SBNTS Sequel Poll
Scary but not too Scary Sequel Poll!
Am I ready for this? aaahhhh its not even mid September but planning Popcorn in DREAD month and need to see what you guys want to see! A lot of scary movies have sequels eh?
Vote or Die!
jk, omg, sorry!
Cassie
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Given how cass reacted to the shining, doctor sleep would be great follow up
I would say Dr. Sleep because it's such a good follow up, but there's a specific scene in it that has a known big trigger for Cassie and I don't think she'd handle it well.
10 Cloverfield Lame? Over numerous horror classics?Who is voting for this? 🤣
Doctor Sleep (theatrical cut) would be a perfect review!
Hopefully, she will react to the close 2nd 10 Cloverfield Lane
winner movie's are Weapons Troll Hunter Harry Potter and the goblet of fire chitty chitty bang bang ghost busters frozen empire Hulk 2003
I did see Weapons. Guessing that will be on the Nope! list if it's not there already. Although the ending is kinda funny for a few minutes.
Scream 2 is one of the ones I want Cassie to react to this October. Now just add in Train to Busan, Frailty, and Fallen.
Olympic style voting would be awesome (ie doing a 2nd poll with the top 3 voted choices only )with this many choices, albeit the process would take longer.
They don’t put as much effort into horror movie polls, In general it’s “this one won, we’ll watch this and move on”. I can only surmise that this is because Cassie really doesn’t like watching horror in the first place.
Less than 1% difference between Scream 2 and 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Yes. Thanks for checking.
Scream 2 won? You gotta be *expletive* me...
Sad, isn’t it.
teenage mutant ninja turles out of the shadows Amazing movie
Yes! Scream 2 won the poll. :) :) Definitely the best of the crop of movies offered.
Oooff Picking cloverfield as the winner. Before alien, 28 weeks or scream 2. Tragic. For her and for the yt views. We need vetting on these polls. I want answers dammit.
Scream 2 won the poll - unfortunately.
I hope she watches Doctor Sleep, this spooky season, even though its currently in 3rd place. I think her love of Ewan McGregor will make it a little less scary for her.
I've seen a lot of comments promoting Dr. Sleep. I am curious. Never seen it.
I think GoT is making Cassie a little bloodthirsty. She may just watch all the Scream movies now, lol.
I like the 3rd movie as a close to the story
Sweet, Scream 2 actually won. It got pretty close there for a while, and I'm so used to movies I vote for losing! I must confess, I really didn't think Cassie would be willing to watch another Scream movie. That's why I voted for it over Split, which is my pick-a-flick vote. I really think Cassie will grow to love these characters, and the who's-the-killer aspect of this franchise if she sticks with it. 🙏🏻 P.s. I hope Cassie rewatches the first movie beforehand, or at least a recap. It's been a couple of years since she reacted to the first one after all!
The opening has a fun meta recap baked into it. I think when she sees Sidney and Randy again she'll remember the basics of what went down.
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It’s a sequels poll and she hasn’t done the original.
I would have been happy with Scream 2, Halloween 2 or Cloverfield. But Scream got my vote, glad it won :)
Having seen Weapons recently, and it's one of the best movies this year, for me. Wondering if we can get it on a poll this October?
She was talking about it earlier. It might already be on the list. But not sure. I know Sinners is.
Come on people, get Doctor Sleep up over 500 at least…The Shining was one of Cassie’s best reactions ever
She liked Cloverfield (2008). Seemed to be one of her favs last October. She absolutely hated Scream (1996) when she reacted to that in 2023. She was not a fan of Blade last October. Glad that Blade 2 is a distant 4th.
Even though I did vote for it (just think they are a bit overrated) Scream was always going to win imo as it’s just very popular. The 2nd Coverfield is completely different to the first one. Personally because I’m not really a fan of found footage films I thought the sequel was so much better also John Goodman fantastic in it. So I think Cassie would have probably liked this one the most. But I honestly wanted Blade 2 or Doctor Sleep to win. As I think they are both better than the original movies.
Heads up, fellow reactor Jen Murray will endure "Evil Dead" (1981) this week...keep her in your prayers.😆
She survived Arachnophobia, she can handle anything now.
4,060 votes! That's about a grand more than normal, ain't it?
I don't know but 754 comments on a two and a half day old post. Congrats to PIB. Make that bank.
I will be the first to say that this isn’t my genre, but I definitely overlooked the popularity of 10 Cloverfield Lane. I’m sure there a lot of non horror genre fans voting on the poll, so I’m not surprised that Scream 2 is winning based on familiarity, but I wouldn’t have thought the same would go for 10 Cloverfield Lane. I actually thought Split would be compete for the top spot based on comments through the years.
I think some non-Scream fans have voted for Cloverfield in an attempt at sabotage!
Because of certain ongoing discussions here I want to quote the Patreon rules from the FAQ post: “It’s okay to have different opinions on movies/shows, and you’re free to debate/argue/discuss your points ALL DAY LONG, but there’s no harassing or name-calling other patrons. This obviously doesn’t include friendly banter”. I have been through this comments section multiple times and have seen nothing that violates this rule in even the broadest interpretation. No one enjoys hearing that other people dislike a movie they like, but at the same time no one enjoys hearing that people like a movie they dislike. Can I suggest that if someone’s opinion on a film, for or against, really bothers you that much, maybe just don’t read their posts? Because that person has a right, as expressed in the rules, to give their opinion, and give it multiple times if they so wish. Hopefully we can move on from this as the rule is rather definitive. (somehow I doubt it though)
Do all those patrons calling you a fanny count as friendly banter? It's such a fine line...
Oh cmon its gotta be scream2
Facts.
I hope she reacts to the Top 2 or Top 3, but not Top 4 or more. This is a sequels poll -- we need originals.
Has Cassie ever reacted to a second place finisher in a horror poll? If she has I don’t remember it. 3rd place? Not going to happen.
I worked on DR Sleep. I was the Assistant Colorist in post.
