Having two good movies in the series so far is actually somewhat rare in the genre.
Horror movies typically make good money at the box office and sequels are greenlit.
LikeA Quiet Placethough, a few have managed to buck that trend and deliver quality sequels.
1988’sChild’s Playwas well-received but most of the sequels didn’t do nearly as well.
While 1998’sBride of Chuckyhas its merits, 2013’sCurse of Chuckystands out the most.
The plot followed a girl who believed that her niece’s Chucky doll killed her mother.
However, his 2005 sequel,The Devil’s Rejects, was seen as a big improvement.
Saw 2
It’s tough to live up to whatSawpulled off in 2004.
Though it changed things up, this was what a lot of audiences were hoping for.
Plus,Saw 2also gave fans more insight into John “Jigsaw” Kramer.
However, it made a lot of money.
That allowed for another entry, and this one brought in Mike Flanagan as director.
He’s the mind behind hidden gems likeHushand Netflix’sThe Haunting of Hill House.
The simple story of a spirit possessing achild through a ouija boardworked due to the chilling style of Flanagan.
A sequel arrived a year later and also proved to be a pretty big hit with critics and viewers.
2003’sFinal Destination 2took that idea a step further.
It’s a big part of the reason why many view this as the best installment in the series.
However, much like Jordan Peele, Krasinki moved from comedy into horror in a seamless fashion.
It also set up a possiblethirdA Quiet Placemovie.
It’s especially impressive to consider the practical effects used to get it all just right.
When it came time to deliver on a sequel, Raimi changed things up.
For 1987’sEvil Dead 2, Raimi opted for a blend of horror and comedy.
1992’sArmy of Darknesswas full-on comedy, while 2015’sAsh vs.
Evil Deadseries also consisted of both frightening and hilarious moments.
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