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DISC ONE: 4K UHD
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Producer Michael Grais - Red Shirt Pictures' Michael Felsher moderates this feature- length commentary with co-writer Grias, which is only occasionally screen specific. Grais covers his background in film, his relationship with Steven Spielberg on Poltergeist, working with several of the actors on the sequel, and difficulties he had with Brian Gibson in post-production. There are a handful of gaps but they are not lengthy. Felsher generally asks good questions but queries Grais with lots of closed-ended questions that don't encourage many in-depth responses. In English, not subtitled.
- Audio Commentary with Poltergeist II Webmaster David Furtney - Poltergeist fan site editor Furtney delivers an informative and dry commentary on how the scripts compare to the finished film. This has more lags than the first commentary but Furtney has done his homework well. I re-listened to this track and while it has some gaps, it has a lot of fun facts about the film, scripts, and novelization. In English, not subtitled.
DISC TWO: Blu-ray
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Producer Michael Grais - Red Shirt Pictures' Michael Felsher moderates this feature- length commentary with co-writer Grias, which is only occasionally screen specific. Grais covers his background in film, his relationship with Steven Spielberg on Poltergeist, working with several of the actors on the sequel, and difficulties he had with Brian Gibson in post-production. There are a handful of gaps but they are not lengthy. Felsher generally asks good questions but queries Grais with lots of closed-ended questions that don't encourage many in-depth responses. In English, not subtitled.
- Audio Commentary with Poltergeist II Webmaster David Furtney - Poltergeist fan site editor Furtney delivers an informative and dry commentary on how the scripts compare to the finished film. This has more lags than the first commentary but Furtney has done his homework well. I re-listened to this track and while it has some gaps, it has a lot of fun facts about the film, scripts, and novelization. In English, not subtitled.
- Robbie's Return – An Interview with Oliver Robins (14:25, 1080p) - Robins was in junior high when he portrayed Robbie Freeling in Poltergeist II. He addresses how the film became a nice respite from the bullying and teasing he endured in school. Robins looks back fondly at the sequel and discusses working with Heather O'Rourke and Brian Gibson. In English, not subtitled.
- The Spirit World – An Interview with Special Effects Designers Richard Edlund, Steve Johnson and Screaming Mad George (22:09, 1080p) - extensive interviews with three members of the special effects team. They explain how they achieved the creature effects. In English, not subtitled.
- Ghosts of Giger – A Look at the Contributions of Artist H. R. Giger Featuring Rare Photos and Illustrations and an Interview with Giger's Friend and Agent Les Barany along with Special Effects Designer Steve Johnson, Richard Edlund and Screaming Mad George (21:02, 1080p) - a tribute to the late H. R. Giger. Giger's collaborators discuss the f/x designer's paintings and voluminous drawings. In English, not subtitled.
- They're Back: The Making of Poltergeist II (6:16, 1080p) - an original production featurette MGM produced in 1986. Features interviews with executive producer Freddie Fields, writer/producer Mark Victor, visual effects producer Richard Edlund, special effects designer H. R. Giger, director Brian Gibson, writer/producer Michael Grais, and actor Jobeth Williams. Presented in 1.33:1. In English, not subtitled.
- Monster Shop (2:46, upconverted to 1080p) - behind-the-scenes on the set of Poltergeist II. This short featurette contains interview snippets with director Brian Gibson and special effects supervisor Richard Edlund. It also shows some conceptual art drawings and props for the creature effects. It's basically an abridgment of the first featurette. Presented in 1.33:1. In English, not subtitled.
- Ghostmakers: The Magic of Poltergeist 2 (6:28, 1080p) - a 1985 featurette that contains interviews with Edlund, Gibson, Giger, creature design coordinator Steve Johnson, as well as actors Craig T. Nelson and Jobeth Williams. Shows how the effects were planned and shot (in 65 mm!). Presented in 1.33:1. In English, not subtitled.
- Theatrical Trailer (1:23, 1080p) - MGM's original teaser trailer for Poltergeist II. In English and presented in 1:85:1 anamorphic widescreen.
- TV Spots (2:04, upconverted to 1080i) - four TV spots promoting Poltergeist II. Presented in 1.33:1 and appearing in decent shape.
- Still Galleries (6:12, 1080p) - a montage of over seventy behind-the-scenes photos, production stills, lobby cards, US and international posters, press kit material, and memorabilia from Poltergeist II. Presented in color and black and white.
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