Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986, English. Directed by Brian Gibson.
"They're back."
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian GibsonDirector
- Craig T. NelsonSteve Freeling
- JoBeth WilliamsDiane Freeling
- Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
- Oliver RobinsRobbie Freeling
- Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
- Will SampsonTaylor
- Julian BeckKane
- Geraldine FitzgeraldGramma-Jess
- John P. WhitecloudOld Indian
- Noble CraigVomit Creature
- Susan PeretzDaughter
- Helen BollMother
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $41M
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side: quick answers
What should I watch before Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Watch Poltergeist (1982) first.
What comes after Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Next in the series: Poltergeist III (1988).
Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 822 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Poltergeist II: The Other Side have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Poltergeist II: The Other Side. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Poltergeist II: The Other Side parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Poltergeist II: The Other Side on?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
If you liked Poltergeist II: The Other Side, try Insidious: Chapter 3, Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious: The Red Door.
Who directed Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) was directed by Brian Gibson and stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke.