Top 10 Horror Movies That Have NO Sequels/Remakes

Summary

In this script, the speaker discusses the prevalence of horror movie franchises and the rarity of truly standalone films within the genre. They set out to compile a top 10 list of favorite horror movies that have never had sequels, prequels, remakes, or TV adaptations. After eliminating many contenders due to unexpected continuations, they present their curated list, which includes 'The Burning,' 'Cabin in the Woods,' 'In the Mouth of Madness,' 'Cemetery Man,' 'The Sacrament,' 'The Faculty,' 'Trick 'r Treat,' 'Possession,' 'Dead Alive,' and 'Hereditary,' with the latter being their top pick for its deep storytelling and chilling atmosphere.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The script discusses the prevalence of horror movies becoming franchises, sequels, prequels, or remakes, making it challenging to find truly standalone horror films.
• 🤔 The speaker reflects on their top 10 favorite horror films, realizing that only one is completely standalone, while the rest have had some form of continuation.
• 📋 The rules for the top 10 list are strict: films must be standalone, with no sequels, prequels, remakes, franchise ties, or television spin-offs.
• 🚫 The speaker eliminates several initially considered films due to the discovery of sequels, prequels, or remakes, such as 'American Werewolf in Paris' and 'Doctor Sleep'.
• 🔍 The process of compiling the list involved researching and verifying the standalone status of various horror movies, ensuring no loopholes.
• 📽️ 'The Burning' from the 1980s is highlighted as a true standalone slasher film based on a New York urban legend, distinct from 'Friday the 13th'.
• 😈 'Cabin in the Woods' is noted for its horror-comedy blend, cleverly playing on horror movie tropes and clichés for an engaging experience.
• 🧐 'In the Mouth of Madness', a John Carpenter film, is praised for its unfolding mystery and horror, with elements of various horror sub-genres.
• 💀 'Cemetery Man' is described as a unique horror film with elements of zombies and the supernatural, focusing on the caretaker of a cemetery where the dead rise.
• 📹 'The Sacrament', directed by Ti West, is commended for its found footage style that avoids common pitfalls, telling a chilling cult story.
• 🧬 'The Faculty' is celebrated for its '90s setting, diverse cast, and story about high school students fighting an alien invasion, blending sci-fi with horror.
• 🎃 'Trick or Treat' is an anthology film with interconnected stories set on Halloween night, featuring a variety of horror scenarios and characters.
• 🤯 'Possession' from 1981 is highly recommended for its dramatic and disturbing narrative, involving demonic elements and a family's breakdown.
• 🍽️ 'Dead Alive', a Peter Jackson film, is known for its over-the-top gore and humor, featuring zombies and eccentric characters in a small town.
• 🏆 'Hereditary' is the speaker's top pick, lauded for its deep storytelling, character investment, and supernatural horror elements, despite its divisive reception.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is the discussion of top 10 favorite horror movies that are completely standalone and have not had any sequels, prequels, remakes, or TV adaptations.

Why does the video creator find it difficult to find horror films that are 100% standalone?

The video creator finds it difficult to find horror films that are 100% standalone because almost every horror movie seems to naturally become a franchise or have some kind of continuation in some way, shape, or form.

What are the criteria for a horror movie to be included in the video creator's list?

The criteria for inclusion in the list are that the movie must be a standalone film, cannot have a sequel, prequel, remake, be part of a franchise, or have a television spin-off or origin from a television show.

Which movie was initially thought to be a standalone but later found to have a sequel?

The movie 'American Werewolf in London' was initially thought to be a standalone, but it was later found to have a sequel titled 'American Werewolf in Paris'.

What is the issue with considering 'The Shining' as a standalone horror movie according to the script?

The issue with considering 'The Shining' as a standalone horror movie is that there was a TV version of 'The Shining' and a movie 'Doctor Sleep' which continues the story of the character Danny from 'The Shining' as an adult.

Why did the video creator decide to include 'Cabin in the Woods' in the list?

The video creator decided to include 'Cabin in the Woods' because, despite playing on horror movie tropes and cliches, it is not a sequel or remake of any horror movie and offers a unique take on the genre.

What is unique about the movie 'In the Mouth of Madness' in terms of its relation to the horror genre?

What's unique about 'In the Mouth of Madness' is that it is a John Carpenter film that unfolds as a legitimate horror story with a variety of horror elements, despite the creator's initial unfamiliarity with it.

What is the significance of the movie 'Cemetery Man' in the context of the video script?

The significance of 'Cemetery Man' in the context of the video script is that it is a unique horror film with elements of zombies and gore, but its main focus is not on the zombie aspect, making it a distinct standalone movie.

How does the video creator describe the movie 'The Sacrament' in relation to the found footage style?

The video creator describes 'The Sacrament' as a found footage film that stands above the rest because it is filmed mostly like a movie with deliberate shots and a good sense of space, avoiding the common issues of shakiness and close-ups associated with the style.

What is the reason behind the video creator's love for the movie 'The Faculty'?

The video creator loves 'The Faculty' because it is a '90s movie that takes place within a high school with an outstanding cast of characters and a storyline involving an alien invasion, making it a fun and engaging horror film.

Why does the video creator consider 'Hereditary' as the number one standalone horror movie?

The video creator considers 'Hereditary' as the number one standalone horror movie because of its deep investment in the storyline and characters before the horror elements are introduced, its masterful storytelling, and the outstanding performance of the lead actress.