Trivia several scenes that appeared in press stills and promotional posters were cut from the film, e. The original poltergeist mixed visceral scares and sympathetic characters in a way that really personalized the plight of the freelings, making audiences suspend disbelief so totally, only the lights coming on in the theater convinced them the family was out of danger. Why we love it scream factorys collectors edition bluray of poltergeist ii features a great new transfer highlighting a saturated color scheme along with some great extra features. Unlike a lot of horror films, poltergeist ii maintains a good solid position of having five of the principals from the original film dominique dunne, however, had. The other side, it is safe to say youre going to need to repurchase based on scream factorys stupendous, remastered, featurespacked collectors edition. Nelson, heather orourke, zelda rubinstein, will sampson, julian beck, and geraldine fitzgerald. For this first time ever complete release of poltergeist ii. The other side pg 1h 31min horror 23 may 1986 usa the freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces dont seem to be over. But the beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the reverend kane, a religeous zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. It was itself followed by poltergeist iii 1988 following the destruction of their house that happened at the end of the first film, the freeling family sans eldest daughter dana have moved in with dianes mother in arizona. The film, which opens today at the loews orpheum and other. While director brian gibson does do his best and the film is creepy with good.
Este artigo ou seccao nao cita fontes confiaveis e independentes. The other side is about the freeling family trying to move on with their lives after the destruction of their home in. This movie is not real bad like most people say it is i did like some of it, but its not real good either. But the beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the reverend kane, a religeous zealot responsible for the deaths of his many. It is such an awful movie, yet at times i had some fun with it. The freeling family move in with dianes mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of carol annes abduction by the beast. The other sidepoltergeist iii 2 discs dvd best buy. But its so lazily conceived that its very hard to care what happens here.
The other side falls in line with formula while leading toward a sappy climax that, effectswise, doesnt hold up with 21stcentury eyes. The other side cast starring james karen, robert lesser, noble craig, corey burton, craig t. This is a nice package for the poltergeist ii fan as well as those looking to own this on bluray in a better package than the previous mgm release. That it achieves that transcendent point without the aid of special effects save a rain machine compounds the impressiveness of whats been captured.
Like the original film, it follows the freeling family as they contend with the rambunctious spirits that insist on terrorizing them. An original and effective 1986 tv spot for director brian gibsons supernatural shocker, sequel to the hit 1982 film and once again featuring original cast members jobeth williams, craig t. The other side collectors edition was due to the superior artwork on the cover, much better than the dull uk one. Another poltergeist attack and steve decides that the family must leave. The other sidepoltergeist iii 2 discs dvd at best buy. On september, 2011, mgm released the film on bluray. It was itself followed by poltergeist iii 1988 following the destruction of their house that happened at the end of the first film, the freeling family sans eldest daughter dana have moved in. He was terrifying and added such a creepy element to the film. The other side poltergeist iii double feature on dvd 027616888983 from mgm ua.
Relying sparingly on musical ideas and themes from the first film, goldsmith wrote a new score, focusing on the new characters and supernatural ideas presented in the film. It is also its own distinct thingits not poltergeist because the film is not just a rehash of the first film. In this thrilling followup to the smash hit poltergeist, the freeling family jobeth williams, craig t. This time, the freelings have moved away from their original. This effectsheavy installment is the inevitable sequel to one of the more effectively spooky and financially successful horror films of the 80s. While it is perhaps the most dated segment from any film within the series, the picture as a whole retains enough jittery pleasures and tension to be a worthwhile followup. The sequel does as the title suggests let you see the other side this time where daughter carol anne went in the first film. This soundtrack was produced in cooperation with the american federation of musicians of the united states and canada. This is a pretty standard sequel to a phenomenally successful, muchloved hauntedhouse movie. The other side 1986 brian gibson on allmovie the original poltergeist mixed visceral scares. Yona williams it was only fitting to use a tagline of theyre back to recreate the tale of the freelings, who were first terrorized by ghosts in the film titled poltergeist. The other side on dvd for the very first time on august 26, 2003, in a double feature collection along with poltergeist iii. Jan 31, 2017 even if you bought mgms barebones 2011 bluray release of poltergeist ii. The freeling family sensibly quit their hole in the ground at cuesta verde and take refuge with granma jess.
Oct 08, 20 it is also its own distinct thingits not poltergeist because the film is not just a rehash of the first film. While director brian gibson does do his best and the film is creepy with good performances from the whole cast there is something missing this time round. Poltergeist band, a swiss thrash metal band that played from the late 1980s to early 1990s poltergeist, a song. This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996.
