10 Horror Movie Franchises That Should Have Stopped At One Film
7. The Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project remains one of the pillars of the horror genre. Without this film there would not be a Paranormal Activity or a found-footage boom. So, how did the sequels fare? Erm, not well.
The second film in the series, Book Of Shadows was a bizarre mix of meta-commentary and a heavy focus on the lore of the first film. Throw in some studio meddling and you have a disappointing follow up to the original hit.
In 2016, a sequel simply entitled Blair Witch was released. This film was supposed to recapture the magic of the original and served as a direct continuation of the story. However, the film was hit with mixed reviews and a very vocal backlash from the fanbase as it broke the one rule of any Blair Witch film...DON'T SHOW THE WITCH!
Thankfully, horror fans still have the original. The Blair Witch Project still holds up over 20 years after its initial release. And while the film series don't hold up, at least Blair Witch has found success in other mediums, such as the 2019 survival horror game.