5 Horror Movie Sequels with Higher Ratings than the First Film

August 21, 2023

Horror film sequels are often an interesting conversation for lovers of this genre. It's not uncommon for sequels to succeed in outperforming the first film in creating tension, horror, and deeper story development. There are several sequels that actually managed to exceed expectations than the previous film, you know.

Like the following horror film sequels that have managed to surpass the first film. One of them is by presenting a viewing experience that is more tense and frightening. Even in terms of ratings, the five horror movie sequels below are superior to their predecessors based on IMDb.

1.Evil Dead II

This film follows the adventures of Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) who is trapped in a remote cabin with a terrible evil force. Ash has to fight against the demonic curse that surrounds him. This film combines intense horror scenes with elements of slapstick comedy, making it different from other horror films in general.

As a sequel, Evil Dead II presents a gripping feel with more comedic elements. Meanwhile, The Evil Dead focuses more on a chilling horror atmosphere.

Evil Dead II has an IMDb rating higher than the first film, which is 7.7/10, while The Evil Dead has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. The difference is not far.

2. Dawn of the Dead

This film was directed by George A. Romero and became one of the most iconic classic horror films. The story follows a group of people surviving the zombie apocalypse that is sweeping the world. They take refuge in an abandoned mall and try to build a new life amidst the horrors of a zombie apocalypse.

His first film, Night of the Living Dead, has the same theme, but with a different setting, namely in a remote house. Dawn of the Dead's rating is higher than the first film, which is 7.9/10. This film became a milestone in the history of horror films and brought into popular culture the concept of modern zombies as we know them today.

3. Ouija: Origin of Evil

The film is set in 1967 and follows the story of the Zander family who run a fake business to communicate with the dead. When she started using the Ouija board, her daughter became connected to a terrible evil force. This results in changes in behavior and supernatural occurrences.

Ouija: Origin of Evil was much better received as it delved deeper into the origins of the evil forces connected to the Ouija board. This film also gives a more tense horror feel.

By presenting a more complex story, Ouija: Origin of Evil has a higher IMDb rating than the first film, which was only around 4.5/10. You've watched it yet, right?

4. Annabelle: Creation

This film tells the story of a doll maker and his wife who lose their daughter in a tragic accident. The two also opened their home to a group of orphans and a nun. However, the presence of the Annabelle doll, which used to be her daughter's toy, brings terror and havoc to the house.

Annabelle: Creation is considered more tense and manages to create a gripping horror atmosphere. This film digs deeper into the origins of the Annabelle doll and provides background on how evil forces are connected to her. The first film only received an IMDb rating of 5.4/10, which means it is lower than the sequel version.

5. Paranormal Activities 3

This film tells the story of a family that begins to experience strange paranormal activity. While trying to set up cameras throughout the house to record the incident, a supernatural force is involved. The cameras record strange and mysterious activities that will reveal the family's dark secret.

Paranormal Activity 3 is considered one of the stronger sequels of the series. The increase in the use of cameras installed throughout the house gives it an even more eerie feel.

This film is also successful in combining elements of mystery with jump scares. Paranormal Activity 3's rating is higher than the previous film, which was only 5.7/10 on IMDb.

Not always the sequel is always worse than the first film. The five horror film sequels above managed to get a higher rating than the previous film. If you have watched it yourself, which one?

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