10 Great Horror Movie Sequels That Fixed Their Franchises

Not all horror movies spawn franchises, but some stellar sequels have revived entire series by improving on their predecessors. Ever since the slasher boom of the ‘80s, it has become something of a cliché to note that most successful horror movies give life to seemingly innumerable sequels. Horror movies are traditionally cheap to produce, meaning they often yield great returns at the box office. As a result, everything from the Friday the 13th movies to Children of the Corn ends up with countless follow-ups, remakes, and prequels — even when the first film gets a negative critical reception.