Adored that movie
Had to be Dr Sleep for me, one of those unexpected classics. Dare I say, like Aliens better than the original.
Don’t agree about Aliens, do agree about Dr. Sleep, it’s better than The Shining.
Would love it if she reacted to the top 3 or 4. Probably not going to happen though. Cuz then we'd get doctor sleep and blade 2. Kinda sincerely feel bad for all the ppl vehemently opposed to a scream 2 reaction. Even though I voted for it.
Unsurprisingly it looks like Scream going to win, but personally I’d be very happy if Cassie reacted to the top 4 if it finishes with Cloverfield, Doc Sleep & Blade all being there.
Anything that would get Dr. Sleep reacted to I’m for.
Hmm.....don't really have any feelings about this poll. Vote for sale! Any takers?
Brian. I'll take your Pick-a-Flick vote, please. Or you can just vote for Papillon.
Why can't I see Bjorn's response on my post below? There's a "Load replies" button, but when I click it, nothing happens. I think I've seen others complain about this.
Might have been removed. I can't see it either.
Mods. Go take a look at the very first post on this thread. This guy has already been warned about his avatars (there’s one on the Update post that’s since been removed - the one where Gray responds “lol I guess the mods are asleep”) We warned this guy but he has once again put up a vulgar avatar. No messing around required anymore. Just ban his dumb ass.
It may not win but I love the fact that Doctor Sleep is on the radar. I know when you eventually watch it there will be plenty of objectionable stuff that hurts the heart to see. And it aims to and successfully captures the creep of The Shining at times. But there’s also some greatly loveable stuff that goes on that anyone can appreciate. I have many favorites depending on my mood, but The Shining has to be No. 1 for me and I really appreciate this sequel and its homage to the original film.
I don't know why this movie popped into my head, but has anybody else seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? I feel like that could be a good not too scary movie for Cassie, lol
I tried to get it watched for Presidents' Day. I think that was the holiday, but it might have been some other one.
Unrelated but I don't care RIP Charlie Kirk
Chuck, if you don't mind; please refrain from posting political comments, as stated in the rules you agreed to when joining this community. Sorry about that!
I’m a lifelong, die-hard ANOES series fan, but it disappoints me that ANOES 2 is NOT in last place. Easily worst movie on the list. But I’m down for whatever. 👍
next to last
These are all far too scary for me.
Please watch “What We Do In The Shadows” (2014) for October. It’s the perfect for you and Carly for Halloween.
Richard mentioned three legendary horror filmmakers in a post below. I believe Cassie should offer up polls of their work for inclusion in her Halloween reactions. John Carpenter Cassie’s already seen several of his best films (Halloween, The Thing, Christine, Starman and Big Trouble in Little China). But she still hasn’t seen several of his horror films, those being: The Fog (1980) Prince of Darkness (1987) They Live (1988) In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Vampires (1998) George A. Romero Cassie hasn’t seen a single film of Romero’s, which borders on criminal. Must see films include: Night of the Living Dead (1968) The Crazies (1973) Martin (1977) Dawn of the Dead (1978) Creepshow (1982) Day of the Dead (1985) David Cronenberg It’s my understanding that we’re finally gonna get Cronenberg’s masterpiece, The Fly. But other great Halloween fare directed by Cronenberg includes: Shivers (1975) Rabid (1977) The Brood (1979) Scanners (1980) Videodrome (1982) I’m aware that several of the movies on the above lists are really not horror, but Cassie’s certainly picked plenty of scary-adjacent film in the past and several of the listed films would have zero chance of getting a reaction otherwise.
I don't know if Cronenberg is for Cassie. The body horror stuff might be too out there for her. I also think Day of the Dead might be a little too far, gore-wise, even though I think it's great -- definitely of an era when the effects guys were trying to push the envelope as far as possible, which strikes me as something that wouldn't be so fun for her. (Night and Dawn seem more manageable).
Wow, these comments. It's like people aren't allowed to vote for what they want to see.
Sure you can. But people can disagree too. And let people know that they disagree. Why is this a surprise in a comments section?
okay but hear me out. Weapons. its as funny as it is spooky. kind of.
I’ve heard very good things about Weapons and am anxious to see it. But is it anywhere close to getting a streaming release? Isn’t it still in theaters?
Any Tremors sequel is a yes all day long.
Wow, a film written and produced as a standalone is in 2nd place in a Sequels Poll … smgh
Surprised not to see Just Plain Bob here. I figured he’d have a lot to say about this poll.
I’ve about given up. I can’t believe several of these entries are even on here. Meanwhile, no Dawn of the Dead or Psycho 2. And why is 10 Cloverfield Lane so popular? It’s a thriller, not horror, and it’s extremely average. I’m not generally a fan of sequels - not on any principle, but because they’re usually devoid of imagination and little more than a rehash of the original. But, even so, this is a sad group of offerings. More than ever I’m convinced that Cassie’s inner circle knows next to nothing about horror.
If you want to stop Scream 2, then vote 10 Cloverfield Lane that has the best (really only) chance to beat Scream 2. A few hours ago, 10 Cloverfield Lane had closed the gap to a mere 4 votes with Scream 2. Now I check, and Scream 2 has surged. I was hoping 10 Cloverfield Lane would win. Both get reasonable reviews. IMDb 7.2, Metacritic 76, RT 91%, RT Audience 79% - 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) IMDb 6.3, Metacritic 62, RT 83%, RT Audience 58% - Scream 2 (1997) The best chance to affect the outcome (1st place) of the poll is to vote 10 Cloverfield Lane or Scream 2.
For me 10 Cloverfield is the better of the 3 (I mean, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is my soft spot, sorry) in its franchise. But the first three Screams are really quite good. Director's cut of DrS is also great. I'd be happy with any tbh.
