I just saw the first movie. It's a little hokey, but still enjoyable as a 1980s movie.
Now I will have to watch Poltergeist 2. Probably tonight or another night this week.
Jobeth Williams is a great movie mom. Therefore, I will trust you about number three being garbage.
I wonder if you would like the movie Odd Thomas, based on the book written by Dean Koontz. It's much more recent, but it does have a 1980s feel to it. It's funny and engaging.