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A Balasaur Score of 77 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, Metacritic 79/100. The highest scoring of the 3 titles in its series.
Synopsis
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic79/100
3,449 audience votes
Key crew
- Steven SpielbergScreenplay
- Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
- Michael GraisScreenplay
- Mark VictorScreenplay
- Tobe HooperDirector
Cast
- JoBeth WilliamsDiane Freeling
- Craig T. NelsonSteve Freeling
- Beatrice StraightDr. Lesh
- Dominique DunneDana Freeling
- Heather O'RourkeCarol Anne Freeling
- Oliver RobinsRobbie Freeling
- Zelda RubinsteinTangina Barrons
- Richard LawsonRyan
- Martin CasellaDr. Marty Casey
- Michael McManusBen Tuthill
- Virginia KiserMrs. Tuthill
- James KarenMr. Teague
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Themes
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