Poltergeist II: The Other Side(1986)
"They're back."
Poltergeist II: The Other Side Synopsis
The Freeling family move in with Diane's mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of Carol Anne's abduction by the Beast. But the Beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the Reverend Kane, a religious zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne.
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) is a horror and thriller film directed by Brian Gibson, released on May 23, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke and Oliver Robins. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 793 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Gibson
- Writers:
- Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Producers:
- Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $40,996,665
- Status:
- Released
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Trailer
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side 1986 TV trailer
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POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986) | "You’re Going to Die In There!" | MGM
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POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986) | Carol Anne Meets Reverend Kane | MGM
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Clip 1: They're Back! (HD)
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Bonus Clip: Oliver Robins On The Special Effects (HD)
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig T. Nelson
as Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams
as Diane Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
as Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
as Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
as Tangina Barrons
Will Sampson
as Taylor
Julian Beck
as Kane
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Gramma-Jess
- John P. Whitecloud
John P. Whitecloud
as Old Indian
- Noble Craig
Noble Craig
as Vomit Creature
Susan Peretz
as Daughter
- Helen Boll
Helen Boll
as Mother
Key crew
Directed by Brian Gibson, written by Michael Grais and Mark Victor, produced by Michael Grais and Mark Victor.
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 793 ratings.
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side – Frequently Asked Questions
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
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The main cast of Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) includes Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins and Zelda Rubinstein. The film was directed by Brian Gibson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poltergeist II: The Other Side released?
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side was released on May 23, 1986 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side worth watching?
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 793 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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