10 Third Movie Sequels Better Than Anyone Expected
7. Land Of The Dead
No one really expected that we would ever get another zombie film from George A. Romero after Day of the Dead. The series began in 1968 with Night of the Living Dead, reached a peak in the 1970s with Dawn of the Dead, and concluded in dark fashion with 1985's Day of the Dead. Each had its own smart social perspective, and it was a unique trilogy that spanned three decades.
But then, a rise in zombie popularity due to the Resident Evil video games and the inception of The Walking Dead comic book, took the world by storm, and there was hope of another entry in the beloved series. But had it been too long? Was Romero still able to bring the zombie gore and social commentary.
He delivered both. He also worked with a decent budget for the first time in the series, which allowed him to get recognizable faces like Dennis Hopper and John Leguizamo. The film, Land of the Dead, talked about the inequity of America's class system, depicting a zombie uprising that topples the uber-wealthy citizens who have walled themselves off from the rest of society.
You don't get much more prescient than that.