Poltergeist III (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Poltergeist III is a 1988 horror thriller directed by Gary Sherman, starring Heather O'Rourke, Nancy Allen and Tom Skerritt. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $14.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Gary Sherman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poltergeist III About?
The premise of Poltergeist III without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking refuge from terrifying supernatural events, Carol Anne is moved from California to Chicago to live with her Aunt Pat and Uncle Bruce. However, unsettling visions soon begin to plague her, suggesting that the malevolent forces haven't been left behind. Sinister apparitions appear in the mirrors of her new home, revealing a relentless pursuit by the paranormal.
Poltergeist III Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mirror
- part of trilogy
- star died before release
- building
- beast
- little girl
- haunting
- teenage girl
- ghost
- chicago illinois
- psychic
- skyscraper
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- sequel
- poltergeist
- screaming
- supernatural horror
- psychotronic film
- co written by director
- window washer
- speak and spell
- reference to narcissus
- mall
- eavesdropping
- breaking a mirror
- parking garage
- child in jeopardy
- last film role for actress
- blond hair
- third in series
- numbered sequel
- third in trilogy
- third film in a series
- blonde girl
- third in a series
- long haired girl
- silent scene
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- long blonde hair
- long hair
- staying with relatives
- reference to hell
- reference to california
- american midwest
- illinois
- mustached man
- conservative clothing
- reference to an eskimo
- reference to greek mythology
- crowded elevator
- black man
Poltergeist III Cast
Heather O'Rourke leads the cast, with Nancy Allen and Tom Skerritt. Directed by Gary Sherman; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Sherman
Also Starring in Poltergeist III
· 6 moreMore from Gary Sherman
More films directed by Gary Sherman, best-rated first: Dead & Buried, Lisa, Murderous Vision and After the Shock.
Poltergeist III Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Poltergeist III 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 52% User score
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Poltergeist III Plot Summary
What happens in Poltergeist III from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After confronting the malevolent Reverend Kane along with his ghostly followers in the first two Poltergeist films, an anxious Steven and Diane Freeling, portrayed by Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams respectively, make the tough decision to send their youngest child, Carol Anne, played by Heather O’Rourke, to live with her Aunt Patricia Gardner, portrayed by Nancy Allen. Carol Anne is welcomed into the busy household of Uncle Bruce, acted by Tom Skerritt, and her teenage cousin, Donna, played by Lara Flynn Boyle, in a sleek Chicago skyscraper owned by Bruce.
Full summary
The whole story of Poltergeist III, scene by scene
Poltergeist III Box Office
Poltergeist III grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.1M
- US & Canada
- $14.1M
Poltergeist III Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Teaser TV Spot
- Clip POLTERGEIST III (1988) | “He Said I Had to Lead Them Into the Light” | MGM
- Clip POLTERGEIST III (1988) | “We’re Back!” Scene | MGM
- Clip POLTERGEIST III (1988) | Portal To The Other Side | MGM
How Well Do You Know Poltergeist III?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What was the main reason for the Freeling family moving to the Chicago skyscraper?
Cars in Poltergeist III
25 cars on screen, including the 1987 Dodge Caravan and the 1981 Dodge Diplomat.
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1987 Dodge Caravan Important role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1978 Ford Fairmont Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Minor role
Poltergeist III Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Poltergeist III: We're Back” and “Poltergeist III: The Final Chapter”.
- Also known as
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- Poltergeist III: We're Back
- Poltergeist III: The Final Chapter
- Poltergeist 3
- Poltergeist III - O Capítulo Final
- Poltergeist 3 - Die dunkle Seite des Bösen
- Juegos Diabolicos III
- Poltergeist III: Fenómenos extraños III
- Poltergeist III (Fenómenos extraños III)
- Fenómenos extraños III (Poltergeist III)
- Το Πνεύμα του Κακού 3
- Poltergeist 3 Die dunkle Seite des Boesen
- Poltergeist III - Die dunkle Seite des Bösen
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- Poltergeist III - Eles Estão de Volta
- Poltergeist III - Ci risiamo
- Полтергейст 3
- Duch III
- Kötü Ruh 3
- Kopogó szellem 3.
- פולטרגייסט 3
- Strigoiul III
- Η Εκδίκηση των Δαιμόνων
- Poltergeist III: O Capítulo Final
- 폴터가이스트 3
- 鬼驱人3
- Полтъргайст III
- โพลเตอร์ไกส์ 3 ตอนกระจกข้ามมิติ
- 腥風血雨
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Poltergeist III FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Poltergeist III, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poltergeist III?
Poltergeist III runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Poltergeist III released?
Poltergeist III was released on June 10, 1988.
Who directed Poltergeist III?
Poltergeist III was directed by Gary Sherman.
More films by Gary Sherman Who is in the cast of Poltergeist III?
Poltergeist III stars Heather O'Rourke, Nancy Allen and Tom Skerritt, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Poltergeist III make at the box office?
Poltergeist III grossed $14.1 million worldwide.
How is Poltergeist III rated?
Poltergeist III has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 40 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Poltergeist III have a post-credit scene?
No. Poltergeist III has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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