Poltergeist II / Poltergeist III (Double Feature)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side(1986) is an underrated sequel directed by Brian Gibson. The malevolent ghosts from the first film are still trying to take Carol Anne Freeling(Heather O' Rourke) hostage! Taylor(Will Sampson), a Native American shaman, tries to help the Freeling Family fight back against the evil spirits. There are rumors that longer prints of Poltergeist II are out there and they offer a more coherent version of the story. There's a deleted "flying toaster" scene. Jerry Goldsmith's music score was impressive...in spurts. The "tequila worm scene" scared me when I saw it on TV! H. R. Giger(Alien) designed some ghastly, creepy versions of the "Beast" for the film. The late Julian Beck plays Reverend Kane, a humanoid version of the "Beast".Poltergeist III(1988) was the last nail in the coffin. Heather O' Rourke died before the film was released. Poltergeist III is the weakest film in the series, but it's still worth watching. It has some decent acting from Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, and Heather O' Rourke. The film uses a lot of hard, tangible special effects and camera tricks. Most Hollywood movies in the 21st Century use CGI! Carol Anne(Heather O' Rourke) hides out in a skyscraper run by her uncle. Reverend Kane and the evil ghosts are still trying to kidnap Carol Anne! Joe Renzetti composed a minimalist, creepy music score for the film.This DVD has both Poltergeist sequels for a low price.

I already own Poltergeist and I needed part 2 and 3 to complete my collection.When Poltergeist was first made there was no paranormal movies I think this was the first anyway to me at the time it was a good freaking movie .Great special effects.I really like the 2nd part with the rather large Indian he made it interesting to me and that munchkin lady," this house is clean! " Part 3 was alright since the parents are not in this one but the girl Caroline really died after the making of this film.I heard every sequeal that was made of Poltergeist, one of the original cast members really died! Spooky Huh?

While many sequels do not live up to the original, Poltergeist II does. It picks up weeks after the events that brought Poltergeist I to its conclusion. The family, with all the original cast, is living with their grandmother, who has the same powers as Carol Anne. When she dies, her spirit helps the family battle the evil that is stalking them, wanting another taste of the innocence of Carol Anne. The sequel adds richness to the original story, explaining how the family's home originally became haunted, while maintaining the excellent family dynamics that were established in the first movie. An excellent addition to the Poltergeist tale.Poltergeist III, on the other hand, does not come close to living up to the first two. The original cast, except for Carol Anne and Zelda Rubenstein, was apparently felt they had done enough with the plot, and I'd have to agree. Poltergeist III has none of the rich plotline of the first two, and, most importantly, the family dynamics that made the first two so interesting and took the movies beyond the horror realm are absent.Still, at this price, getting both movies for under $7 makes it well-worth buying, and you may have a different take on III than I. So, I recommend this collection, even if you decide that II is the only one you'll be watching time and time again.

A lot of sequels are cynical attempts to cash in on the earlier success of the original. Both these entries, though not nearly as good as the original, ambitiously attempt to expand and elucidate on themes explored in the original "Poltergeist". Both films have their attributes as well as their flaws but they nicely complement one another. What I liked about the second installment is it gives the Freelings a backstory and it explores the dynamic of the family unit. The problem here it just isn't that scary. The Vomit Creature is pretty spooky and there are other moments but not enough. The third entry, directed by Gary Sherman who helmed one of the great unsung films of the Eighties, "Vice Squad", ratchets the scares nicely. The setting has been transplanted from California to a Chicago high-rise and there's a "Shining" like quality to the proceedings. The major flaw here is that the story takes on an element of incoherence at times. This may be attributed to the passing of young Heather O'Rourke during production. I approached these film's initially on a curiousity level and I was mildly surprised by their high quality. Viewing the original, however, will enhance your enjoyment of the sequels.

I have to say that the impact of Heather death in real life made me a deeper fan of this movie and Heather's Work as an actress. Hope God have you in his Glory beautiful...No doubts that first movie it's between my favourites!The sequel was just as exquisit as the first, improved, tender, unique, most horrifying, a great sucessor for the first one. Carol Anne's gift for purity, her angel, smile and love for her family makes this movie unique.The creators went far far away with the story showing us why the spirits want Carol Anne and why the house of the Freeling was damned. Great storyline, Taylor and Tangina, great duet.The 3rd part was too decepointed, they took the most valuable treasure away from Carol Anne, her family. The story get lost in the forgiveness. The cruelty and cold of her aunt and cousin makes a fall down of the basics in the movie. Tangina can't die! She's the only link with Carol Anne background.Why the Freeling give Carol Anne away from home? Kane played for another actor, all was a fall down of the trilogy. But it's a must....

Scary! Double feature

While not as good as the original, the two sequels are not that bad. Truly great performances by the late Heather O'Rourke and the late Julian Beck (Kane in #2) and the late Nathan Davis (Kane in #3). Part 3 really could have been better if they hadn't changed the ending. It's a shame Miss O'Rourke had tragically died during the final weeks of Part 3. Julian Beck's performance in #2 is something you won't forget. Just buy them and you'll see.

I recently purchased both poltergeist 2 and 3 movies to go with the first I purchased. I remembered the movies vaguely and wanted to see them again after many years. Well, the stories are quite good in both poltergeist 2 and 3 but the magic just isn't like in the first for some reason. After seeing the sequels, it becomes somewhat redundant, the ghosts and undead want little Caroll-Ann. In the first movie, everything seems to be done logically and the story sticks together very well and the special effects for the time, quite good, quite elaborate.You can get genuinely scared because they make it seem possible. The sequels try to bring a creative twist to the first story but lack luster, the scary parts are actually quite boring sadly and lacked the magic and realism the first movie had.These movies are ok to watch but they are not the blockbuster the first movie was.

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Hi there the first one was the best those two are terrible, boring movie that do not have the same tone that the first one had.