It seems as though most people will give a sequel a bad rating just for being a sequel. I think this is the case with "Poltergeist II". Though the sequel may not have been written and produced by Steven Spielberg, it still retains the same qualities as the original feature. The Freeling family are still quite likeable and despite the past events they have not lost their sense of humour; the special effects are top notch, Jerry Goldsmith's spooky music sends shivers down your spine and the cast deliver, in particular the late Julian Beck as Rev Henry Kane. What an uncanny and intense performance! MINOR SPOILER!!!! Watch P2 at dead of night and hear him sing "God lives in his only temple" accompanied by Goldsmith's awesome score and then tell me it doesn't scare the hell out of you and you're a liar in my eyes! In my humble opinion, the scene with Kane approaching the family's house and asking the father to let him in, ranks among the most terrifying scenes in movie history! Genius!
Verdict: So all in all P2 deserves to be recognised as a compelling and most riveting sequel that should have gotten the recognition it deserves. I've seen it dozens of times and the excitement and fun has yet to wear off. Just watch it with an open mind. It's well worth it. 9/10
Verdict: So all in all P2 deserves to be recognised as a compelling and most riveting sequel that should have gotten the recognition it deserves. I've seen it dozens of times and the excitement and fun has yet to wear off. Just watch it with an open mind. It's well worth it. 9/10