I voted for Scream 2. Not only is it a great franchise overall (though some parts are better than others), but also your reaction to the first one was one of my favorite reactions of yours ever. Having said that... since you reacted to The Haunting of Hill House last year, will you continue with the Mike Flanigan shows? The Haunting of Bly Manor would be up next. Probably the least popular one out of the bunch, but still good and worth watching. Just don't expect it to be anything like Hill House and you won't be disappointed.
🤣🤣🤣up your butt , vote or die followed by an I'm sorry 🤣🤣🤣 literally LOL
So, I don’t have alot riding in these October polls, as I’m not really a horror fan. I suppose out of these movies I prefer the Blade and Underworld movies. However, I shall not vote for them out of the principle they are not horror movies. I should imagine having them on a horror poll must be a little frustration for true horror Fans.
The way I look at it is, if it was a Sci-fi poll, with movies like Sunshine and Interstellar which I love! And Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 won I would be annoyed it was on the poll in the first place. There fore I shall go with Doctor Sleep and Halloween 2.
Surely Psycho 2 should be on the list. It's pretty decent
There are two Ghost Story movies, from 1981 and 2017. The first had a fantastic cast and a couple of creepy scenes but it was panned by most critics. The second was awesome, nothing too scary but funny and sad at the same time…..
I voted for Doctor Sleep since weirdly it would be kind of a horror break-through for Cassie, if that makes sense, lol. It's losing, so no worries.
A respectable 3rd place. Maybe could win in a future poll.
Scream 2? Lol. Tremors 2 or blade 2, heck alien 3 is more fun to watch then any scream movies
Dang, thought doctor sleep would hold in to 1st or 2nd place
I agree...great sequel
Poltergeist 2 is a good movie. Scary but not to scary. Perfect fit. Many of the same cast are in the sequel except the oldest daughter. She was murdered after the first movie came out.
Ohhh that was Dominique Dunn. Totally forgot about that. Her father was a character on that Menendez Brothers show on Netflix last year.
I am a bit disappointed but not shocked at all that Tremors 2 is so low in the score. Not quite as good as the first, but still a good watch I think. Oh well. Also, for your own sake please don't bother watching Alien 3 it's infamous among fans for being nowhere near as good as the first 2.
I'm curious what Richard thinks about Scream 2, from the dozen or so comments I'm unclear whether he's a fan...?
I love it. It’s just a really tough love.
I feel like Scream 2 will win based on sheer general popularity - but Blade 2 is a masterpiece. That's not hyperbole - Guillermo del Toro directed it - and he later went on to win Best Director and Best Picture for The Shape of Water.
Wasn't Mrs. PiB scared silly by the first Halloween? I did not expect to see that franchise here again. I went for the sequels to Blade, Scream and Nightmare on Elm Street.
I like Blade 2 *shrug* ... maybe the next poll will be more my thing
Ah. Since Split's not going to win, might as well throw a vote for Doctor Sleep to stop Scream from winning. 😀
Thank you. But at this point you might want vote for 10 Cloverfield Lane too since it has a much better chance of beating Scream 2.
I thoroughly disapprove of all this nastiness
The mark of Satan is upon them
Someone should let Cassie know Doctor Sleep was made from the same guy who did The Haunting of Hill House. So even if this doesn't win, it might be something she'd want to consider watching Spooky season or non-Spooky season, given how much she enjoyed that show.
You have now done so, Xavier. YOU are chosen.
If you watch Alien 3 make sure its the assembly cut. The theatrical version is absolutely awful. 10 Cloverfield Lane may not be a sequel but it is set in the same world. As is Cloverfield Paradox. Blade 2 is great, i think its the best of the 3. Split is amazing James McAvoy is superb.
At least it’s not Scream 2
10 Cloverfield Lane is NOT a sequel. In fact, Cinebinge reacted to it thinking the same and I think it spoiled George's reaction to the film because he kept trying to associate the previous film to it. Rather than enjoy what the movie was.
I think the connection was more of an after thought. I don't think they even had Cloverfield in mind while it was written.
Split is excellent! And 10 Cloverfield Lane would be my second pick, and then Dr. Sleep.
I voted Nightmare on Elm Street 2 as, at that time, it was genuinely subversive to take a successful franchise with a male audience and make it gay
Bummer it's bringing up the rear, but maybe it will come from behind
Blade 2 is an all timer.
I remember enjoying that one more than the first.
Disappointing to see Split on the list. It's a fine movie, but it's much better to go into it not knowing it's a sequel. I guess that ship has sailed though.
Forget the poll, Cass. Just watch Halloween 2 just for me please. kthanksboo!
+1 for Halloween 2 -1 for Halloween 3
I'm a tender soul so I have very little skin in this game. I have a sneaking affection for Halloween 2, though. Jamie Lee returns and it's a pretty suspenseful stalker movie. I'm personally looking forward to Cassie watching some lighter fare, and let's face it....there are few things lighter than a Fly.
if doctor sleep wins, i think maybe we should give a heads up for that one scene?
Uh... no. We don't do that. Did someone warn you first before you saw the movie? NOPE! :)
This poll is too close for comfort. 😳
MONROE!!!
I wish I could vote for all of these haha
You can, but what would be the point as it's the same as voting for none...
Hello Cassie / & Carly: I’m many ways karate kid is a famous Halloween iconic American moment (from 1984☀️: Would you put The Karate Kid” on your Halloween 🎃 poll list?? 🙋🏻♂️
She’s seen Karate Kid. And one scene doesn’t make it a Halloween movie anyway.
10 Cloverfield Lane has closed the gap to a mere 6 votes with Scream 2.
John Goodman is very good in that.
