10 Horror Franchises That Need A Revival

10. Hellraiser

Though a shocking ten (!) Hellraiser movies have been released over the last 32 years, you can only really argue that the first two were actually any good.

In spite of an increasingly disinterested fanbase, Dimension Films has continued to periodically churn out micro-budget sequels in order to hold onto the franchise's rights, with this year's Hellraiser: Judgment costing just $325,000 (and, unsurprisingly, being pretty damn terrible).

Three decades ago, however, Hellraiser truly was something unique: a macabre, artfully gory brainchild of the legendary Clive Barker, brought to life with an iconic performance by Doug Bradley as Cenobite leader Pinhead.

Though it'll take some sure finesse for a contemporary filmmaker to translate its deep mythology and kinky thrills into a profitable horror film today, it can certainly be done. Hell, give the property to Blumhouse, get Barker involved with a new writer-director, bring Bradley back (who has long sworn off the franchise), and you're good to go.

Blumhouse could easily produce it for $10-15 million, ensuring its floor for profitability is extremely low. Considering that there have been tentative talks of a remake/reboot for over a decade, this really needs to just happen already.