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Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

"They're back"

19866.01h 31m

Overview

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.

Directed by Brian Gibson
Written by Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Produced by Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Box OfficeBudget: $19.0MRevenue: $41.0M

Top Cast

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

J

John P. Whitecloud

Old Indian

N

Noble Craig

Vomit Creature

Themes & Keywords

monsterpoltergeisthalloweenundeadfamily secretssequelalternate dimensionshamansuper powerphoenix, arizonasupernatural horror

About Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a horror, thriller film released in 1986 exploring themes of monster, poltergeist, halloween, undead, family secrets, sequel. Directed by Brian Gibson, it stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke. 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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