I dint care for 90% on this list. But its hard to please me so im used to it scream is pure shite and i would never watch them. I can tell theyre bas just from half a trailer Alien 3 is interesting as its the best on here... Even in its theatrical release. But i dont care too much for that one... The movie onky becomes good in the Directors Cut. The exact opposite of the first Alien movie that becomes a bad movie in the Directors Cut. Too much is shown, and the effects are just not there yet. Hate when the xenomorphs walks down corridors like a bloke... Get on all four mate.... 😎
Damn is Poltergeist 2 that bad lol? 2% damn haha, so me and a couple other people, Poltergeist 3 was objectively bad, no doubt , but 2, I guess it's just me. Because that preacher guy was the boogie man for so many 80s kids, and Will Sampson as the shaman was a badass, although they literally lifted his lines practically straight from the Carlos Castañeda books about a (fictional?) Yaqui Mexican shaman, since Cassie probably won't ever watch it I'll just say one of my favorite dialogues but just the Will Sampson parts, Craig T Nelson also has lines but he's drunk and needs to hear this: "You feel like a leaf at the mercy of the wind don't you? Since the day you were born someone has been doing something to you, and they've been doing something against your will, but now you feel like a leaf in the wind,.... No matter how much you like to feel sorry for yourself, you have to change that, I'm a warrior, a warrior would rather be defeated and die than act against his nature, that is a path you have chosen to take, whether you know it or not, YOU should assume full responsibility... Responsibility for everything, EVERYTHING in your world." I love that, you can't of course, but you do the best you can.
So first of all - I definitely do not consider Alien 3 to be a horror movie! And if the time came to react to this film, which version are we talking about - the theatrical version or the director's cut? Because in this case, these are two completely different movies!
10 Cloverfield Lane currently 2nd place losing by only 16 votes to Scream 2. **Scream 2 - 387 **10 Cloverfield Lane - 371 4 days remaining in the poll. Maybe Scream 2 will lose steam. The current bottom 5: 8. Underworld 2 - 180 9. Alien3 - 156 10. Tremors 2 - 155 11. Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - 99 (next to last) 12. Poltergeist 2 - 76 (last place)
My poll doesn't have the actual number of votes displayed just the percentages. Am I doing something wrong here?
Once again we can count on the worst movie leading the poll - yes, Scream 2 is easily the worst movie in this poll. And that’s saying a lot considering how bad some of the other films are.
You saw that ALIEN³ is in the poll too, right? :D
Nice to see my streak of picking losers shows no sign of stopping! 🤪
I'd like to see Cassie react to Paranormal Activity (ONLY the first one).
Must be in a Dark room, alone! 😀
So, since Freddy and Michael Myers are getting low votes, next year would be Hellraiser and Friday the 13th franchises. Hellraiser would have such sights to show you, cassie!!!
The directors cut of Doctor Sleep is a woefully underrated film. Great casting, and an adherence to both the novel and the Kubrick version of The Shining. Highly recommend.
Fairly miraculous they were able to meld the two as well as they did. I really wasn't expecting it to work, to be honest. But respect to Mike Flannagan.
Scream 2 is the perfect October movie IMO. Part of that is probably my age range and the nostalgia, but it's also chronically on cable this time of year, and the seasonal associations just....are. Almost as much as the original Halloween, in my book. Actually surprised you've gone all these years without seeing it. It's lived on cable, HBO, streaming, and other movie channels for a while now. Hope you can enjoy it for what it is, if it wins. Think of these movies as a thrill ride/roller coaster and almost like a self-defense cosplay exercise. Go through the motions of the film, and maybe be that much more prepared for whatever comes in life. But it's all make believe. No need to take it too seriously if you don't want to.
Yeah I agree and yes hopefully Scream 2 wins. I wonder if she'll watch the top 3 from this poll or just the winner. I think Doctor Sleep would be my second pick if Scream 2 doesn't win. Totally understand the nostalgia too. Was 13 years old when it came out. Even though I love Scream 2 never understood the group out there that prefers it over the original.
Fortunately, looks like Blade 2 doesn't stand a chance at a distant 4th. The first Blade is so monotonous. She didn't like the first Blade.
Doctor Sleep is, full disclosure, kind of scary and horrifying, but it is SO one of the best sequels of any genre ever. I voted for several, but I don't mind if this wins but I just have to say it's pushing your boundaries some Cass, but the story, performances etc. really great. 10 Cloverfield Lane, ALSO, so good, so unique too, I personally think anyway. I'm a big horror fan in general so I can probably wax poetic about all these choices really, so I'm good no matter what wins, I'm just happy it wasn't a hundred degrees in Socal today, it's getting to World Series weather and the cool mornings and evenings of autumn that are my favorite time of the year 🎃 👻 😁
Although I love DOCTOR SLEEP, I actually never found it that scary. It is horrifying at times though... particularly in THAT scene (and if you've watched it you know which one I'm referring to), but I also found it surprisingly moving. It's what turned me on to Mike Flanagan in the first place.
SPLIT = Must see performance!!!
Yes!! She just needs to watch it!!
I voted only these two: 10 CLOVEFIELD LANE and 28 WEEKS LATER. Happy that 10 Cloverfield currently a strong 2nd. Split and Doctor Sleep are my next top choices but couldn't bring myself to vote for them. 1st Scream destroyed her. I am ambivalent. I recognize that the 1st Scream may be revolutionary for the genre, e.g., with the satire (which she couldn't appreciate b/c the movie too real to her). I have only watched the first Scream once, and that was with her reaction. I have never watched a Scream sequel and don't intend to. I read that Scream 2 apparently makes fun of how bad sequels are. Glad that Halloween 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 2, Alien 3, Tremors 2, Poltergeist 2, and especially Underworld 2 are not performing the greatest in the poll. Remember THE SEQUELS RULE = "All sequels with rare exception are bad."
Ironic that you have never seen SCREAM 2 with no desire to and yet you quoted it practically verbatim at the end of your comment.
Cassie if you watch Alien 3 watch the assembly cut. But be aware Alien 3 the theatrical cut sucks. The third film was done by David Fincher who got screwed by fox studios interference as a first time director. It’s inferior to the first two but the assembly cut would be an acceptable film by itself. But the alien series has found glory again with the newest film. ALIEN ROMULUS! It takes place between the first two. But watch Prometheus and Alien Covenant before Romulus.
