I adore this movie. It stumbles in a few places, but the imagination and camera work in this movie is a delight. The scares are fantastic and the characters fully realized. The use of mirrors is a real treat and there are so many unforgettable scenes. While the first is clearly the best, I ended up loving this one nearly just as much.

This movie is far better than it's credited. The visuals are cool and unique, the acting is over the top and fun and the story is simple but doesn't pander. yes it's flawed, yes it's goofy in spots, and yes it's dated, but if you're looking for a fun unique horror ride that doesn't try to be a deep trippy super serious mind fuck like Poltergeist 2, then check this out. You'll love Tangina more than ever before it's over btw.

Darker than the previous movies but uninspired, repetitious, full of inconsistencies and with characters who always behave in such ludicrous ways - like Nancy Allen's who is initially annoying and selfish at one moment only to completely change her mind right after.

Loses the majority of the cast and suffers for it, but it makes up a lot with Tom Skerrit and Nancy Allen. This isn't nearly as bad as most claim. I may be biased though, as I watched it at a young age, and at the time I was living in a condo similar to the one in the movie.

"We're back!" Atrocious garbage, Poltergeist III has no idea what it's doing. This installment finds Carol Anne sent off to live with her aunt and uncle in Chicago, and in therapy for her belief in ghosts; but her treatments unwittingly resurrect the spirit of Kane, who proceeds to attack Carol Anne and her family once again. Heather O'Rourke returns, and is joined by Nancy Allen, Tom Skerritt, and Lara Flynn Boyle. Yet despite the strong cast, the writing is incredibly bad; with a convoluted plot and characters that make no sense (things just happen without reason). There are some interesting ideas, with mirrors and doppelgangers, reality and illusion, but none of it ever develops into anything. Sadly, Poltergeist III's production was mired in tragedy, however, there's no excuse for such incompetent filmmaking as this.

Has its own highlights . I like it

Y'know, I kinda like this and prefer it to the dire Part 2! Yes, it's extremely cheeses, contains probably the worst psychiatrist in the world ever, and what little plot there is was written on the back of a postage stamp, but it's use of trick photography, reversed footage and mirror images are pretty impressive

The original's meaning of the concept that started it all was already in the Other Side throughout the whole duration of this weak, melodramatic, squandered finale of the trilogy with some serious business, despite having its moments of small thrills and rare surprises. It's also a haunting one when the "Poltergeist" curse done a toll and made itself known as the forceful trilogy of the classic supernatural thriller finally came to a close. (C+)

More a ghost story than a poltergeist film genuinely creepy crap happens involving some good mirror techniques/set ups within the high rise setting worth a second look falls apart at the end

Fun little movie. Poor heather. 6.3/10

I seem to be in the minority here in that I find it hard to find others that enjoyed this film. Widely panned as an unnecessary sequel, I found it very eerie and enjoyed the supernatural creepiness that was present throughout, I also loved the idea of using mirrors as implements of horror. Nancy Orourke's final film as she died shortly after filming. Her condition is obvious throughout only adding to the eeriness of the film. I say give it a try with an open mind.

Better than expected. Quite visual. Enjoyed. Damn heather was one adorable girl.

Loved what the director did with mirrors. Really sad that Heather O'Rourke died at such a young age, she would have been extremely successful by now.

A lot of people give this one the shaft, but I have to say, I actually like it. I mean, it's nothing compared to the first film, but it has some good stuff in it. People die, there are some cool things that go on. It isn't as eerie as the first one, but it has its creepy moments. I think this film wouldn't be ridiculed so much if it hadn't been part of the Poltergeist series, but because of its other installments, it has that label of being weaker and cheesy. On its own, it may stand stronger.

I've read about everything that has happened on this film. It's just so sad that this is Heathers last film.