10 Horror Movie Sequels That Are Just As Good As The Original

10. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Although John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) rejuvenated the slasher genre and remains one of the best horror films ever, most of its sequels (and remakes) constitute lackluster and redundant attempts to revive the chilling spirit of the original.

Halloween H20, however, offers a surprisingly innovative entry to the franchise, once more starring Jamie Lee Curtis as the indefatigable Laurie Strode. The film is set at an elite boarding school where Laurie, now a stern headmistress, lives as a recluse, still traumatized by the events of Michael Myers’ original massacre.

Also starring Josh Hartnett, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Michelle Williams in early roles, the film charts Michael’s (unsurprisingly unsuccessful) attempts to finally kill Laurie.

Much like the original, this sequel once again demonstrates Laurie’s sheer resilience and badassery. The final fight between the two siblings is a high-octane, bloody extravaganza which ultimately cements Strode's position as one of horror’s most iconic final girls.