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Most horror fans and critics agree that The Descent is a
modern classic. It terrified audiences and thanks to superb acting and crazy
effects, the claustrophobic horror film catapulted its way into the hearts of
all. But, the lesser talker about, yet still adequate follow up to The
Descent deserves viewers' attention. Like the first, it offers up
completely terrifying cave creatures and all of the original's claustrophobic
atmosphere. The Descent: Part 2 is a direct continuation of the
first's story and is nearly as unsettling, which given it being a sequel, is
saying a lot. While the group venturing into the deadly cave may not be as
compelling, there are still plenty to root for and when a surprise entry comes
about, fans of the original will undoubtedly be won over.
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The Conjuring 2 got a surprising amount of flak from horror fans attempting to
be edgier. By disliking the sequel to the critically acclaimed original, fans
attempted to differentiate themselves from casual viewers and critics who
applauded the sequel's continuation of stellar camera work and genuine scares.
But, not even that coalition could halt the success of the second Conjuring.
This movie is impressive and to search for flaws, people had to really stretch.
This is one of the few horror sequels that keeps the majority of themes from
the original and carries them over well. It's deeply terrifying and worth every
second of its longer runtime.
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3. Scream 2
There is something so timeless about Scream. Simple, yet
satirical, Scream ages better than most horror classics and this is
partially thanks to its nearly as amazing sequels. Scream 2 is perhaps
the movie at its best; grander and just as quickly paced, the follow up
to Scream, spans over a college campus and features a lovable
twist and some fun chase scenes. Scream 2 also hones in on the first's
comedy and makes plenty of bold moves to be even funnier and on-the-nose. Scream
2 is definitely comparable to the first and with all of the same actors
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While the first Saw build viral excitement, it is the
film's sequel where the movie really comes into its own. Looking past the shock
value of the original, Saw II is arguably more entertaining and more
superior. Featuring far more suspense, a host of new characters and a twisting
and turning plot, Saw II opened so many doors for the franchise. The
traps are creative, the characters are unlovable and as they maneuver through
the death house, it's easy to become captivated in their tiny world. Saw II is
an underrated gem in the horror universe, often overlooked by the regarded
first and the more over-the-top follow ups. But, this sequel, with all of its
sickening yellow lighting and choppy rooms, is the real gem of the series.
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Aliens, the well-known,
highly regarded sequel to Alien, is - by some accounts - even better
than the first. Utilizing plenty of special effects, a host of new talent,
including a pretty great child star, is pretty much an action-packed
perfection. In fact, the aptly titled Aliens could have just as easily
been named Sigourney Weaver vs Space Monsters Pt. II and I'm pretty
sure the audience and today's viewers would still love it. This is the type of
movie that, even if the graphics get a little wonky over time, is still a must
see and worthy rewatch. Aliens is nonstop suspense and excitement and is
a pinnacle sequel to an already great horror-sci-fi film.
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