10 Film Franchises You Really Should Stop Watching After The 2nd Movie

10. Cloverfield

The original Cloverfield, directed by Matt Reeves, is a fun and energetic monster movie. While many complained about the shaky, found footage aspect, many were drawn in by the great visuals and mystery surrounding the creature.

While a sequel was rumored for a long time after the original release, with one suggesting the next installment would follow the same events as the original but from a different found footage perspective. Despite these rumors, nothing came to fruition and the franchise lay dormant for years.

Then, in 2015, out of nowhere a trailer emerged for 10 Cloverfield Lane, a follow up that no one knew was happening. As it turned out, the movie had been shot under several different pseudonyms in order to keep the production secret.

And it turned out pretty well. Although it doesn’t have much to do with the first, 10 Cloverfield Lane is a solid psychological thriller with some excellent performances. The future of the Cloverfield franchise looked promising.

That was until fans and critics got to experience The Cloverfield Paradox, the third entry in the series. It was immediately cited as the weakest entry in the series for its poor acting, nonsensical script, and awkward attempts to fit into the larger Cloverfield universe. The marketing technique used to sell the movie was far more interesting than the movie itself.

Just stick with the first two.