I second The Assembly cut.
nightmare on elm street and halloween r classics
Always found H20 to be really enjoyable. Perennial seasonal fun.
I honestly don't care about any of these, but I imagine "Doctor Sleep" will make Cassie squirm the most, given it will make her have to revisit "The Shining" (I'm guessing it's still the scariest movie she's ever seen, and, given her unwillingness to watch titles like "The Exorcist" or "Hereditary," she apparently doesn't want to challenge that status it holds). 😏
wow, the shining is good ngl
Only one I see on this list that is worth watching is Doctor Sleep. Cas would love that since she loved The Shinning. I will strongly recommend, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It is based on the true story of Anneliese Michel,
Exorcism Of Emily Rose is maybe too much for her, I think it's amazing but, fun story, I had the DVD and would fall asleep watching it, and you know how DVDs would just replay the menu over and over, I'd sleep though hours of Emily Rose shrieking and convulsing and somehow I never had a nightmare. I think she might though.
Really pulling for Doctor Sleep but it looks out of reach. Not too scary I guess, but a fine sequel. I will say though, if Rebecca Ferguson ever came up behind me and said "Well hi there!" I would...need to change an article of generally non-visible clothing. In the bathroom. After I got done shaking.
Critters, The people under the stairs are ridiculous enough to be considered scary but not too scary. Plus nobody reacts to them. Flowers in the attic would be a good reaction. Split or Blade 2 would be my choices from that list. Why no Saw 2?😅
A Nightmare on Elm Street was the horror franchise of my childhood. From age 7-12 Freddy haunted my nightmares. I do feel plenty of nostalgia for the rest of the series but don't think the sequels are really worth your time. Not when so few horror movies get watched every year. Besides the first the 3rd one is pretty good and I think the best one is the final movie "Wes Craven's New Nightmare". But again there are better horror films to watch. You've met Freddy- a slasher icon. I think thats enough.
What did you think of the 2010 remake?
Most of these are pretty bad. Scream 2 is all right. Halloween 2 is ok but is a true slasher flick unlike the first one.
If I were going to watch a sequel to Halloween (1978), I would watch Halloween (2018). It replaces Halloween 2 and is at least more interesting. Less of a fan of Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, though. One advantage of doing Halloween 2, is that you could then move on to Halloween III: Season of the Witch, which I hated at the time, but holds up a bit better over time.
“Vote or die!” Looks like GoT is having a major impact on you, Cassie. 😂
Any of these would be fine EXCEPT for Alien 3. What a tremendous let down that movie was after one of the best sequels ever made set the bar for horror/action sequels. I’m not familiar with Doctor Sleep at all, so won’t be sad if that doesn’t make the cut.
Pretty amazing that Fincher went on to have such an incredible career after that. But even though it doesn't quite work, it does have a certain distinct style to it.
Cloverfield Lane? Really ppl, really lol? Smh. The Scream franchise is awful too wtf. Yall have no taste lol.
Do poll results really shock you anymore?!
Do you like scary movies? I mean there's one obvious winner and if it doesn't win, I'll Scream! 😂
While not the scariest, Split is the superior film be far!!
I'm not much for scary movies, but Split was really cool.
top 12 winner movie from popcorn in bed
Evil Dead 2 could have made the list. I don't think she has seen the original, but it can be skipped as the 2nd is really a remake rather than a sequel. The humor blunts a lot of the intense parts, so I'm confident Cassie could handle it at this point.
Bruce Campbell icon.
10 cloverfield lane is not scary
None of the movies in this poll are scary.
Dr, Sleep? why would you want to watch a sequel to a movie you fear. The Shining?
I like the sequel a lot, but I really don't think it is that scary (and indeed it was surprisingly moving) although there is one scene that's going to be tough for her.
I just hate having to leave this community. I like it here so much. But I guess that time of the year is coming around again. And I'll just say so long until November. Have fun!
There are a lot of good choices on here that make this tough. But I ultimately lean towards Scream 2
The original from 1951.
Would prefer "The Day The Earth Stood Still" from 1951.
The original of course?!
Going with Doctor Sleep since I've been needing a bigger reason to finally see it for a few years now, and I need a good new Ewan movie in my life.
Personally hoping for halloween 2 (Underappreciated sequel imo). Blade 2 would also be cool, though I remember the first not really being your vibe, cassie. 2 is more action-y though, and blade is just a smidge more tender a character this time around lol
I actually think Doctor Sleep will be a little cathartic for Cassie. She built up such a natural defence in her mind after watching the shining that doctor sleep was instantly dismissed. The shining was just a supernatural slasher. It was Kubrick's "atmosphere" that kept building and building that made it unbearable for Cassie. Full metal jacket is just a Vietnam war story. Again it was Kubrick's "atmosphere" that turned it into what it was. Doctor Sleep is definitely not a Kubrick production. It's still got some tough scenes to get through but there's a lot more respite too.
It also accomplished the seemingly impossible task of getting Stephen King to appreciate the Kubrick film more.
Really should skip Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and go straight to part 3.
Nah, I'm all the way for it.. The campier the better. Esp. t he chucky movies
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40K Movie -- If you can think around the primitive CGI visuals, there's plenty of action, plus the Black Legion and the Chaos Demon that takes over Captain Severus (the late Terence Stamp) are some scary dudes. And John Hurt from the first Alien film voices the Imperial Fists Chaplain Karnak.
Split!! Come on....Doctor Sleep.!!! Lets go.... 10 Cloverfield lane.???? Over those other ones...
I dont know why but the Scream franchise never did it for me…i love horror movies and seen many many of them but i never got into Scream
Same. After you get past the “we’re in on the horror cliches” joke there’s nothing really there. I was bored watching the first one after about a half hour.
I have little to no interest in any of these films. I'll probably use October the way I usually do: catch up on my backlog of reactions while ignoring most of the "Spooktober" fare. But you guys knock yourselves out! 👻
I do the same in tender November
There’s an unwritten rule that any sequel that just has the original film’s title followed by a number is a bad sequel. This poll does a lot to prove that rule, with the possible exception of Blade 2.
