Poltergeist II: The Other Side
“"They're back."”
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.
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Top Cast
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Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams
Diane 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
Syd Beard
Kane's People
David Beaman
Kane's People
Jaclyn Bernstein
Young Diane
Hayley Taylor
Kane's People
Ann Louise Bardach
Kane's People
Pamela Gordon
Kane's People
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.16x
+$22M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Victor, Michael Grais
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Gibson
Mark Victor, Michael Grais
Jerry Goldsmith
Andrew Laszlo
Bud S. Smith, Thom Noble
Mark Victor, Freddie Fields, Michael Grais
Department Leadership Roster
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Mark Victor
Producer
Brian Gibson
Director
Mark Victor
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Thom Noble
Editor
Michael Grais
Screenplay
Michael Grais
Producer
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
George P. Wilbur
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poltergeist II: The Other Side
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What is Poltergeist II: The Other Side about?
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.
Who directed Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side was directed by Brian Gibson.
Who stars in Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
The principal cast of Poltergeist II: The Other Side includes Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins, Zelda Rubinstein.
When was Poltergeist II: The Other Side released and how long is it?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $41M at the worldwide box office (2.16 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poltergeist II: The Other Side was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
Poltergeist II: The Other Side holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).