It’s easy to lose track of film sequels because there are just so many. Sometimes, it means you miss out on a real gem and sometimes, it’s perfectly understandable why a sequel has been largely ignored. Here is a list of some sequels you may not even know about.
- Son Of Kong
The original “King Kong” is quite possibly the greatest giant monster movie ever made. The very same year, “Son Of Kong” was rushed out. While it’s not the masterpiece that the original is, it’s surprisingly entertaining. Also, one of the shots from this movie featured in “Citizen Kane”.
- The Next Karate Kid
After three films with Ralph Macchio (“Crossroads”), “The Karate Kid” franchise decided to change things up by swapping Daniel out for Julie (Hilary Swank “Boys Don’t Cry”). It’s pretty unremarkable and it’s easy to see why most people don’t know about this one.
- Rasen
“Ringu” was a popular Japanese horror film that has inspired many sequels, an American remake and even crossover entries. “Rasen” was released at the exact same time as “Ringu” in 1998 as part of an unconventional release tactic. This sequel to “Ringu” quickly faded into obscurity. It’s an interesting film that is worth checking out.
- Return To Oz
Even if you are not particularly into films, you have probably seen the 1939 classic that is “The Wizard Of Oz”. “Return To Oz” came out in 1985 and was very different from its predecessor. It was much darker but visually managed to stick closer to the children’s novels it was based on. It’s a darn good 80s family movie that is often overlooked.
- The Two Jakes
“Chinatown” is regarded as one of the best detective films ever made. It came out in 1974 starred Jack Nicholson (“Batman”) and was directed by Roman Polanski (“Rosemary’s Baby”). However, hardly anybody seems to know its sequel, “The Two Jakes”. While it’s nowhere near as good as the first film, it’s still a pretty entertaining flick. It was also directed by Nicholson.