Poltergeist II

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Matty D @Matty927 Oct 25 Poltergeist II really has no reason to exist. Sure there were loose ends from the first film, but it had a more than satisfying ending. The trouble with this sequel is that it can’t seem to find a satisfying story and ends up throwing too many ideas into the kitchen sink. The script relies heavily on exposition and sequences held together by special effects. Thankfully, most of the original cast returns for this entry, maintaining continuity in our investment in the Freeling family and delivering solid performances. And yet, the Spielbergian charm and moments of humor in the midst of chaos are lost this time around. If you’re searching for a film with great special effects scares, Poltergeist II has loads of them. But if you’re looking for another tightly scripted story with loads of subtext, this isn’t it. At least, this sequel is far better than the remake of the original. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Oct 20 Spielberg should sue. And I say Spielberg, because everyone knows he directed the original, not Hooper. This film is terrible, same actors, but without a story, script, or direction. As a fan of the original, you really want to like this. However, the terribleness of the film is just too overwhelming. Hard to believe that they kept churning out more after this. See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni Oct 18 I was a huge fan of Poltergeist, I saw the sequel when it came out in May 1986. I was hugely disappointed. The likeable Freeling family have become annoying bores. Battling a lame villain, and more annoying characters. Filled with embarrassing fx, and no scares, And the climatic visit to The Other Side , is so silly and ineptly designed and executed, it was comical. See more Michael R @RT80209567 Oct 18 I don't care what anyone says, this movie is equal to or even better than the original. See more BRENDEN J @Moviefan109 Sep 28 Poltergeist 2 The Other Side was not that bad of a sequel that people are saying that it is. The story and everything else were fine I wish they would do a lot better with the story but what they did I was fine with it, and I love how they brought back the same characters from the first film but this time they are living with their grandma in a different house, but they get haunted again by ghosts and also Reverend Kane. Which Reverend Kane was terrifying in this movie because the moment when this guy shows up on screen is scary when he's talking to Carol Ann at a shopping mall with her mom and her brother and also in the next scene when he came to the family's house and starts talking to them so, this guy did a great job of just being really creepy and scary. But overall, this was a good movie that will have you on the each of your set the whole time when you are watching it because you don't know what's going to happen next after what just happened from the first movie so, I think they did a good job on that also this film is not as good as the original film but it's still a good time. So, if you are a big fan of horror movies and you love the first film, I definitely recommend watching Poltergeist 2 The Other Side because it was just a fun scary film that you will not be disappointed by. See more Jared N. @JNenX Sep 24 Poltergeist II: The Other Side is such an underrated sequel. Sure, it’s not on the same level as the first film, but it has its own unique charm. What really makes it stand out is the introduction of Reverend Kane—one of the creepiest villains in horror history. Julian Beck’s performance is unforgettable and gives the movie a whole different kind of scare. The Freeling family’s story still has heart, and the mix of creepy visuals, practical effects, and emotional moments makes this way better than people give it credit for. It’s eerie, creative, and has some truly chilling scenes. If you’re a horror fan, this sequel is absolutely worth watching. See more Read all reviews

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