Thats a ridiculous theory...Godfather 2..... Terminator 2, Spiderman 2, Lord of the rings 2 towers....Paddington 2...Star Trek 2....Ill make another list and call it List 2
Blade 2 was better than the original
Agreed
10 Cloverfield Lane will be tremendous better, it's very unique and I know you won't be bored. But great poll though 👌
NONE OF THE ABOVE! I recommend "Trick 'R Treat" (2007). It's inarguably the BEST Halloween-themed movie EVER! The only reason it's not at the top of every scary movie fan's favourites list is that it tragically didn't get a theatrical release for dumb reasons that had nothing to do with the movie's quality. The film festival early screenings were universally positive, it received critical praise, and its beloved by genre fans. I finally saw it in August 2009 at the After Dark film festival in Toronto, and it was amazing! It's never going to win a Scary movie poll because it's not mainstream enough. I haven't even been able to get it on the poll for the past 2-3 years, so it's not gonna happen. PLEASE Cassie, just watch it! You recently picked "KPop Demon Hunters" as a surprise pick, so please pick "Trick 'R Treat" as a surprise Halloween season pick. "Trick "R Treat" is the perfect Halloween-themed movie, and it's scary-but-not-too-scary. It features Anna Paquin (Rogue from the X-Men films) and Brian Cox (Stryker from X-Men 2, and more notably, "Succession"). Carly would probably also enjoy it.
Always wondered why it never had a traditional release. People were pretty hyped on it long before it came out too. But it got delayed for some reason.
Come and see, horror war movie
Train to Busan: One of the best zombie films ever. Great performances (you will probably cry). Fallen: Denzel Washington. Nuff said. Frailty: Directed by Bill Paxton. Starring Bill Paxton (probably his best role) and Matthew McConaughey.
Fallen is good movie
DOG SOLDIERS (2002) starring Kevin McKidd & filmed in Luxembourg. The best werewolf/lycan movie. The setting takes place in SCOTLAND. Can we make a reaction to it? 🐺 🎖️ Its my bday on OCT 28. Cheers 🍻
On top 5 of my requests 🥰 An awesome movie 😁😁
Doctor Sleep. I like it more than The Shining Despite Scream 2 acting like it’s in on the money-grab sequel cliche, it’s still a money-grab sequel. Voted for Split and 10 Cloverfield Lane also
Scream was actually planned as a trilogy from the get. 4, 5, 6, 7 might be more of the money grabs. But they're all entertaining enough.
Underworld 2 even has some romance. Cassie would love that
Technically, so does "Blade 2".
Cassie, you are really asking for it with some of these movies. Don't blame us if you get scared. Glad to see you getting ready for all the fun this season.
She's really come a long way.
Has anyone else seen The Conjuring: Last Rites yet? Better than the Devil Made Me Do It, but not as good as the first two. Imo
It's doing really well at the box office apparently.
I'm glad Cloverfield Lane is doing relatively well. I don't like the other Cloverfields, but Lane is awesome and I hope more people check it out
I'm still not resting until you see the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Cassie. It's a rare horror movie in which the remake is better than the original.
Agreed.
Make sure you watch the special/extended version of Aliens 3 if you decie to watch it. It makes the film 100 percent better.
Agreed.
Thank God Underworld 2 isn't winning. Voted for Scream 2, Halloween 2, Alien 3, Doctor Sleep and Blade 2. Guess if I could've chosen 2 more it would be 28 weeks later and Split. Scream 2 is the one I'm rooting for mainly. Her reaction to Scream in 2023 (and The Thing of course) was the best part of Halloween PIB reactions that year. Very happy she's reacting to The Fly 1986 this year.
Alien³ - please watch the workprint, known on digital services as the Special Edition. Similarly, watch the Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep -- but be warned, I don't think it belongs on this poll as it will probably be quite frightening for you.
Agreed on both points.
Cassie, you must react to The Monster Squad!! Such a fun not so scary 80's classic!
Gotta be 'Split' Absolutely fantastic
Scream 2 sucks. Dr Sleep or 28 Weeks
She has to watch 2 before she can watch the rest!!
Booo lol, scream ain’t close to scary and slashers are like bottom shelf horror 😂. To each their own though.
Worse than Slashers are meta slasher parodies - cringe.
Scream 2, really? Cassie loved the first one so much.🙄
I think she might actually like the sequel more.
Oh, come on, it's gotta be Split! We can't even say why but you know why (and how does she know it's a 'sequel'?). And it is by FAR the best movie on that list...
But, then there is "Glass". As a famous TV producer side once "Every once in a while you have to give the people the cheeseburger."
Tremors 2, scars mixed with laughs, the very definition of scary, but not toooooo scary!
I love this comment
Yes.... Go Dr Sleep, one of my favorite sequels.
It has...BEGUN.
Please put the Conjuring up for vote!
I like the CONJURING movies for the very reason that I think Cassie would like them too: namely, the relationship between the two leads.
Not sure why 10 Cloverfield Lane is on this list. It is not a direct sequel to Cloverfield, nor is it set in the same universe. The film was initially developed as a separate script called The Cellar before being acquired by Paramount and Bad Robot, who decided to turn it into a Cloverfield movie strictly for marketing purposes.
All the Cloverfield films are like that. They are more of an anthology series than direct sequels, but there is a common thru line. Halloween even attempted to go this route with Halloween III, and were unsuccessful, so then returned to the Michael Myers story for the rest.
Personally I thought Dr Sleep was poor felt like a parody at times. Not too many great films on this list. 10 cloverfield lane maybe
A bit more like the novels than the Kubrick.
Scream 2, great. Doctor Sleep Director's Cut, amazing.
directors cut is a must, bang on.
