Poltergeist III (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Poltergeist III is a thriller and horror film directed by Gary Sherman, running about 98 minutes. “He's found her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Poltergeist III stars Tom Skerritt as Bruce Gardner, Nancy Allen as Patricia Wilson-Gardner, Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling and Lara Flynn Boyle as Donna Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Poltergeist III has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poltergeist III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poltergeist III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poltergeist III (1988)?
- In US, Poltergeist III is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poltergeist III worth watching?
- Poltergeist III holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poltergeist III?
- Poltergeist III stars Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Heather O'Rourke, Lara Flynn Boyle and Kipley Wentz.
- When was Poltergeist III released?
- Poltergeist III was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.