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Scream 7 and 4 more sequels we don't need (but we're getting anyway)

In a time where it at least feels like the majority of new releases are sequels, reboots, and remakes, we definitely don't need these movies to come out. And yet, they're happening.

By Natalie Zamora

Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), left, and Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”) stars in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream VI."
Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), left, and Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”) stars in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream VI." /
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Violent Night
Violent Night. Cr: Allen Fraser/Universal Studios. /

Violent Night 2

It's easy to understand how an R-rated movie about a drunken Santa Claus who must save a family on Christmas Eve after they're taken hostage would attract audiences. Especially when Santa is played by the lovable David Harbour from Stranger Things. And though I wouldn't consider Violent Night a great movie, it's definitely a fun watch. That being said, do we really need another one? Why ruin a good thing?

The Universal movie did well at the box office and received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, which for the studio was probably the perfect recipe for a sequel. Easy money, right? Sure, but where could this story go that wouldn't feel forced or gimmicky? Director Tommy Wirkola is returning for the sequel, as is Harbour, which is no doubt a good thing. But the success of the first movie seems more of a one-off to me. It's going to get old.

Plus, Violent Night 2 kind of seems like a waste of Harbour's time, if we're being honest. He's an in-demand actor who could be doing better projects. It's difficult for me to feel excited about this sequel.

Ali Larter Devon Sawa And Karr Smith
Ali Larter Devon Sawa And Karr Smith / Getty Images/GettyImages

Final Destination 6: Bloodlines

Just when it seemed like the Final Destination franchise might actually be dead, a sixth installment was announced. The series, which began in 2000, follows friend groups who, after escaping death, are targeted by a force that's taking the survivors down one by one. It explores the idea of fate and asks if anyone can really cheat death, which is an interesting question. But after so many of these, the concept has turned very stale.

Like many horror franchises, the first movie in the series is strong, and while there are fun and memorable moments sprinkled into the rest, the quality pretty much goes down with each one. The most recent Final Destination movie, Final Destination 5, did nothing for the franchise and just wasn't good. And while I don't think it's impossible to revive the series with something that's actually worth watching, I don't have a lot of faith that the sixth movie will be that. According to a report from 2019, the new movie is set to be a "re-imagining" of the franchise, and it's now got the title Final Destination 6: Bloodlines.

Perhaps once we start getting first looks at Final Destination 6: Bloodlines, I'll change my tune. But for now, I'm very skeptical.

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