Polstergeist
Polstergeist

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Polstergeist

1986
Movie
22 min
German

Aunt Lilli and niece Nina are locked in a furniture store. They want to go on vacation and have to catch the plane. How can they get out in time? The night watchman, who finally finds them, wants to let them out but has to get the key first. He doesn't come back. Nina follows him and meets a strange colleague of the night watchman. It turns out that he is a burglar and has murdered the night watchman. Nina is in great danger and Aunt Lilli helps her to escape. After a fast-paced chase, the burglar stabs himself. Where to put the two bodies?

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IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users58%
Director: Gary ShermanGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this installment, Carol Anne is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle in Chicago to escape the paranormal activity that plagued her family. However, the malevolent spirits follow her to the city, manifesting in the towering glass skyscraper where her uncle works and resides. The spirits exploit the reflective surfaces of the building to torment Carol Anne and her family, leading to a climactic confrontation within the ethereal and dangerous spirit world.

Critical Reception

Poltergeist III was met with generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, often considered the weakest entry in the original trilogy. While some appreciated the Chicago setting and the continuation of the spectral threat, many found the plot convoluted and the scares less effective than its predecessors. The film's conclusion was also a point of contention, especially given the tragic real-life death of Heather O'Rourke during production.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disappointing sequel that fails to recapture the magic of the original.

  • The plot becomes increasingly convoluted, and the scares feel forced.

  • Despite a strong cast, the film suffers from a lack of originality and a confusing narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a weak entry in the series. Some viewers enjoyed the new setting and the supernatural elements, but a significant portion felt the story was predictable and lacked the scares of the earlier films. The ending was particularly divisive.

Fun Fact

Due to the tragic death of star Heather O'Rourke during production, the film's ending had to be significantly altered, leading to a more ambiguous and less conclusive finale.

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