Is franchise horror dead? Where does that leave us?
12-02-2010, 07:23 PM
Though they are established as "significant" within the genre, horror is hardly dependent on franchises; if anything, what we need is more one-off, independent stuff. They don't have to be lifetime movies just because they have limited potential for sequels. Inside (bad example to contrast against LifeTime?) was excellent in the department of scares though it had a closed ending and didn't have a villain likely to keep coming back and killing again.
Plus, there are still potential franchises out there, with bankable villains as well. Look at The Strangers and The Collector and tell me they don't scream for followups! The Collector has a sequel coming soon, and I really fucking hope that The Strangers has one as well.
Plus, there are still potential franchises out there, with bankable villains as well. Look at The Strangers and The Collector and tell me they don't scream for followups! The Collector has a sequel coming soon, and I really fucking hope that The Strangers has one as well.
âThe Fright Night remake is a film which taps into the audienceâs deepest rooted fears, such as those of vampires throwing motorcycles at them. I dread the thought of a vampire throwing a refrigerator or a deskjet printer or... Iâd better stop before I give myself nightmaresâ
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