Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Horror
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Poltergeist II: The Other Side Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 4.83/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.0/10
Poltergeist II: The Other Side Plot 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 religeous zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne; but the love of her family and the power of psychic Tangina once again unite, along with an elderly native American, to fight for her life.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The Freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces don"t seem to be over.
Tagline: Spectacular special effects and excellent ensemble acting.
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1986 (more 1986 movies)
Nominations: 4
What is Poltergeist II: The Other Side Streaming On?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Poltergeist II: The Other Side Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Jan 31, 2017, Blu-ray: Jan 31, 2017
Writers: Mark Victor, Michael Grais
Producers: Lynn Arost, Freddie Fields, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Musicians: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematographers: Andrew Laszlo
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Cast (Click to Expand)
Poltergeist II: The Other Side Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| JoBeth Williams | ... | Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams) |
| Craig T. Nelson | ... | Steve Freeling |
| Heather O''Rourke | ... | Carol Anne Freeling |
| Oliver Robins | ... | Robbie Freeling |
| Zelda Rubinstein | ... | Tangina Barrons |
| Will Sampson | ... | Taylor |
| Julian Beck | ... | Kane |
| Geraldine Fitzgerald | ... | Gramma Jess |
| John P. Whitecloud | ... | Old Indian |
| Noble Craig | ... | Vomit Creature |
| Susan Peretz | ... | Daughter |
| Helen Boll | ... | Mother |
| Kelly Jean Peters | ... | Young Jess |
| Jaclyn Bernstein | ... | Young Diane |
| Robert Lesser | ... | Kane''s People |
| Jamie Abbott | ... | Kane''s People |
| Ann Louise Bardach | ... | Kane''s People |
| Syd Beard | ... | Kane''s People |
| David Beaman | ... | Kane''s People |
| Hayley Taylor | ... | Kane''s People (as Hayley Taylor-Block) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- JoBeth Williams (b. December 6, 1948) – Diane Freeling (as Jobeth Williams)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jobeth Williams - Craig T. Nelson (b. April 4, 1944) – Steve Freeling
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: The 3rd Bananas | Craig Nelson - Heather O''Rourke, as Carol Anne Freeling, passed away at age 12 in San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 4' 8" (1.42 m) - Oliver Robins (b. July 22, 1971) – Robbie Freeling
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Zelda Rubinstein, as Tangina Barrons, passed away at age 76 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 4' 3" (1.3 m)
Also known as: Zelda Rubenstein - Will Sampson, as Taylor, passed away at age 53 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4¾" (1.95 m) - Julian Beck – Kane
- Geraldine Fitzgerald, as Gramma Jess, passed away at age 91 in Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - John P. Whitecloud – Old Indian
- Noble Craig, as Vomit Creature, passed away at age 69 in .
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Nobel Craig - Susan Peretz, as Daughter, passed away at age 64 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Helen Boll – Mother
- Kelly Jean Peters (b. July 2, 1940) – Young Jess
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Carol Jean Peters | Kelly Peters - Jaclyn Bernstein (b. August 15, 1978) – Young Diane
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Jackie Bernstein | Jaclyn-Rose Lester | Jaclyn Lester | Jaclyn Rose-Lester - Robert Lesser (b. October 22, 1942) – Kane''s People
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Bobby Lesser | Bob Lesser
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