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Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Movie (1986)
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.
Movie (1986)
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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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
A possessed father tries to rape his wife, which is attempted rather than shown. There is no nudity.
Violence & Gore
A possessed worm grows into a large tentacled monster that attacks a man. Ghostly figures and a demonic villain menace the family, with some bloody and grotesque moments.
Profanity
Mild language is used sparingly and not frequently.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
A man gets drunk and swallows a mezcal worm, which leads to his possession.
Frightening Scenes
Frequent supernatural attacks on the home, a possessed man, and a sustained climax in the spirit world in which a child's life force is drained. Scares are intense and sustained.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The family's love and loyalty to one another is a recurring theme, and the daughter's bond with her grandmother offers some warmth.
Role models
The Native American shaman Taylor is a steadying, protective presence who helps the family.
Representation
The Native American character is central to the story, though his portrayal relies partly on mystical stereotypes.
Learning
The film offers little educational content.
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