10 Horror Movies That Deserve A Halloween Style Reboot
10 Horror Movies That Deserve A Halloween Style Reboot
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2018’s Halloween breathed new life into a famous horror series. What other horror franchises deserve a chance to rise from the dead?
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Throughout the horror boom of the ’70s through the ’90s, a popular horror film getting several sequels was not surprising. With the sequels having differing filmmakers from movie to movie, it was not uncommon for continuity to be thrown out of the window. In 2018, the Halloween series was successfully rebooted, ignoring every sequel after the original classic.
This not only allowed David Gordon Green and Danny McBride to easily pick up the story, but it allowed newer fans to see the film without having to watch the messy sequels. Other franchises are following suit, with a Scream and Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot on the horizon, among others. Halloween is far from the only horror series to have incoherent sequels, and fans are begging for them to rise from the dead in a similar fashion.
10 Re-Animator
Re-Animator, a cult classic adaptation based on the H.P. Lovecraft story of the same name, is a very popular one among horror fans. The movie had two sequels, but neither one are as well received by most people.
Jeffery Combs is nothing short of a horror legend as Herbert West, and his return in a direct sequel to the original could prove that. The general public may not take to a new Re-Animator the same way they did Halloween, but the series never has been—nor should it be—for the masses. Horror fans have been begging for a new installment, and this is a perfect time.
9 Final Destination
A series that had a rare satisfying conclusion that ties the sequels together is Final Destination. Horror fans know better than most that a definitive ending doesn’t mean the end of a series, and fans are begging for death to return to the big screen. The protagonist of the first film, Alex, was killed off-screen before the events of the second film, much to the annoyance of viewers.
A sequel set several years later which ignores all of the other films could retcon this. While the twist in the final installment is one that fans loved, a reboot could still keep this intact, making the rebooted series only involve the fifth and first installments.
8 The Exorcist
The production company behind the Halloween reboot trilogy, Blumhouse, has announced they will be working on a new film in The Exorcist series, also to be helmed by David Gordon Green. The plot is being kept mostly under wraps, but it is looking to be a sequel to the original classic. While it is unclear if the movie will retcon the sequels, Exorcist is definitely a series that could benefit from this.
The first sequel was a direct follow-up, but it tends to be looked down on by fans and is often considered to be one of the worst horror movie sequels of all time. The third film does pretty much what it wants, and the prequel has two separate versions to add to the confusion. A retconning reboot could breathe new life into the series and make one of the scariest films of all time scary once more.
7 Silence Of The Lambs
One of the few horror movies to be recognized by the Academy Awards was Silence Of The Lambs from 1991. While not the first film to adapt Thomas Harris’ Hannibal character—that was 1986’s Manhunter—this is the film that made him a household name, thanks in part to Anthony Hopkins.
The film received two sequels and a prequel, but none were as well-received as the first film. A reboot taking place years after the first could bring back the original cast, including Jodie Foster, who was recast in the first sequel. Thanks to the success of the series Hannibal, the character is very popular in the public eye, so it is the perfect time for Hopkins and Foster to return.
6 Jaws
When the adaptation of Peter Benchley’s Jaws was unleashed in 1975, it was a success unheard of for the time. As with any successful film, there are sequels, and fans are quick to share their disdain for them. While it may seem to make more sense to just leave the series alone, a reboot made by fans who see the film as more than just dollar signs could more than work out.
Many fans agree that the sequels and multiple rip-offs fail because they focus on the shark far too much. A sequel retconning the films following the original could very well make viewers once again afraid to go into the water.
5 Sleepaway Camp
One of the scariest summer horror films of all time is Sleepaway Camp. The film is famous for its iconic twist ending, and it seemed to be ripe for a franchise. The film did receive three sequels, but none of them were “true” sequels in the eyes of fans. The fourth film did attempt to retcon the sequels, but most agree it was simply a poor copy.
A sequel that follows an adult Angela in the modern-day world would please fans if done with the respect the character deserves. Felissa Rose did return once in a cameo role, but an entire film of her reprising her terrifying role would be a real treat for fans.
4 Universal Monsters
The classic Universal monster movies released from 1931-1956 have been the subjects of several remake attempts throughout the years, most notably the recent failure of Universal’s Dark Universe. While there have been several reboot attempts, perhaps Universal could produce continuations of these classic films as opposed to retellings.
While all of the classic performers have long since passed, sequels set decades later could still work assuming the filmmakers give the films the care they deserve. The Monsters were some of the first horror icons, so seeing them return in some form would be a perfect way to introduce new fans to the classics that started it all.
3 Hellraiser
Clive Barker’s gory classic Hellraiser is a favorite in the horror community. The original spawned 9 sequels, but, as the series went on, love from fans diminished. A sequel could not only retcon the lack of continuity throughout the latter films but also bring back Doug Bradley as Pinhead, who has been absent from the series since 2005.
A Hulu exclusive reboot is in the works, but it is looking as if it will be a full-blown remake. The Hellraiser series lost its scare factor long ago, but a new installment could renew interest in the series, as well as use new technology to make Hellraiser’s creepy creatures, the Cenobites, even scarier.
2 A Nightmare On Elm Street
One of the most well-known and celebrated horror franchises of all time, A Nightmare On Elm Street, has not had an installment in over ten years. In this age of reboots and retconning, it would be the perfect time for the Springwood Slasher to make a comeback.
Robert Englund has stated he is finished with the role after 2003’s Freddy Vs Jason, but recent interviews have implied he may be open to one more film. Star of the original film, Heather Langenkamp, has also expressed interest in bringing Nancy back, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement.
1 Friday The 13th
There were only two years in the ’80s without a Friday The 13th movie, but, as of 2021, fans have been waiting for 12 years for the next installment. A messy ongoing lawsuit has ensured no new films are being produced, and fans are more than anxious to see Jason slash once again.
The remake released in 2009 was initially met with backlash, but, in recent years, it has gained a small following. A reboot following the original films would arguably be the best route and would make fans the happiest. While Halloween followed the original film, a Friday reboot could instead pick up after one of the sequels, ensuring that Jason returns.
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