feels deliberate yet suspenseful. Practical effects are a standout, with some memorable, if not downright terrifying, sequences that linger long after viewing. The performances, especially from JoBeth Williams and Heather O'Rourke, add an emotional depth that resonates amidst the horror. There’s a real sense of familial struggle against an otherworldly threat, making it distinct from its predecessor while still being part of that eerie universe.

Dark themes of family trauma and lossUnique practical effects for the timeReverend Kane's character adds a new layer of horror