I’m back with part 2 of my favorite horror movie sequels! These are some of the follow-ups I like as much as, if not more than, their predecessors. I just love seeing these stories continued with raised stakes, more gore, and a higher body count. I hope you enjoy and let me know your favorite horror movie sequels!!

Boogeyman 2

Synopsis (provided by IMDb.com): A young woman attempts to cure her phobia of the boogeyman by checking herself into a mental health facility, only to realize too little too late that she is now helplessly trapped with her own greatest fear.

This is, quite honestly, the only Boogeyman film I love. The first film was forgettable and the third film was decent enough, but it just didn’t wow me. This one stuck out for me for a few reasons. First off, I’m a huge fan of horror films set in asylums. They really add to the scare factor, in my opinion. Another thing I loved about this sequel was we weren’t sure if we were dealing with the actual boogeyman, or someone donning the boogeyman’s looks to scare their victims. Lastly, the fact that the killer used their victims’ fears to kill them brought some very unique death scenes, which keeps the film very fresh and unpredictable.

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead

Synopsis (provided by IMDb.com): After their car breaks down in the desert, four friends try to find their way back to civilization while trying to escape Rusty Nail’s (Mark Gibbon) bloody wrath.

The first Joy Ride was a very intense and entertaining thriller. This sequel definitely isn’t the same, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing to me. What really drew me to this movie was the fact that the roles were reversed. The main guy was the kidnapped one and it was up to the main girl to save him. I was first getting into the genre, so that was a first for me. Rusty Nail was so much more of a sadist in this one and I think that’s a big plus! I’ll never forget his little dice game. It definitely has it’s flaws, but I still think it was a good installment.

Halloween II (2009)

Synopsis (provided by IMDb.com): Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) struggles to come to terms with her brother, Michael’s (Tyler Mane) deadly return to Haddonfield. Meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister.

Okay, I know I might catch hell for this, but I absolutely love this film! I loved seeing all of these characters return and seeing how they were coping with the trauma they experienced at the hands of Michael. I really enjoyed the moments where history seemed to repeat itself with new people. This sequel brought the brutality I loved from the first film and it added even more tragedy and heartbreak. It’s not a perfect follow-up, but it will always be one of my go-tos!

Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel

Synopsis: Eight years after the Hell House massacre, an investigative team breaks into the Abaddon Hotel after being given new evidence regarding the hotel’s true intentions.

I’m not sure why, but I find myself throwing this one on the most out of all the Hell House films. They’re all so creepy, but this one stayed with me the most. It has so many chilling moments that I think about from time to time. I love that they showed all of the different characters who stepped foot in the hotel, it really showed how much the hauntings have spread. I love the mystery and the mockumentary style. It left a huge impact on me and I’ll always recommend this one.

Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions

Synopsis (provided by IMDb.com): Six people unwillingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they’ve all played the game before.

Honestly, both Escape Room films are so fascinating to me. I love watching all these characters solve the puzzles, I love how unpredictable each room is, and I love the intensity of their situation. They really upped the stakes in this one. What was really interesting about this sequel was that it had two completely different stories. There are two different endings, different motives, different twists. I always found it so interesting when filmmakers do that. I’d watch 100 Escape Room sequels if I could!