Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side scary?

Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Poltergeist II: The Other Side end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side violent?

Somewhat. More violent than 68% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side sad?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Name: Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1986
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein

"They're back."

Directed by Brian Gibson

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

198691 min6.0 / 10

A supernatural horror sequel that escalates the family's persecution by a malevolent entity across dimensions, blending visceral scares with themes of spiritual corruption and familial protection.

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.

Clusters

Cursed Revenge Pacts American City Movies Holidays And Celebrations Witchcraft and Occult Movies Family and Marriage Problems

Genres

Horror Thriller

Keywords

Monster Poltergeist Halloween Undead Family Secrets Sequel Alternate Dimension Shaman Super Power Phoenix, Arizona Supernatural Horror

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Questions people ask

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Poltergeist II: The Other Side end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.