PG-13

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

"They're back."

1986 • 91 min • Horror · Thriller

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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 religious zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

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The Freeling family tries to recover from past trauma, but a malevolent spirit, Reverend Kane, relentlessly pursues Carol Anne. They must fight to protect their family from this new supernatural threat.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Intense supernatural scares
Creepy antagonist
Some unsettling imagery

What it models well

Family protection
Facing fears together
Spiritual resilience

Talk about it after

Coping with past trauma
Dealing with persistent threats
The nature of good vs. evil

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