Tremors 2! Dr sleep sucks
"...Sequel Poll!" Sequels? Sequels?!?!?! I said it somewhere else and I'll say it again here, somebody at PIB *needs* to DM Richard and have him make multiple polls for October. Please.
This is just the first one, I'm sure.
NO on Doctor Sleep. Just NO, please! Haunted Honeymoon with Gene Wilder please!!!!!! :)
Dr Sleep....Cassie needs to go back to the Overlook hotel. Hehehe
It's calling to her.
Oh boy, please not alien 3. It's so awful. I'd swap with monster squad!
I love ALIEN 3.
Saw 2 should have been on here. Its one of those rare ones where the sequel was better than the original.
I agree with you Saw 2 should've been a choice on this poll. Honestly would love it if she reacted to the first 3 Saw films. It makes a great trilogy if you leave it at that.
I see Highlander 2 (1991) is not one of the choices; Good decision there, Cassie!... Although maybe one day we could have a Worst Sequels Ever poll; Jaws: The Revenge (1987), Batman and Robin (1997), Neverending Story 3 (1995) or Superman IV (1987). I personally think any one of those abysmal movies would make a great Cassie reaction!
Cassie, Halloween 2 is great, so i hope u will watch that and Monster Squad, The Craft, Doctor Sleep, I Know What You did Last Summer, and Silver Bullet. I love the Vote or Die .lol.
Monster squad is one of my favorites, how did it not make the cut!
I can’t believe I didn’t vote for SPLIT given it’s my pick-a-flick vote each month But the chance for Cassie to watch SCREAM 2 is an opportunity I don’t think will come up again any time soon. It’s now or never I fear.
Multiple votes allowed! Go for it!
Voted for bunch, but if she somehow see Alien 3, she will hate the opening of it. (I think she might not) Like I did the first time I saw it… I would rather have her watch Predator 2.
Yeah, that opening is harsh but powerful in a way that *POSSIBLE SPOILER* the backstory to LOGAN is.
Halloween 2 is as good or even exceeds Halloween 1. Give it some love.
It's pretty good. But I might skip to H20 if she's not that into the franchise in general.
There's some actual good ones on here: 28 Weeks Later and Doctor Sleep are both fantastic...but 10 Cloverfield Land is one my all-time favorites. Going with that.
Alien 3 just needs to be erased from history all together.
Trust me I know.
I voted for "Scream 2"
There's a lot of good choices here 👌
I'd suggest Extra Ordinary (2019), an Irish spooky rom-com horror comedy that sadly isn't all that well known. It's a great little movie, though -- take what you'd expect from an American horror comedy, run it through a quaint cozy Irish filter, and there you go. While I suspect that lesser known movies don't get the clicks, Cassie would definitely enjoy it!
Great funny little movie.
You have to watch the classic, Gremlins!
That's more Christmas time than Halloween.
Recommendation The Conjuring insidious When A Stranger Calls With Carly The Monster Squad Silver Bullet The Craft
When a Stranger Calls is such a classic. Both versions are good. Also vaguely remembering her semi-promising I Know What You Did Last Summer at some point.
Please let SCREAM 2 win! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have no doubt these characters will grow on Cassie if she just keeps watching.
My votes are for Nightmare 2, Alien 3, Tremors 2, Underworld 2, and Blade 2! I can agree with everyone that Nightmare 2 is the weakest link in the franchise, but what makes it worth watching is of course Robert Englund's performance as Freddy, he steals the show in every scene he's in, and not to mention I somewhat recently met its leading actress lol! Alien 3 is also the weakest link in the franchise also for many reasons, but it equally has many moments that makes it entertaining and has its scary moments and I still enjoy watching it for that reason! Tremors 2 is a worthy sequel and is just as fun as the first one, but definitely not better than the first! Underworld 2 is a fun and action packed sequel that dives deeper into the world of Vampires and Werewolves and of course the ever so beautiful Kate Beckinsale is awesome as ever! And finally Blade 2 is just as good as the first one but a little darker and slightly more violent, also one of its main actors I've also met recently lol! Good picks Cassie, can't wait to see which ones win! I'm still hoping for Van Helsing this Halloween season! Love and support 🥰😇🙏🤗✌️🌹
I voted for Dr. Sleep and Split. Because the Shining is one of the only 80s horrors I've ever seen that I thought was anything other than cheesy crap. And Split has James McAvoy who, as far as I'm concerned, can do no wrong yet.
Reccomendations: The Omen (1976) Carrie (1976) Vertigo (195?) The Dead Zone (1983) The Andromeda Strain (1971) The Omega Man (197?) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) The Thing (1951)
She's seen VERTIGO.
doctor sleep!
Doctor Sleep is hands down the best movie out of all of these
Agreed. Has she watched The Shining, tho?
The Innocents from the early 60s had some scary moments when I was 10-11. Based on Turn of the Screw.
Another good one.
And if Scream 2 ends up winning, I hope you also watch I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Blair Witch Project. Then you'll be able to watch Scary Movie and understand all the references, as it parodies those movies along with others.
Given Cassie already doesn't love these sorts of spoof comedies (Naked Gun being the one famous abandoned reaction), AND she isn't a fan of gross-out humor, I don't think the Scary Movies will be for her.
Split was great, any movie my parents go out of their way to tell me they enjoyed must be incredible XD
Bride of Frankenstein (1935) a sequel that is better than the original and it's Not Too Scary! Hey, I'm serious, guys!
I'd Love to see a reaction to that.
Not trying to be a killjoy or spoiler spoilsport or tattletale but one of the movies listed here would probably not be eligible for the PiB Pick-a-Flick under one of the listed content restrictions. But I know some people wouldn't think it disqualified .... I guess I'll just have i leave it there. One person's "Do not pick a movie featuring ______" is another person's "No spoilers!" Or "It's not that bad". I'll just vote for different candidates.
I think I know which film you are referring to and I had the same thought.
I'd put Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills on there. That storyline makes way more sense than Halloween 2-the Curse of Michael Myers or the H20 storyline. As good as H20 is the plot of Halloween '18 and Halloween Kills makes more sense
H40 is my favourite timeline too!
