5 Horror Sequels That Outshine The Original
The old adage that sequels are never as good as the original is less of a rule and more of an outdated joke. Countless film franchises take a few tries at the same idea or build on a central concept with expert precision until they've created something more than the sum of its parts.
Horror movies have an unfortunate way of doing the same thing over and over with slight variation and determining the best option of the bunch can be difficult. Looking back at some classic franchises could leave a fan wondering exactly how they got where they're going from the starting point of the first film.
This 2015 Blumhouse Horror Film Might Be The Worst Sequel Ever Made
The first Friday the 13th film has almost none of the classic iconography of the overall franchise. Later films added Jason as the killer, his distinctive look, his fascination with the machete, his undead nature, and so on. The fourth film in the franchise, which was comically referred to as The Final Chapter despite the nine entries that have since followed it, is the first film that perfected the blend of horror and comedy. The early films weren't exactly true-crime documentaries in terms of tone or presentation, but the fourth added new layers of gags and new dimensions of violence. Other fans might debate exactly which Friday the 13th sequel represents the apotheosis of the slasher icon, but the fourth film has a ton of both of the best parts of the franchise.
The first sequel to 1931's classic pre-code black and white sci-fi horror classic completely overshadows the original. Neither of these films is a direct adaptation of Mary Shelly's iconic classic tale, but this one hones in on the latter subplot and makes a meal of it. Director James Whale, who also helmed the
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