Sloppy Seconds: Seriously Bad Sequels

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some bad sequels into the ol’ VCR.

Okay, before we begin, I feel like this piece requires one of my famous disclaimers:

The great thing about movies is that we can discuss and debate them.

Just because I think a movie is great doesn’t make it a good movie, and just because I think a movie is awful doesn’t make it a bad movie.

Also, making a movie is extremely difficult and incredibly badass, and I don’t want to detract from the process.

Moving on.

There are times when the sequels supersede the original movie, a la Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

But sometimes, sequels just don’t quite hit the same way the original does.

The subjects of today’s piece fall into the latter.

Now, here’s the deal: Do movies like Grease 2 have a special place in my heart because they’re high camp? Yes.

Am I saying that these movies aren’t enjoyable? No.

They just noticeably pale in comparison to their predecessors.

I’ve also defended some sequels that are characterized as “bad,” so y’all don’t come for me.

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers.

Without further ado, here are 10 bad sequels that’ll leave you scratching your head: