20 Things Horror Movies NEED To Stop Doing

Very few horror movies are purely closed-off, one-off affairs, and while it's common for filmmakers to leave the door ajar for a possible sequel, some films are a little more vocal about their desire to come back for another go-around.

For decades, horror films have provided a final scare at the very end, possibly revealing that the "dead" killer is actually still alive, assuring viewers that if the film makes enough money, a follow-up will happen.

But all this does is train the audience to be less invested in the here and now, knowing that it doesn't really matter what happens because the status quo is just going to be reset by the end anyway.

There's something to be said for just making one good movie at a time and not worrying about trying to sell audiences on the next one so desperately.

If a sequel makes sense, has a good script, and is marketed appropriately, fans will be lining up to watch it, so the hard sell doesn't really feel necessary.