The Remake-quel
This is a strange one, so let me explain. This is when you make a film sequel, but it is basically just a remake too. Confusing? Somewhat. I'll explain...Damien: The Omen, Part II- This is a sequel, except for the fact that it ignores the ending where he is adopted by the President. The only problem: it's the same movie! He gets adopted by a family, kills anyone that gets too close, the dad tries to kill him and he ends up surviving. The story goes nowhere (see how The Omen III time-jumps) and nothing changes, save for his age.
The Rage: Carrie II- The same High School from the first film runs into the same events from the first film, while also addressing the original in this TV film. How is this unique? Oh, I see- it's because it is more recent. Right...
Firestarter II: Rekindled- A government group attempts the same experiments from the first film (with Drew Barrymore) and with the same results in this TV movie. Again- what is new here? Anything? Okay, I guess not.
That's all I can take, quite frankly. These movies only come along once in a while, but they do immeasurable damage to creativity in the process. Stop making these movies, Hollywood! That is all. Stay tuned...
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