10 Great Standalone Horror Movies That Deserved Their Own Franchises

A number of standalone horror movies deserved their own franchises, but the reasons why these properties didn’t take off vary from film to film. Many of them actually had planned sequels that are still just lingering in development hell, with some seeing years and even decades passing now without any significant updates. Meanwhile, there are also cult movies celebrated only by a niche amount of loyal followers, and they have little hope of being considered by studios or financial backers for their non-mainstream appeal. However, even box office success and critical acclaim can’t guarantee that a great horror film will get expanded into a franchise.