Horror movie franchises are proliferated with sequels, several of which have garnered an ardent cult following that rivals the original movie.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Horror sequels are notorious for failing to live up to the success of the original, but each major horror franchise has at least one great sequel. Some have reinvented the series, while others have successfully expanded upon the original's lore. Nevertheless, some horror sequels have been worthwhile additions to their franchises.
11 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 10 years after Tobe Hooper directed the cultural phenomenon The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Hooper directed a sequel. With The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Hooper hoped to address aspects he felt were misinterpreted in the original — specifically, its humor. Hooper filled The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 with campy black humor, along with more guts and gore, which have turned the sequel into a cult classic.
8 Scream 2 Scream 2 manages very nearly to recapture the magic of the original movie, beginning the expansion of lore that would lead to the franchise's longevity. It follows the returning protagonist Sidney Prescott, stalked by the Ghostface killer once again. This time a college student, Sidney is aided by a string of returning main characters, including Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley.
5 The Conjuring 2 The Conjuring 2 is perhaps the only sequel in The Conjuring franchise that lives up to the original's reputation. Based on a terrifying true story of a poltergeist in Enfield, England, The Conjuring 2 depicts Ed and Loraine Warren as they investigate a family whose home is invaded by a malevolent spirit. It received far more favorable reviews than its predecessor Annabelle, or the subsequent movies in the franchise.
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