No horror franchise ends where it started. The first Nightmare on Elm Street was conceived as a genuinely upsetting horror film, a far cry from the cartoonish winking camp of Freddy vs...
Lucrative horror franchises almost never happen by design – just ask the Dark Universe. So, when I say that Hannibal Lecter wasn’t supposed to be another Hollywood money spinner, it’s not exactly...
It’s an understatement that Disney’s reign over the Star Wars empire has been contentious. The Force Awakens went from well liked reboot to symbol of corporate cynicism within a couple of years...
When it comes to box office success and general audience appreciation, legacy sequels are pretty straightforward. Lots of nostalgia for a beloved property, some crowd-pleasing cameos, plucky new heroes to accept a...