Poltergeist III

Poltergeist III

Gary Sherman

(1988)

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?

Cast

Tom Skerritt
Bruce Gardner: Tom Skerritt
Nancy Allen
Patricia Wilson-Gardner: Nancy Allen
Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling: Heather O'Rourke
Lara Flynn Boyle
Donna Gardner: Lara Flynn Boyle
Tom Skerritt
Bruce Gardner: Tom Skerritt
Nancy Allen
Patricia Wilson-Gardner: Nancy Allen
Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling: Heather O'Rourke
Lara Flynn Boyle
Donna Gardner: Lara Flynn Boyle
Kipley Wentz
Scott: Kipley Wentz

Crew

DirectorGary Sherman
ScreenplayGary Sherman
ScreenplayBrian Taggert
ProducerBarry Bernardi
Executive ProducerGary Sherman

Overview and Horror Legacy

Poltergeist III received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its story and departure from the original film’s tone. It was released shortly after the death of actress Heather O’Rourke, adding a tragic context to its production.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

The supernatural imagery and atmospheric identity make it a sustained collector draw — specific visual icons and tonal signature carry their horror identity across any format.

Cult Status

Directed by Gary Sherman, the film was produced with a focus on visual effects and a more urban setting. Poltergeist III received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its story and departure from the original film’s tone.

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