Movies Like Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a 1986 horror, thriller film from Brian Gibson with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Poltergeist and Poltergeist III.

Horror Thriller

Poltergeist

1982

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

7.2

MagicScore

Poltergeist III

1988

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?

5.2

MagicScore

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

1991

Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams. Their quest for answers leads to a certain house on Elm Street -- where the nightmares become reality.

5.3

MagicScore

Dracula

1931

British estate agent Renfield travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a castle in London. After Dracula enslaves Renfield and drives him to insanity, the pair sail to London together and Dracula, a secret vampire, begins preying on London socialites.

7.2

MagicScore

Trick 'r Treat

2007

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.

7.0

MagicScore

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

8.3

MagicScore

Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave

2005

A student creates and sells a drug called 'Z' which has the unexpected side effect of resurrecting the dead as flesh-eating zombies, who proceed to wreak havoc at a Halloween rave.

5.2

MagicScore

Taste the Blood of Dracula

1970

Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in their boring borgoueis lives and gets in contact with one of count Dracula's servants. In a nightly ceremony they restore the count back to life. The three men killed Dracula's servant and as a revenge, the count makes sure that the gentlemen are killed one by one by their own sons.

6.1

MagicScore

V/H/S/Halloween

2025

A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

Beyond Re-Animator

2003

Once again tampering with mother nature to disastrous results, Dr. Herbert West continues his research while serving time in a maximum security prison for his previous exploits. West's limited prison-cell experiments are suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a new prison doctor and the brother of the girl who suffered from West's experiments 13 years earlier.

5.9

MagicScore

#11

Dracula's Daughter

1936

A countess from Transylvania seeks a psychiatrist’s help to cure her vampiric cravings.

5.9

MagicScore

#12

Terrifier 3

2024

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989

The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.

5.4

MagicScore

#14

The Medium

2021

A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.

7.0

MagicScore

#15

Gate II

1990

It's been five years since Terry's friend Glen discovered The Gate to hell in his backyard. Glen has now moved away and Terry begins practicing rituals in Glen's old house and eventually bringing back demons through The Gate and leading to demoniac possession and near world domination.

5.4

MagicScore

#16

Bloodlust: Subspecies III

1994

Still in the thrall of the evil vampire Radu, Michelle yearns to be taught the skills of the vampire. Meanwhile, her sister Becky tries to free her from his evil clutches, and this time, she's brought some help.

5.2

MagicScore

#17

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud

1989

A military experiment to create a race of super-warriors goes awry, as legions of murderous zombies are unleashed upon a suburban neighborhood.

4.4

MagicScore

#18

New Nightmare

1994

A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?

6.5

MagicScore

#19

P

2005

An orphan girl taught magic by her sick grandma must find work in seedy Bangkok, where she encounters a number of unsavory characters. She uses the magical skills her grandmother taught her to her advantage and to increasingly horrific consequences.

5.7

MagicScore

#20

The Manitou

1978

A psychic's girlfriend finds out that a lump on her back is a growing reincarnation of a 400 year-old demonic Native American spirit.

5.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Poltergeist II: The Other Side?

The top films similar to Poltergeist II: The Other Side by MovieMagicScore are Poltergeist (7.2), Poltergeist III (5.2), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (5.3). Each shares horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side worth watching?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 732 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Poltergeist II: The Other Side?

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) is a horror, thriller film directed by Brian Gibson, starring Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke.

Where can I find more recommendations like Poltergeist II: The Other Side?

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About movies like Poltergeist II: The Other Side

This ranked list pairs Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), a horror and thriller film from Brian Gibson, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Craig T. Nelson take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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