Sequels That Are Equals: Part 1 - 10 Horror Follow-Ups That Matched the Originals

Some sequels don’t just repeat what worked, they rise to meet it. This video looks at ten horror follow-ups that didn’t dilute the original, but matched it in tone, ambition, and impact. These are sequels that understood the assignment, expanded the mythology, and earned their place alongside the films that started it all.

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0:00 Sequels That Are Equals: Part One – 10 Horror Follow-Ups That Matched the Originals
0:52 Friday the 13th Part VI Jason Lives (1986)
2:25 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors (1987)
3:56 Child’s Play 2 (1990)
5:23 Evil Dead II (1987)
6:56 Phantasm II (1988)
9:28 Hellbound Hellraiser II (1988)
11:02 The Exorcist III (1990)
12:48 Psycho II (1983)
14:19 Aliens (1986)
15:59 Gremlins 2 The New Batch (1990)

Know a sequel that’s just as good as the original? Drop your suggestions in the comments! We’re planning a Part Two based entirely on your picks, so tell us which sequels YOU THINK are equals!

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