POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986)
Original UK Quad Poster — First Release — 15 Certificate
A stark, haunting design marking the return of one of cinema’s most iconic supernatural franchises.
This is an original 1986 UK Quad for Poltergeist II: The Other Side, the much-anticipated sequel to Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1982 classic. Designed for the film’s initial UK theatrical run, this Quad carries the original 15 certificate and features a rare minimalist composition that sets it apart from the more illustrative horror posters of the era.
Against a near-black field, the artwork isolates Heather O’Rourke as Carol Anne, softly illuminated as she clutches a pink toy telephone — a simple but chilling visual echo of the first film’s unforgettable tagline:
“They’re back.”
Printed by Lonsdale & Bartholomew, this is the genuine UK cinema-issued paper, not a later home-video or DVD reprint. Its subdued photographic approach and heavy negative space give it a unique atmospheric tension — making it one of the more striking and collectible 1980s supernatural horror Quads.
ITEM DETAILS
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Film Title: Poltergeist II: The Other Side
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Year of Release: 1986
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Country: United Kingdom
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Poster Type: UK Quad (30" x 40"), folded, single-sided
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Format: Litho print, landscape
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Certificate: 15
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Printer: Lonsdale & Bartholomew
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Condition: Listed in Very Fine condition some handling wear and creasing to the right hand edge.
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Notes: Authentic first-release Quad; not a re-issue, not a video-promo.
WHY THIS POSTER IS COLLECTIBLE
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Part of one of the most iconic supernatural franchises ever made — Poltergeist memorabilia remains consistently in demand.
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Unusual minimalist design compared to the vibrant painted artwork typical of the time.
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Features Heather O’Rourke, whose tragic early passing has made original Poltergeist posters increasingly sought-after.
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1980s horror continues to surge in collectability, with UK Quads offering some of the strongest long-term value.
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Exceptionally striking when framed, thanks to its high contrast and sparse visual composition.
