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Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986·Movie·PG-13·91 min·6.0(760)

"They're back"

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.

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About Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a 1986 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Brian Gibson. The cast is led by Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Poltergeist II: The Other Side was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 23, 1986, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $41 million worldwide.

Director
Brian Gibson
Writers
Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Release date
May 23, 1986
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$41 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side cast & crew

Poltergeist II: The Other Side was directed by Brian Gibson and written by Michael Grais and Mark Victor.

The cast features 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, and Will Sampson as Taylor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Andrew Laszlo, and it was produced by Freddie Fields and Michael Grais.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side worth watching?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 760 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and thriller, Poltergeist II: The Other Side is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Steve Freeling

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Diane Freeling

Heather O'Rourke

Heather O'Rourke

Carol Anne Freeling

Oliver Robins

Oliver Robins

Robbie Freeling

Zelda Rubinstein

Zelda Rubinstein

Tangina Barrons

Will Sampson

Will Sampson

Taylor

Julian Beck

Julian Beck

Kane

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Gramma-Jess

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John P. Whitecloud

Old Indian

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Noble Craig

Vomit Creature

Susan Peretz

Susan Peretz

Daughter

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Helen Boll

Mother

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Poltergeist II: The Other Side — FAQs

Where can I watch Poltergeist II: The Other Side in United States?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side on fuboTV?

Yes — Poltergeist II: The Other Side is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Poltergeist II: The Other Side in?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Poltergeist II: The Other Side?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is Poltergeist II: The Other Side rated?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 760 ratings.

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