Lady In White should be given a look. Halloween mystery-fantasy
LADY IN WHITE is a gem.
Doctor Sleep is an incredible film! It’s directed by Mike Flanagan who did Haunting of Hill House which you ended up loving. If it wins, I’ll also recommend watching the directors cut, it adds some great character moments.
And MIDNIGHT MASS, which is probably the best thing he's ever done. I'd Love to see a reaction to that from Cassie at some point too.
Voted for scream 2, alien 3, doctor sleep and tremors 2. Scream 2 is just lots of fun. Alien 3 is a movie i enjoy more now then when I was a kid. Its the 1st movie from David Fincher who made zodiac, the game, girl with dragon tattoo and though he basically disowns it now you can see lots of his potential already. Doctor Sleep i think is an excellent sequel that I thought would be impossible to nail as a massive fan of The Shining. Made by Mike Flanagan who did haunting of hill house. I think it will a fun full circle from early in your channel for you to reenter the Shining world. Also very meta for spoiler reasons. And as for Tremors 2, its just a blast of a sequel that keeps the comedy and fun and was a gigantic vhs/hbo staple that played a ton in the 90s and since Carly liked the first is also an October movie she can join for
I voted for most of those too. The only one I didn't was TREMORS 2, choosing to vote for SPLIT and BLADE 2. instead.
As you watched Blade last year, I really think you should watch Blade 2 this year as imo it’s better that the first movie. Because I’d be shocked if Scream doesn’t win as it’s just a very popular franchise. I like them but I think they are a bit overrated tbh.
Yeah, I could see SCREAM 2 winning as well, but I agree about the sequel to BLADE. Much better than the first one.
I'm guessing you mean Halloween II 1981 as different timelines could count as the next chapter to the 1978 original
I don’t know any of these. How to vote? 🥴 I wish Train to Busan was a contender.
You don't know ANY of these? That's astounding
One more suggestion: Psycho 2! It's actually way better than it has any right to be!
That . . . is an excellent suggestion!
The Scream sequels get progressively worse. Hopefully with Stu coming back for number 7 it'll get redemption but I'm not holding my breath.
They get worse, but they never get bad.
Tremors 2. That’s it. Boom. 💥 Anyone feel those Aftershocks. ;-)
"I feel I was denied, critical, need to know information!"
Forgive my French, but how in the holy hell did DOCTOR SLEEP make this list? It's a fantastic film, but as both a) a sequel to THE SHINING (a film that horrified her to the degree that shots from it in other movies like TWISTER and READY PLAYER ONE have given her PTSD) and b) a movie that has one particularly nasty scene that is almost certainly going to actually traumatize her (and that is not hyperbole as it actually traumatized me, a fairly desensitized moviegoer) that I think actually violates one of her non-negotiable rules, I can't imagine how it got past her team of vetters. Nevertheless, as a big fan both of the movie and of its director Mike Flanagan (the man responsible for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and MIDNIGHT MASS), I am voting for it... along with SCREAM 2, the criminally underrated ALIEN 3 (with the hope that it will be the longer assembly cut that she views), BLADE 2 and finally SPLIT (for the reason that everybody who has seen the movie will know). This is sure to be an entertaining October.
Oh with her have two boys it's gonna be rough for her.
Split is a horror? NO Also thanks for ruining the joke
Dr sleep is also good
It's very good, but one particular scene is pretty rough.
If Doctor Sleep does end up winning, please make sure to watch the director’s cut🙏🏻 it’s a superior version, which ties things together in a better way than the theatrical.
I Love the film and have heard this about the director's cut, but have yet to see it
Good thing Cassie was kidding because I won’t be voting in this poll. I’ve never watched any (not a single one) of the originals so have no idea on the sequels.
I commend your decision to not vote in a poll you have no interest in or knowledge of. I do the same when Cassie has a rom-com poll. I wish more people would do this.
Blade 2 or Underworld 2!!!!
Need to see “Unbreakable” before we watch “Split”
i have a reaction to it!!
Cassie you're gonna have trouble with Doctor Sleep, girl. It's awesome for the die hard Stephen King fans but be careful sweetie. ☺️🤘
We prepared her. Lots of discussion, no spoilers, she decided to add it herself. I feel like, if she's prepared? (Not spoiled) She handles it better.
The Elm Street sequels are pretty hit or miss. 2 is a big miss despite its more recent cult following.
Blade 2, Halloween 2, Scream 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 2 & 28 Weeks Later. It's totally worth it 👌.
Was I high or is does 28 Years Later have a trailer now?
Um...none of these, if you're looking for 'not too scary'. Try "Murder By Death"
I'd love to see a MURDER BY DEATH reaction, but it is not a horror film and the horror fans in this community would s**t a brick If it took up a spot in October.
Hard to choose there's to many good options if Alien 3 (1992) wins i hope Cassie reacts to the Assembly Cut and not travesty that is the theatrical cut 🤞
Ditto.
Fingers crossed for 10 Cloverfield Lane and Split for John Goodman and James McAvoys performances alone!
Second John Goodman’s performance. 10 Cloverfield Lane even being called a sequel is a technicality at best, but damn is the movie so full of suspense.
Rumors of sequels after Cameron's "Aliens" have been exaggerated. 😎
Sequels?? I thought there were only two. :-)
Halloween 2 from 1981 is a great continuation of the first film.
It’s gotta be Scream 2! One Scream movie a year feels like a good rhythm
Also we better get The Fly day one of October 😂 been dodging it for years now
She mentioned she was going to watch it this year on the live last Saturday. I suspect it could be on the last weekend though as she normally leaves that for one of the big movies
Scream 2. It is a legitimately great sequel
It is a great sequel and not just because it is itself about sequels.
Between Scream 2 and Split for me . Split should be watches regardless of season
I would go with Scream 2 if you think October is the only chance of it being watched.
