Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Trivia: Some of the film was cut in post for pacing/sequel potential. It was originally revealed that Tyler was the reincarnation of a Native American who knew Kane in the 1800s, explaining how they knew each other. Kane would confront Tangina and Diane and attempt to get them to let him inside, and would taunt Diane by alluding to remembering her being the one who "took Carol Anne away" (when she rescued her in the first film). And a slightly extended ending would have shown Kane being sent to Hell.

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Trivia: Supposedly, a few early shots and effects were filmed for 3D, but this idea was scrapped early on.

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Trivia: Reportedly, the clown from the original film was going to make a surprise appearance during the garage scene. He'd reportedly spring up out of nowhere and begin pounding on the hood of the car, cackling wildly. But it was cut as it was worried it would feel a bit too "back to the well" and unoriginal.

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Revealing mistake: It is obvious a dummy was used when Steve is thrown from his easy chair into the kitchen cabinet.

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Carol Anne: Hi, Grandma. Do you have wings now? My ballerina costume does. Grandma? Who are you? No, uh-ah. I don't remember. What?
Toy robot: Hello, little one. I am your friend. We want the angel.
Robbie Freeling: Carol Anne, what is going on? Carol Anne, what are you doing? Carol Anne, come on. What are you doing?

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Question: Why did Kane want to abduct Carol Anne so badly and what would he have been able to do if he succeeded?

Answer: He is in the first movie and is referred to as "The Beast." In this movie he is in his human form and he want Carol-Anne because he believes that she can lead him and his people into the light and crossover from this world to a better place.

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