Another 5 Horror Sequels We're Still Waiting to See

Ok, so over a year ago I penned an article called ‘Top Five Horror Sequels We’re Still Waiting to See.’ Number two was 28 Months Later and number one was Candyman Four. Since the article was published, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland announced that they’re moving forward with a 28 Days Threequel and Jordan Peele has started production on a ‘spiritual sequel’ to Candyman.

So with the hope that the Gods will smile upon me twice, here’s another five questions we want answering, stories we want ending and characters we want more of.

5. Basket Case 4

The Basket Case trilogy is one of the most unique and fun in the horror genre. The first two films, while being so connected in terms of continuity, couldn’t be more different in terms of premise, tone and character. The third film, despite a few highlights, was pretty much a rehash of the second film.

So why make a fourth? Well, the characters in the Basket Case films (particularly the second and third) are wacky, disgusting and, in a way, very lovable. To see them now, nearly 20 years later, in a modern exploitation film would be amazing.

Also, while initially being against the idea, writer/director Frank Henenlotter has expressed interest in a fourth film. In an interview in 2011 Henenlotter said that he did have an idea for Basket Case 4, which was “so ridiculous that it’s probably worth doing.” He went on to say that it’s “definitely not the way you usually do prequels or sequels” and he has no idea what "category" it would fall into if it were made.

If it’s as different and as crazy as Basket Case 2 was compared to Basket Case 1, then I say make the film!

4. Jack Frost 3

The crowd that wants a third film featuring the mutant killer snowman could probably fill a small bungalow. But with the recent Blu-ray release of the first film and the reputation it’s gained online as a B-movie, perhaps Frost’s audience is bigger than one would think.

Say what you will about the second film, but listen to director Michael Cooney’s pitch for Jack Frost 3:

“I started writing [Jack Frost 3]. There is about 20 pages somewhere. It was going to be a giant Jack Frost. At the end of part two, there is this screaming ‘Jackzilla! Jackzilla!’ and this giant carrot drops on the boat. The [next] one started off ten years later and the kid is all grown up. It was going to be set in the city, and Jackzilla, this giant snowman, attacks a skyscraper, enveloping it and killing people by coming in through the vents and all of that.”

A classic Toho-style Kaiju film with a giant snowman. What’s not to like? And if you’re worried about money, Cooney said “digital effects have come down in price by now and I think we could do it.”

Plus, just as with the cast of the Basket Case trilogy, it would be great to see the sassy murderous snowman voiced by Scott MacDonald one last time. Maybe Cooney should get on Kickstarter.

3. Evil Dead 4 (Or 5. Or 6.)

The number depends on whether you class the 2013 remake or the recent TV show as cannon, but specifically I mean another feature film, ideally one that continues off from the show.

While star Bruce Campbell has stated that he’s retired from the Ash Williams character, director Sam Raimi said that he “would be thrilled if Bruce Campbell changed his mind about retirement” and “would come back for the original Evil Dead line.” Raimi has revealed that he’s planning another Evil Dead feature but whether it’ll feature Ash or not is yet to be seen.

Ash vs Evil Dead had a somewhat open-ended finale, with Ash waking up in a post-apocalyptic future and driving out in a Delta 88, uttering his classic catchphrase "Groovy." This could be interpreted as a cliff hanger or the end of the Evil Dead franchise. In the final episode Ash appears to have come to terms with his chaotic life as a demon slayer and learned to be proud of it.

The Evil Dead franchise was never really an overarching story line like The Dark Knight trilogy, but whether intentionally or not, through three films and a TV show Raimi and Campbell gave Ash a journey. Fans around the world saw the show’s finale as a cliff hanger, and are begging for a follow up. A feature film, made for TV or the big screen, could meet their demands and provide the epic conclusion that Ash’s story deserves.

2. Jeepers Creepers 4

Apparently, this is still happening despite the fact that there’s been no updates since 2017. Over a decade after its predecessor, Jeepers Creepers 3 filled in the gap between the first two films, giving a bit more info on the origin of the Creeper and ended with a tease for a sequel with Gina Philips reprising her role as Trish, vowing to kill the Creeper once it returns.

While Jeepers Creepers 3 certainly had many weaknesses, its expansion of the Creeper’s mythos and its repertoire of weapons were highlights. The film further demonstrated the pure strength and indestructibility of the monster. While the Creeper’s origin isn’t fully revealed, certain characters know it by the end of the film and may disclose it in a follow up.

The Creeper is one of the most original and iconic monsters in 21st century horror and hopefully, with better writing and production values, the fourth film could answer all our questions about him and provide a satisfying end to the Jeepers Creepers saga.

1. Cloverfield 2

Forget 10 Cloverfield Lane. Forget The Cloverfield Paradox. I’m talking about a direct sequel to the 2008 classic. It’s one of the best horror films of the 2000s, with a perfect utilization of the found footage format, empathetic characters, and a terrifying monster. There’s no wonder why people are still writing articles and making videos about it over a decade later.

The film took a typically silly genre, the Kaiju film, and produced a piece that was serious and felt real. Cloverfield should’ve opened a floodgate of Kaiju horror films, and in a way it did, with Troll Hunter and the Warner Bros. MonsterVerse films following.

But it’s not enough. There should be more, including sequels revolving around the Cloverfield creature and the effects it has on everyday people.

During the release of last year’s Overlord, J.J. Abrams denied rumours that the World War 2 film was another Cloverfield entry, adding “we’re actually developing a true, dedicated Cloverfield sequel.”

Let’s hope he means it, and let’s hope that at least two of these become realities like last time!