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sure sequels have reach a level of identification surpassing that of the original movies , disregardless of whether their quality is actually an improvement or not . This phenomenon often originate when a sequel significantly outshines its predecessor or establishes a distinct identity . Conversely , some sequels gain protrusion not due to their high quality , but because they are infamously abyssal or have more shocking , culturally important second . These example are typically memorialized as so - bad - they’re - good movies , with reputations that exceed the franchise .
Sequels often do n’t last up to expectationsafter a successful first flick . However , these example create a unique scenario where the sequel , while not necessarily considered better or more successful , hold a privileged position in the public consciousness . Some illustrious example of this are sequel that establish all important elements of a beloved franchise that become intrinsically entwined in the movie ’s legacy . Indeed , the phenomenon is a spectrum where sequels can either raise a film series to new altitude or become ethnical touchstones self-governing of their comparative quality or success .
10Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
Original Movie: Breakin' (1984)
Breakin ' 2 : Electric Boogaloowas the sequel to the 1984 breakdancing musicalBreakin ' . However , it became so much more famous than the original thatthe movie ’s caption entered democratic culture as a label for an archetypal sequel(viaOupBlog ) . There are countless case of blogs , news clips , and video games that have take the " Electric Boogaloo " moniker to point a subsequence . It ’s Always gay inPhiladelphiaassumed the title for time of year 11 , episode 1 " Chardee MacDennis 2 : Electric Boogaloo . " As a result , theBreakin ' sequel cemented a much larger place in democratic finish than the original , with its subtitle , specifically , transcending either flick ’s notoriety .
9The Road Warrior (1981)
Original Movie: Mad Max (1979)
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The Road Warrior(also eff asMad Max 2 ) was a sequel toMad Max , the classic post - apocalyptical motion picture star Mel Gibson . Because the originalMad Maxonly had a special release , it was not initially well cognise outside of Australia ( viaCinephilia & Beyond ) . Consequently , The Road Warriorwas not advertised in the United States as a subsequence , with trailers and posters digest no mention of the original motion-picture show . The Road Warriorwas unloose far more extensively thanMad Maxand to decisive acclaim . As a result , The Road Warriorfostered a reputation separate from and far greater than the original and demonstrate theentireMad Maxtimeline .
8The Dark Knight (2008)
Original Movie: Batman Begins (2005)
Christopher Nolan ’s matured interpretation of theBatmanfranchise started very promisingly withBatman Begins . However , the sequel was an absolute masterpiece that infused a offense drama story into its superhero plot of land . Heath Ledger ’s performance of the Joker was particularly praise , proffer the definitive cinematic rendition of the notorious villain . In many regard , The Dark Knightestablished the formula for all subsequent superhero movies . Itdemonstrated that the writing style can pilot adult tones and themesand laid the groundwork for future movies to tackle the genre with more maturity and grit . Consequently , The Dark Knighttruly eclipsed the originalBatman Begins and holds a much firm place and legacy in cinematic history .
7Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
Original Movie: Manhunter (1986)
The Oscars ' 1992 Best Picture winner , The muteness of the Lambs , is one of the most iconic movies in picture history , particularly renowned for Anthony Hopkins ' scary performance as the cannibal psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter . It adapted the Thomas Harris novel of the same name , butThe Silence of the Lambswas not the first in Harris ’s Hannibal Lecter series . The first novel , Red Dragon , was adapt previously with 1986’sManhunter – which starred Brian Cox as Dr. Lecter . The muteness of the Lambswas the 2nd novel in the series , so the movie was technically a sequel . Of course , Hopkins ' Hannibal Lecter prove so triumphant thatRed Dragonwas finally remade with the thespian in the starring role .
6Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985)
Original Movie: First Blood (1982)
DespiteFirst Bloodbeing the firstmovie in Sylvester Stallone’sRambofranchise , the sequel is better remembered by popular culture . Rambo : First ancestry Part 2is well more reference , parodied , or emulatedby other flick and television series . Rambo : First Blood Part 2established many of the franchise ’s best - screw characteristic . For instance , theRambofranchise is tie in with hyper - violent view that kill swathes of villain . However , First Blood ’s Rambo only killed one personon screen . It wasRambo : First parentage Part 2that standardized this trope , crank up up the kill reckoning to 75 . As a result , Rambo : First lineage Part 2is more famous than its predecessor .
5The Color Of Money (1986)
Original Movie: The Hustler (1961)
The 1986 movieThe Color of Moneywas directed by Martin Scorsese and star a untested Tom Cruise . Due to the all - adept cast and crew , as well asPaul Newman winning the Oscar for Best Actor for his execution , the plastic film enjoyed a certain degree of celebrity and prestigiousness among audiences . The story concerned a pool hustler identify " Fast " Eddie Felson , who mentors a fledgling slattern . The taradiddle was adapted from a novel by Walter Tevis , which was a sequel to an earlier novel , The Hustler . The Hustlerwas turn into a movie in 1961 and depicted the anterior effort of Eddie Felson . Eddie was act as by Paul Newman in both movies , providing one of the few connection that markThe Color of Moneyas a sequel toThe operator .
4Friday The 13th Part 3 (1982)
Original Movie: Friday The 13th (1980)
WhileFriday the 13th Part 3was very plainly a subsequence , it established several central facial expression of the dealership that many audiences presume antecedently existed . Friday the 13th’snotorious slasher villain , Jason Voorhees , did n’t actually seem in the dealership officially untilFriday the 13th Part 2 , with Jason ’s mother filling the adversarial role in the master . It was duringFriday the 13thPart 3that Jason gained his ill-famed hockey masque . The third movie determine several of the dealership ’s most famous and of the essence assets . Friday the 13th Part 3is therefore the movie mentally conjured when audience suppose aboutFriday the 13th , providing the franchise ’s archetype .
3Desperado (1995)
Original Movie: El Mariachi (1992)
Robert Rodriguez’sDesperadostarred Antonio Banderas as a instrumentalist seeking revenge on the drug lord who kill his lover . The film exemplifies Rodriguez ’s trademark manner , infusing action and neo - westerly genre tropes to create a highly compelling movie , which was even screened at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival . It is , however , a continuation to a less well - known Rodriguez movie calledEl Mariachi . The 1992 movieEl Mariachifeatured a unlike actor in the title role and was produced on a shoestring budget ( viaFilmmaker Magazine ) . The picture show was only intended for the Mexican movie market but try so pop that it spawned a far more illustrious subsequence withDesperado .
2The Queen (2006)
Original Movie: The Deal (2003)
1Troll 2 (1990)
Original Movie: Troll (1986)
Troll 2is regarded as one of the worst pic ever made . The narration bore no connection toTrolland was in the beginning supposed to be titledGoblins(viaThe Guardian ) . The name was changed to exploitTroll ’s modest success , whichTroll 2ultimately could n’t equal . The sequel became famed as a so - tough - it’s - good horror movieand subsequently garnered a fervent cult fandom . Troll 2 ’s reputation was even commemorated in the documentaryBest bad Movie , which explored its product and rage following . As a result , Troll 2has been celebrated by society in a way the original movie never enjoyed . Troll 2is the quintessential sequel that ’s more famous than the original .
Sources : OupBlog , Cinephilia & Beyond , Filmmaker Magazine , The Guardian , The Guardian
