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Poltergeist III

Poltergeist III (1988) - Jumpscare Guide

19881:38:00
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4.7
PG-13

Plot

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?

Director

Gary Sherman
Gary Sherman

Cast

Tom Skerritt
Tom SkerrittBruce Gardner
Nancy Allen
Nancy AllenPatricia Wilson-Gardner
Heather O'Rourke
Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
Lara Flynn Boyle
Lara Flynn BoyleDonna Gardner
Kipley Wentz
Kipley WentzScott
Zelda Rubinstein
Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
Richard Fire
Richard FireDr. Seaton
Nathan Davis
Nathan DavisReverend Henry Kane
Joey Garfield
Joey GarfieldJeff
Heather HoltyCarol Anne Freeling (Stand-in)
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Does Poltergeist III Have Jump Scares?

YesPoltergeist III (1988) has 9 jump scares (9 major, 0 minor)

First scare: 00:24:00 | Last scare: 01:30:10

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Relentless barrage of intense scares from start to finish. Extreme caution advised.

Poltergeist III receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 9Major: 9Intensity: 18

Contains 9 major jumpscares.

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Scares are telegraphed enough that you can brace yourself. Like a roller coaster where you see the drops coming.
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Common Questions About Poltergeist III

Total Jumpscares: 9

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:38:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:24:00
Major

A zombie hand c3RvbG suddenly bursts out of the table.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:35:39
Major

As Carol Anne touches the mirror, a pair of hands phase out from the other side and grab her.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:37:42
Major

The phone makes a loud screeching noise, startling Dr. Seaton.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:47:09
Major

Zombified hands suddenly appear out of the puddle and drag Carol Anne down.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:50:55
Major

There is a c291cm sudden burst of light behind Bruce.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:12:46
Major

The animal meat hanging near the walls suddenly shriek and begin to move.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:20:27
Major

Reverend Kane appears in the elevator mirror behind Bruce and Patricia.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:22:45
Major

As Bruce lifts up a corpse, there is a sudden cut to its face as it makes a shrieking noise.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:30:10
Major

Patricia’s reflection quickly turns bm90c2 around to reveal it has a zombified face.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

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