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Title: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: The Burgomaster on August 04, 2003, 06:17:07 PM We talk quite a bit about good movies that were followed by terrible sequels. How about movies that SHOULD have had sequels, but the sequels were never made? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Andrew on August 04, 2003, 06:23:56 PM Remo Williams
The Sword and the Sorceror The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Hawk the Slayer When World's Collide Screamers (the newer one with Peter Weller) We always needed a good prequel to "Highlander." Notice that I said "good." Most of these are films that hinted at a sequel, but never delivered. Title: Buckaroo bonzai Post by: Dunners on August 04, 2003, 06:29:08 PM Thank GOD that one never got a sequel, blaugh! That is on my list of poo flicks. I know it was based off some comics books an all but I just really couldnt stand it.
I'd like sequels too.. Bride of the monster terror from the year 5000 prince of space Some of my fav B movies all are pretty painless and loads of fun. Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Fearless Freep on August 04, 2003, 06:55:35 PM I second Andrew on "Buckaroo.." and "Remo Williams".
And speaking of threatend sequals, how about "Flash Gordon"? Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Neon Noodle on August 04, 2003, 07:01:04 PM Remo Williams - the adventure begins? it never truly started!!!!! Shoulda had a sequel, no question.
If done right, Dead Again could have had a good sequel too. Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: The Burgomaster on August 04, 2003, 07:02:41 PM REMO WILLIAMS was fun movie and it is a shame that there were no sequels. My understanding is that sequels were planned, but the original didn't make enough money, so the sequels were never made.
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: JohnL on August 04, 2003, 08:32:25 PM I always wanted a sequel to The Last Starfighter.
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Neon Noodle on August 04, 2003, 09:38:08 PM The way hollywood churns out sequels nowadays, it's amazing to me they never made D.O.A. part 2
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Fearless Freep on August 04, 2003, 10:00:35 PM Megaforce could've been a serial. The whole thing has the feel of an extended 80s action TV show anyway (Knight Rider, The A-Team, etc..)
Post Edited (08-04-03 22:01) Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: yaddo42 on August 05, 2003, 11:33:53 AM Zero Effect - I read about a proposed TV series idea online , that would have been good too, although "Monk" kind of reminds me of "Zero Effect"
Marlowe - I liked James Garner as Phillip Marlowe set in the late 60s and wanted to see more. Blind Fury - about the last decent B flick Rutger Hauer starred in before he got too heavy. Buckaroo Banzai - I agree, I think it was just years too early with its comic book feel and cast of characters made for sequels. Look at all the real comic book based movies the major studios are putting big money behind now. And it was a lot more fun than most of them. Big Trouble in Little China - Jack Burton in over his head yet again vs. the Yakuza or Russian mobsters or a modern day Thugee cult or Satanists or caught up in creepy Area 51/black helicopter/government conspiracy hijinks. A cool crossover would be Jack Burton stops in at the Titty Twister vampire bar in another "From Dusk Til Dawn" sequel. Killer Klowns From Outer Space My Bloody Valentine Tango & Cash Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Anthony on August 05, 2003, 05:22:22 PM Definitely agree with a sequel to Killer Klowns, the Chiodo brothers keep hinting of a folllow up but nothing seems to come of it. Also a Cellar Dweller 2 because i didnt have a clue what was happenning in the first one.
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Vermin Boy on August 05, 2003, 07:53:45 PM I actually kind of like Buckaroo Banzai as a stand-alone movie. The fact that it was obviously intended to have a sequel, combined with the amount of backstory, I think enhances the whole gonzo "part 4 of a serial" feel.
I would like to see the long-rumored Twin Peaks sequel to tie up the loose ends, but I don't know if they could do it, what with the death of the actor who played Killer Bob. Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 11:23:59 AM I think now would be a good time for a Goonies sequel. Unfortunately i'm sure the kids are now lawyers, crackhead michael jackson wannabe's and god knows. But, given their age is just right now - it would be fun to have the original cast back in a goonies sequel as the parents. And THEIR kids are the new goonies, naturally this sequel would probably fail to live up to the popularity of the first that created such a huge following. But it could be done, with just the right kids and storyline. no copycat characters (like chunk and data) we would want originality and maybe oddball looking kids, an unknown cast.
We know that mikey's dad collected all kinds of stuff so there could be more treasure out there with clues from his old stuff. the sequel could have mikey's dad die and him and brent get all of his stuff and their kid finds something. they could also make it dark, not "kidsy" for pre-teens since so many parents who grew up with it would be watching it with their kids now. dunno, maybe it's just me :teddyr: Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Dennis on May 13, 2007, 12:20:03 PM I liked Goonies, watched it over and over with my daughter, would like a sequel along the lines you write, new set of Goonie kids with completely different issues and quirks and a new major problem to solve. So no Susan it's not just you, it's me too. :bouncegiggle:
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: JaseSF on May 13, 2007, 01:56:01 PM The Thing (either version)
Pretty sure they intended franchises for these flops: Godzilla (1998) Lost in Space (1998) Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: peter johnson on May 13, 2007, 05:57:22 PM Hey!!
