Not All Horror Sequels Are Flops! These 11 Sequels Will Chill You to the Core

Horror franchises dominate pop culture. Still, it's no secret that the films that follow original installations often suffer from sequel exhaustion. So, are any scary sequels (and very frequently, universe-expanding prequels) worth your time? Are there any that outshine the original? The answer is a resounding yes. With cases like Ouija and Annabelle, audiences have seen first-hand how critical reception pushed for better filmmaking, i.e. less cheesy jump scares and more deep-seated terror. Indeed, not all follow-up scary movies are terrible or merely cash cows. Keep on reading to see the best horror sequels out there for a healthy dose of spooks — including movies that are even better than the original.