The world of horror cinema has seen many successful franchises over the years, with fans eagerly awaiting the next instalments of their favourite series. Now, the most successful horror sequels have finally been revealed, and they might not be the ones you’d expect.
VegasInsider.com conducted a comprehensive data analysis of over 350 horror films from more than 70 franchises. The study considered factors such as worldwide gross, return on investment, IMDb ratings, Metacritic scores, and Rotten Tomatoes scores.
According to the findings, Evil Dead 2 (1987), 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024) are the top-performing horror sequels of all time.
Interestingly, both the second and third instalments of the Terrifier franchise outdid the original 2016 film. Terrifier 3 saw one of the highest increases in its IMDb user rating, with each film scoring higher than the last.
The first film scored 5.6 out of 10, the …