20 Horror Sequels That Took FOREVER To Get Made
17. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Even though The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was a phenomenal box office success against its paltry budget, it was an entire 12 years before director Tobe Hooper finally returned with a sequel.
Hooper didn't even start developing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 in earnest until the profitable re-release of the original film in 1981, and he only came aboard as director after studio Cannon Films couldn't afford any of the other filmmakers Hooper suggested.
Ultimately The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was a box office disappointment compared to its predecessor, likely a result of not only the too-long gap between entries but also its blackly comedic tone, running in stark contrast to the original's scuzzier exploitation vibe.
We've had a pretty steady glut of Chainsaw movies ever since, though, even if barely any of them actually brought anything worthwhile to the table.
At least with talented Obsession filmmaker Curry Barker recently tapped to direct the next installment, the long-standing losing streak might finally get broken.