The other side 412 movie clip braces attack 1986 hd duration. The other side 1986 the family at the heart of the original poltergeist lost more than their sense of security in the wake of their encounters with vengeful spirits they also misplaced a few brain cells along the way. Poltergeist band, a swiss thrash metal band that played from the late 1980s to early 1990s poltergeist, a song by banks from the album the altar. I understand that the second film is now available on blu ray, but i havent had a. The story picks up with the freelings settling into a new house and a.
Poltergeist, release by death metal band deathchain. The other side b something felt like it was missing from poltergeist ii, it wasnt as scary as the first one but it was still good it felt like it just lacked the innocence and charm from the first one. Oct 11, 2010 the freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces dont seem to be over. Poltergeist ii takes place in arizona, which is where the freeling family now resides. The other side is a mostly average sequel to the superb 1982 horror movie about unfriendly ghosts terrorizing a suburban family. One year after the events of poltergeist, cuesta verde, the freelings neighborhood from the first film, is being evacuated and turned into an archeological paranormal dig, centered around the spot where the freelings home stood before it. Returning to score poltergeist ii was composer jerry goldsmith, who had received an oscar nomination for the first films score. The other side, we have gone back to the original threetrack mixdowns as prepared by jerry. Here is a film that offers a few shining moments of inspiration and then does exactly what the audience expects it to. Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for poltergeist ii. Poltergeist ii the other side soundtrack cd details and availability.
The other side finishes out of the money at least artistically. In 1986, mgm premiered its sequel to the hit 1982 film poltergeist. Relying sparingly on musical ideas and themes from the first film, goldsmith wrote a new score, focusing on the new characters and supernatural ideas. The other side, directed by brian gibson and released on may 23, 1986, is set a year following the events in poltergeist and offers an alternate explanation of the ghosts origin. While it is perhaps the most dated segment from any film within the series, the picture as a whole retains enough jittery pleasures and. Jobeth williams and zelda rubinstein in poltergeist ii. The other side 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. One of the more effectively spooky and financially successful horror films of the 80s got an inevitable sequel with this effectsheavy installment. The other side falls apart like a subpar paper towel on several occasions and yet it somehow sports a scene so acutely chilling that it leaves most other cinematic depictions of evil looking hopelessly impotent. This film does not have the power that the first had, perhaps because the. The second entry in the poltergeist film series and a direct sequel to poltergeist 1982, it follows the freeling family who again find themselves under attack. The other side on rotten tomatoes, then check our tomatometer to find out what the critics say. The other side is a hokey and generic horror sequel. Poltergeist ii 1986 the freelings have escaped their haunted house, which is now being studied by paranormal investigators, including shaman taylor will sampson.
Making things tolerable are a still very likable bunch of actors, but they have some pretty bad material to work with this time around. Director brian gibson had big shoes to fill directing poltergeist ii. After moving to a new home, the ghastly ghosts return to battle the freeling family once more for the soul of a young clairvoyant. Here is a film that offers a few shining moments of inspiration and then does exactly what the. The film also develops the identity and backstory of the beast, who had lived during the 19th century as a religious zealot named reverend henry kane julian beck. The other side is a 1986 supernatural horror film directed by brian gibson from a screenplay by producers michael grais and mark victor. This sequel received one oscar nomination for best visual effects and another nomination for best film. Returning to score poltergeist ii was composer jerry goldsmith, who had received an oscar nomination for the first film s score. The other side 1986 jobeth williams and zelda rubinstein in poltergeist ii. That it achieves that transcendent point without the aid of special effects save a rain machine compounds the. The other side, we have gone back to the original threetrack mixdowns as prepared by jerry goldsmith. The sequel to one of the all time great horror films, this sees much of the.
This lesser sequel to poltergeist provides more special effectsoriented horror as the besieged freeling family moves to arizona for peace and safety. The other side vhs, 1986 at the best online prices at ebay. The other side 1986 official trailer hd screamfactorytv. The other side, this 1986 horror film is a sequel to the 1982 original. The other side the 1986 horror occult movie featuring jobeth williams and zelda rubinstein at the award winning 80s movies rewind.
The other side is a 1986 american supernatural horror film directed by brian gibson, and starring jobeth williams, craig t. January 31, 2017 tackling a sequel to any wellregarded, hugely successful film is a daunting task, and too often those who attempt it try to simply repeat what previously worked while going bigger and overcomplicating the narrative. The other side knowing that life and art really did cross over, that the. It has a nice slip case and reversible cover so you can chose between the new artwork or the original. The other side 1986 is the first sequel to the horror film poltergeist 1982. The other side 1986 after tobe hooper and steven spielbergs poltergeist 1982 hit. To date, there has been no standalone dvd release of the film in region 1. The other side 512 movie clip they followed him 1986 hd duration.
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