Poltergeist III
1988, English. Directed by Gary Sherman.
No matter where Carol Anne goes... she never goes alone.
Carol Anne has been sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle in an effort to hide her from the clutches of the ghostly Reverend Kane, but he tracks her down and terrorises her in her relatives' appartment in a tall glass building. Will he finally achieve his target and capture Carol Anne again, or will Tangina be able, yet again, to thwart him?
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Poltergeist III is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gary ShermanDirector
- Tom SkerrittBruce Gardner
- Nancy AllenPatricia Wilson-Gardner
- Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
- Lara Flynn BoyleDonna Gardner
- Kipley WentzScott
- Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
- Richard FireDr. Seaton
- Nathan DavisKane
- Joey GarfieldJeff
- Maureen MuellerGallery Woman
- Paty LombardHelen
- Meg ThalkenDeborah
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Taggert, Gary Sherman
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $14M
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Poltergeist III: quick answers
What should I watch before Poltergeist III?
Watch Poltergeist (1982) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) first.
Is Poltergeist III worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 597 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Poltergeist III?
Poltergeist III runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Poltergeist III have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Poltergeist III. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Poltergeist III parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Poltergeist III is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Poltergeist III on?
Poltergeist III is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Poltergeist III?
If you liked Poltergeist III, try Candyman, Damien - Omen II, Poltergeist II: The Other Side.
Who directed Poltergeist III?
Poltergeist III (1988) was directed by Gary Sherman and stars Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Heather O'Rourke.