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Continue scrolling to keep reading Click the button below to start this article in quick view Start Now Share Tweet Comment Email Copy Link Copied Start Now Although the third film ranks lower than the first two entries in the successful Final Destination series, it's beloved by fans for several reasons. The roller coaster disaster in the opening act is exciting; the characters' death sequences are wildly imaginative and gruesome; the darkly humorous tone was appreciated by audiences. A sizable problem with the original desktop horror Unfriended was the veritably obnoxious cast of characters that no one rooted for. The sequel corrects this error by giving us characters we actually do want to see survive. As a result, Unfriended: Dark Web is a worthwhile sequel that, believe it or not, surpasses the first movie. advertising Many members of the devoted Friday the 13th fandom claim the first sequel it superior to Sean S. Cunningham's original. There were disagreements behind the scenes over the inclusion of Jason Voorhees, but audiences went with it. The general consensus is Part 2 is an improved remake of the first film. RELATED: Friday The 13th: 10 Hidden Details About The Horror Movie Costumes You Didn’t Notice Happy Death Day was not only a bonafide box office hit for Blumhouse, but it was also a critical darling. The sequel didn't quite rake in ticket sales like its predecessor, but viewers enjoyed the sequel's slapstick humor and emotional appeal. Lead Jessica Rothe was once again applauded for her performance. advertising The studio forced a lot of changes before The Exorcist III was released, but a "director's cut" resembling William Peter Blatty's original vision was later released in 2016. Back then, the character-driven sequel was commended for being bold and, at times, scarier than the 1973 movie. With the original Psycho being such a trailblazer in proto-slasher history, people were—and still are—wary of its first sequel. For anyone who's given this followup a chance, they realize how wrong they were for putting it off for so long. In retrospect, harsher critics have come around, too. RELATED: 10 Most Suspenseful Alfred Hitchcock Scenes, Ranked advertising Before its release, the 2018 Halloween stirred up controversy among fans. It was largely because the movie ignores the events of Halloween II and onward. Reviews were mixed, but the reboot was generally celebrated. Jamie Lee Curtis was especially heralded for her reprisal of the most iconic "final girl" ever. The first film's director Danny Boyle couldn't return due to a prior commitment, but his successor Juan Carlos Fresnadillo provided an excellent, well-liked sequel nonetheless. 28 Weeks Later was praised for its action scenes, a sheer sense of brutality, and an overall amount of enthusiasm. RELATED: Danny Boyle Movies Ranked Worst To Best advertising The Conjuring was the start of a creative and lucrative franchise. The films signaled a resurgence in spook tales, too. The 2016 sequel is crucial to the series' overall mythos that governs the Conjuring-verse. In addition, the film boasts some exciting new specters and an effective use of setting. Evil Dead II is basically a remake of the first movie, but director Sam Raimi had a bigger budget this time around. To boot, many fans consider it better than the 1981 movie. As for the critics, they were drawn to the sequel's inane goriness and comedy in addition to Bruce Campbell's performance. NEXT: 10 Behind The Scenes Facts About The Evil Dead advertising