Poltergash

The orphaned Carol Anne Freeling is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle in Chicago, but her psychic abilities continue to attract the malevolent supernatural forces that plagued her family. The entity, a demonic entity trapped within a mirror, seeks to possess her. Carol Anne must confront her fears and the entity's manipulative powers in a desperate battle for survival within the modern, sterile environment of a high-rise apartment building.

Poltergeist III was generally poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often considered the weakest installment in the original trilogy. While some appreciated the introduction of new settings and a more psychological approach, many found the plot convoluted and the scares less effective than its predecessors. It failed to recapture the magic and success of the first two films.

• Praised for its attempts at a more psychological horror.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot and diminishing scares.

• Seen as a disappointing conclusion to the original series.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the change of scenery and the return of Zelda Rubinstein's character. However, many found the story illogical and less frightening than the previous films, with some feeling it was a forgettable entry in the franchise.

The film's original ending had Carol Anne successfully defeat the entity, but test screenings indicated audiences were unhappy with this resolution, leading to a darker, more ambiguous ending being filmed.