Worst2First: My Top Ten Films That Need Sequels

Worst2First: 

My Top Ten Films That Need Sequels

You won't have to think hard about sequels that should've never been made - it seems that Hollywood thrives on beating their cash cows to death sometimes.  Yet there's some films out there that would benefit from having a sequel, and here are my top ten films that need a sequel.

**THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!!!!***

#10

 Mystery Men

 The year was 1999.  No one had ever even imagined something like a Marvel Cinematic Universe completely revolutionizing cinema as we know it.  Superheros were typically relegated to comic books and Saturday morning cartoon shows.  "Mystery Men" was ahead of its time - a group of "lower tier" superheroes who band together to save the world from danger starring the likes of Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy and Hank Azaria should've been a hit, but instead it was a dud until it became a cult classic on home video.  Now, a sequel would easily be much more profitable in this superhero genre, telling a different sort of superhero story.

#9

 Constantine

 The 2000s started Hollywood's fascination with superheroes, but not until 2008's "Iron Man" did they really start to solidify as bonefide hits.  2005's "Constantine" starred Keanu Reeves as the titular anti-hero, based off DC Comics - a detective who has connections to the occult and hell that most others don't have access to.  The film didn't fare well, but today a sequel would be all but a guaranteed profit - especially during this Keanussance and Keanu's own continued desire to play the character again.  Plus they can make it a Justice League Dark film and bring in other characters like Zatanna and Madame Xanadu.

#8

 Mean Girls

 2005's "Mean Girls" is still a cultural phenomenon, as there's countless memes and parodies out there and everyone still knows the name Regina George.  A sequel could find the Plastics as parents who are dealing with their kids being bullies, and there's many different directions the film can go in with the advent of the Internet and the concept of cyberbullying - plus maybe a crossover with the "Bad Moms?"  Just a thought.

#7

The Goonies

There's many coming-of-age films that have been released, but "The Goonies" still holds that special feeling for those who grew up with our hapless heroes as they embarked on their own epic adventure.  Musings have been heard about a sequel for years, but nothing has been solidified, but we'd still love to see our lovable Goonies all grown up and teaching their kids to go on their own epic quests apart from cell phones and social media.

#6

 Hocus Pocus

 A staple every Halloween, "Hocus Pocus" has withstood nearly thirty years of existing and we still haven't gotten a sequel featuring our lovable Sanderson sisters, although Disney is in the process of finally making a sequel, but it'll only work of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimi return.  Seeing the Sandersons return and having to deal with the new electronic age would be hilarious, adding another great Halloween tradition for families.

#5

 Beetlejuice

 Michael Keaton and Tim Burton gave birth to everyone's lovable after-life ghoul Beetlejuice, a film and idea that was far ahead of its time and one that could carry over today easily (there was even a highly successful Saturday morning cartoon series as well).  Keaton says he's up for the role, but Burton is still on the fence about bringing Beetlejuice to the 21st Century, but it'd be hilarious and interesting to see how he interacts in today's world - and only if the film continues to develop their acclaimed effects naturally and not use CGI to create their dazzling creatures.

#4

 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

 Steven Spielberg's most beloved character ever is easily E.T., a film that blended coming-of-age drama with family adventure that's still praised decades later.  Spielberg had different ideas for a sequel, but they never panned out, but E.T.'s return now could be interesting - maybe he returns to reignite the youthful innocence in a now-grown-up Elliot?  Either way, if there's ever a sequel to be made, hopefully they rely on the classic effects like "Beetlejuice" and not on cheesy CGI effects.

#3

 District 9

 Neill Blomkamp's hybrid sci-fi apartheid film "District 9" worked on several levels and earned four Academy Awards, and yet it's been over ten years since its release.  The movie centered on aliens who have landed on Earth, but have been confined to living in a slum-like district in South Africa that mirrored real-life injustices of the poverty-striken lower class.  The film ended on somewhat of a cliffhanger that could easily be resolved in another film, and it's something that everyone wants to see.

#2

 Spaceballs

The spoof sub-genre is all but dead, but someone like Mel Brooks can easily revive it with a sequel to his "Star Wars" spoof film "Spaceballs."  With the resurgence of everything "Star Wars" since Disney acquired the franchise, there's no shortage of jokes and innuendos Brooks can use to make another successful parody - even "Family Guy" did three of them.  With big-name stars like John Candy and Joan Rivers already passed on, the idea needs to happen sooner rather than later, but we'd all love to see the continued adventures of Lone Starr, Princess Vespa and Dark Helmet.

#1

The Simpsons Movie

The other Matt Groening-created animated series "Futurama" is set in the year 3000, and in one episode there's a Comic-Con panel featuring the heads of the Simpsons creators (including Groening), and Bender asks them when there'll be another "Simpsons" movie.  Hopefully we don't have to wait that long, as television's longest-running animated series is long-due for another big-screen treatment.  Maybe the film will continue the adventures of Spider-Pig, which has gone unheard of since the first film in 2007?  Or, even more tongue-in-cheek, the film could focus on how "The Simpsons" have seemingly predicted the future on several occasions?