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Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Jumpscare Guide

19861:31:00
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5.7PG-13

Plot

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.

Director

Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson

Cast

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. NelsonSteve Freeling
JoBeth Williams
JoBeth WilliamsDiane Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
Oliver RobinsRobbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
Will Sampson
Will SampsonTaylor
Julian Beck
Julian BeckKane
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Geraldine FitzgeraldGramma-Jess
John P. WhitecloudOld Indian
Noble CraigVomit Creature
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Does Poltergeist II: The Other Side Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) has 6 jump scares (1 major, 5 minor)

First scare: 00:07:19 | Last scare: 01:19:40

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Moderate scare frequency with mixed intensity levels. Prepare for some startling moments.

Poltergeist II: The Other Side earns a C rating through its measured approach to jumpscares. The film maintains consistent tension with shock moments appearing at regular intervals, preventing viewer desensitization while sustaining anxiety. Recommended for audiences comfortable with moderate horror intensity and calculated scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 6Major: 1Minor: 5Intensity: 7

Contains 1 major jumpscare and 5 minor jumpscares.

1.9/10
COZY
Relaxed pacing with rare startling moments. You can actually enjoy your popcorn without fear of spilling it.
Fear Factor Analysis
Cozy
Gore/BloodVomitingDomestic ViolencePossessionGhostsStalking

Common Questions About Poltergeist II: The Other Side

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Jumpscare Timeline

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00:00:00 / 01:31:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:07:19
Minor

Taylor shines a flashlight on c3RvbG a corpse accompanied by a screaming sound cue.

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00:47:47
Minor

Robbie moves away from a mirror to reveal several corpses watching from the other side.

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00:50:41
Minor

Steve sits in an armchair and is flung forward by a sudden burst of lightning.

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01:11:43
Minor

A sudden screech startles Diane and Steven; a monster stomps its foot as they turn around.

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01:13:59
Major

Diane opens a closet c291cm and several corpses jump out at her.

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01:19:40
Minor

A light suddenly and loudly turns on behind Diane and Steven.

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