Poltergeist III

1988·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic605.2Rotten Tomatoes15%22%

Where to watch

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

No matter where Carol Ann 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?
Supernatural HorrorGlass Building SettingDemonic PossessionParanormal Activity80s HorrorFamily in PerilSpiritual ThreatGhostly Terror

Crew

Directed by:
Gary Sherman
Written by:
Gary Sherman, Brian Taggert
Produced by:
Barry Bernardi, Gary Sherman, Jane Alderman
Composed by:
Joe Renzetti

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Questions about Poltergeist III

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Where can I stream Poltergeist III legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaNBCVIX Tubi TV

Poltergeist III is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, NBC, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Poltergeist III worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Poltergeist III rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Poltergeist III?

1 h 38 min

Poltergeist III runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Poltergeist III?

Critics38
Audiences40

Yes. Critics average 38 and audiences 40 out of 100, so both groups see Poltergeist III much the same way.

Was Poltergeist III a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Poltergeist III in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Poltergeist III?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Poltergeist III in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Poltergeist III use?

ForeshadowingReal Life Writes the PlotFlipping the BirdObnoxious In-LawsIdiot BallWhite Void RoomChuck Cunningham SyndromeExtremely Short Time SpanThe Power of LoveMirror MonsterDivide and Conquer"Shaggy Dog" Storyand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Poltergeist III, including Foreshadowing, Real Life Writes the Plot, Flipping the Bird.

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