10 Movie Sequels That Didn't Go The Way They Should Have

The late Tobe Hooper delivered a nuanced horror masterpiece when he made The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a movie that was surprisingly light on blood and even more surprisingly rich in cutting social commentary.

Fans and critics were eager for more of the same by the time the film's sequel buzzed onto the scene, but the director threw them a horror-comedy curveball. The result was a tonal mess, and while it had some saving graces, it was a far cry from the follow-up it could have been considering Hooper was at the helm.

A joyously over-the-top performance by the Dennis Hopper and some excellent gore effects by Tom Savini weren't quite enough to save The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 upon release, though it has since gained a cult following.

It's also fair to say the movie has aged better than you might expect as a satire on '80s excess, but Hooper didn't even come close to capturing the subtle terror and social resonance he conjured so effortlessly the first time around.