Vermin's back!! Nice to hear from you again, old man! You've been missed -- Re. Buckaroo Banzai -- Yes, I do get the point about it having a cool "stand-alone" feel, but I did enjoy the film so much that I really DID want to see more of those odd people -- "Perfect Tommy", etc. I also agree that the whole "Twin Peaks" deal needed a better wrapup, and I'm sure Lynch could do it despite Killer Bob's death. However, Lynch being Lynch, I'm sure he feels no need to -- peter johnson/denny crane Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 06:05:13 PM no vermins not back - old thread. :-(
i just like resurrecting dead things so sometimes i dig up an old thread to see if i can breathe life into it again has david lynch ever done a sequel? Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: peter johnson on May 13, 2007, 06:22:02 PM Oh, damn . . . I didn't look at the dates here . . . poo . . .
Yes, Lynch has done "sequels", of sorts. "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" definitely revisited the Twin Peaks land -- call it a "prequel" if you must, but it was still a continuation of the same thematic weirdnesses of the original Twin Peaks, so, yes, a sequel in my mind -- peter johnson/denny crane Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 06:46:07 PM well i know vermin has been in the forum within the past couple of months and DOES have a myspace so luckily one of the few who isn't so "lost" to us and we can get in touch with. maybe we should send him a msg on myspace to get his butt back over here
wonder why lynch never did a sequel for Wild at heart..lol here's a fake sequel for Titanic which actually looks better than the original. Ice boy..hehe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvgZBoGQ6zI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvgZBoGQ6zI) Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: RCMerchant on May 13, 2007, 07:16:38 PM I wish the original 1931 DRACULA,with Lugosi,had a sequel WITH Lugosi.I know that DRACULA's DAUGHTER was originally slated for Lugosi...but...sadly...it never happened,I think Karl Freund,the photographer for Dracula,and director of the MUMMY (1932) and MAD LOVE (1935),had taken on as as director of the original DRACULA-it would have been a much more atmospheric feel to it,as the movie kinda drags once Dracula is in England. It would have been nice to see him do a DRACULA sequel,with Gloria Holden involved as his mistress,and Caroll Borland as his daughter. Maybe even get Dwight Frye back in action,as his vampiric slave! Wow! That would be the ultimite Lugosi/Vampire movie. Kinda like the BRIDE of DRACULA!
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1876/draculashot1lzt9.jpg) (http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/9343/draculashot2lfm1.jpg) Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: JaseSF on May 13, 2007, 07:40:26 PM There was apparently a modern era "Time Tunnel" TV movie that is rumored to be pretty good. Too bad no series followed as I really believe in the right hands (preferably someone who respects and holds the originals in high regard), the Irwin Allen shows could all be brought back in new forms.
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 08:42:16 PM ok this is in poor taste and as a catholic i'm going to hell in a handbasket for it....but
"The Last Temptation of Christ: Resurrection" Sounds a bit like a horror movie. jesus was the first zombie? i can see it now....banned in 38 countries ALL Dracula movies need sequels!! Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Raffine on May 13, 2007, 09:23:28 PM Quote jesus was the first zombie? Wrong! That would Lazarus, right? :drink: And Lazarus rose from the tomb and, lo, spoketh to them and sayeth him "BRAINS!" (I figure I'm going to Hell for that staircase response to poor lil' crippled Corey Haim anyway.) Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 09:34:08 PM karma raffine! :bouncegiggle:
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: rebel_1812 on May 13, 2007, 09:35:04 PM DarkCity
Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Susan on May 13, 2007, 09:38:02 PM yeah i'd like to see all of them somehow get back to planet earth :twirl:
maybe then they could find the REAL shell beach! Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: Dennis on May 13, 2007, 10:19:44 PM ok this is in poor taste and as a catholic i'm going to hell in a handbasket for it....but "The Last Temptation of Christ: Resurrection" Sounds a bit like a horror movie. jesus was the first zombie? i can see it now....banned in 38 countries ALL Dracula movies need sequels!! As a fellow Catholic, I feel that when the church condemned this sequel, as it most assuredly would, along with the very vocal protests of the Christian fundamentalists, almost everyone on earth would pay to see the film. Your inspiration of this sequel would provide countless jobs and wages all over the world there by earning for you a place in Heaven, of course if the Lord thinks it's a crappy sequel you may have a problem. Title: Re: Movies that should have had sequels Post by: peter johnson on May 16, 2007, 12:02:44 AM Huh --
Well, I haven't been aware of Vermin being around on any posts now for over a year -- There was even a thread about missing people awhile back & Andrew said he hadn't heard from Vermin either -- So, yes, we should all seek him out and harass him to come back on the board more & do more posts -- He was consistently one of the funniest posters out there & usually always had an obscure fact up his sleeve. Plus he'd seen some stuff that's truly hard to find -- peter johnson/denny crane |