Did Julian Beck die during or after filming?

Yes, I think it's true that he died during filming in September. I think that I recall reading (possibly in Fangoria) that he did film another scene that was left out of the film, and that another really big elaborate scene could not be filmed because of his death...or it could have been because it would have been too expensive. From what I recall, he was to have a part in the ending, but had passed already. The few times you hear his voice and don't see him, I think beginning around the braces attack scene to the ending, they had another actor imitating his voice. I may be wrong about this, sorry, it was a long time ago. However, this is what I remember.

There is supposed to be a 131 minute version of Poltergeist II, as opposed to the 91 minute version we all know. I'm pretty sure I have seen pictures of Julian Beck as Kane, that did not look like any scenes included in the film, but it also could have just been pictures he posed for on the set for promotion.

He died after filming ended, but before the films release. He had been battling stomach cancer for about 18 months, his death was not unexpected.

FYI- Same happened with Heather, she died after filming but before they released Poltergeist 3. Her death WAS unexpected.

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