Most Disastrous Sequels That Butchered the Originals, Ranked
If only these sequels didn't exist, but they do. Here's the list of the worst of them.
Sequels can be a great way for filmmakers to continue a successful story or franchise, but sometimes they fall flat and fail to capture the magic of the original.
Let's take a look at some of the worst sequels ever made and explore what went wrong.
5. Pacific Rim Uprising
The main problem of the film was a lack of the visionary direction of Guillermo del Toro who directed the first film.
Pacific Rim Uprising a predictable and less engaging plot, weaker characters, uneven pacing, and relied too heavily on nostalgia.
The action scenes were criticized for being too chaotic, and the film was seen as more of a cash grab than a genuine attempt to continue the story of the first movie.
4. Son of the Mask
2005 Son of the Mask was a failure because the film didn't manage to capture the charm and humor of the original film, The Mask.
Film has a confusing and convoluted plot, poor special effects, lack of originality, and inability to create something new and fresh.
Critics and audiences felt that the absence of Jim Carrey, outdated CGI, and recycled gags detracted from the overall experience of the film.
3. American Psycho 2
American Psycho 2 is considered a bad sequel to the original film, largely due to its lack of coherence and poor writing, low budget, and absence of the original director and star.
The film's plot has very little to do with the first movie, and follows a new character named Rachel Newman.
American Psycho 2 failed to capture the same dark humor and social commentary that made the first movie a cult classic.
2. Speed 2: Cruise Control
The absence of the original film's director and star, the less intense and uninspired plot, less engaging characters, and outdated special effects are some of the factors that contributed to the movie's poor reception.
The first movie starring Keanu Reeves proved to be successful but the sequel failed to convey the same excitement and intensity of the previous film.
1. Basic Instinct 2
The overall quality of the 2006 sequel was criticized for being a cheap imitation of the original.
The plot was overly complicated and confusing, the acting was poor, and the direction was lacking in skill and vision.
These factors contributed to Basic Instinct 2 being widely considered a bad sequel.