Any current movie-goer will know with a sense of resignation that if the film they are about to watch makes more than a one-percent profit at the box-office there will be the inevitable cash-in sequel that will suck the very joy from their hearts. It was not always so. Even the most unlikely and sometimes unprofitable movie experiences spawned follow-ups. To the extent that no-one even knew they happened. We cast a glance at the five most astounding:
5. Graffiti Bridge (1990)
The most hardened connoisseur of film has been known to exclaim What? There was a sequel to Purple Rain? Well, yes there was. Whilst the 1984 original gained some notoriety via the excellent title track and rumours spread through your high school that a woman actually takes off her shirt in it, it was universally derided and for good reason. However, with the powerful financial backing of its star, there was a completely undesired follow-up. Was it any good? The fact that Prince wrote, directed, starred and provided the soundtrack may give you a clue. Although the sheer bizarreness of seeing George Clinton in a co-starring role playing himself - was an oddly redeeming quality. Basically The Kid has now taken over The Glam Slam club anddo you know what? No-one cares. It was an extended promotional video for the album of the same name.