Critters 4 and space terror sequels
Most audiences like the follow-ups to horror films and eagerly await the next jump scare. What does place when monsters go into space? Five scary villains on a space trip. Others were successful, some weren't.The Leprechaun
The Leprechaun film series' last entry, Leprechaun 4: In Space, is a disappointment. Yes, it's set in space, but that's precisely what makes it so mind-numbingly fantastic. To put it another way, Leprechaun 4 serves as a shining example of how to take an absurd idea and convert it into something really unique. The movie is chock-full of realistic effects, imaginative killings, and Leprechaun lines that will have you rolling on the floor. Leprechaun 4: In Space is a must-see for fans of the Leprechaun franchise or horror films in general.
Pinhead
Hellraiser: Bloodline is a prequel and sequel. Story covers 1700s, 1990s, and 2200s. Let's be honest: I'm just here for Pinhead and the other Cenobites. Doug Bradley maintains a cold, menacing, demonic air when he performs. This is confusing, but who cares? Even if you've watched Hellraiser, Bloodline's Pinhead moments are disturbing. If you loved Clive Barker's Hellraiser, you should read this. Even without any logic, it's a fun ride.
Critters
When I heard that Critters 4 would take place in space, I was interested. I mean, how could they top the Critters movies that came before? But when I looked at the cast list, it didn't look good. Dourif, Brad? Angela Bassett? And a well-known actor from Denmark named Anders Hove? I couldn't figure out how this would work.
And my worst worries were realized while seeing Critters 4. The plot was poor, the characters were terrible, and the setting was a rip-off of other properties. From a fan's standpoint, what hurts the most is that the elements that made the prior installments distinctive and fun are either totally eliminated or absent. Critters 4 is a terrible disaster and a major letdown.
Dracula
Dracula 3000 (Jason Voorhees in space) is so terrible it's virtually unwatchable. I loathe Dracula 3000. Even though it's terrible throughout, the finale left me feeling unfulfilled. I thought "Dracula in Space" would be horrible yet good, but it was dreadful. The notion is amusing, but the acting and conversation are awful. Watch it if you want to feel unhappy all day.
Coolio, too. Coolio is the star. Is it true I said that?
Jason Voorhees
The most notorious sequel to a horror film where the bad guy travels to space is Jason X. The person, the myth, the legend is Jason Voorhees. The method through which he entered space is irrelevant. Nobody questions why he is in space. The fact that Jason is in space and prepared to cause mayhem is all that counts.
I think it's fun to watch Jason X for the Easter eggs and references to other Friday the 13th movies, as well as to see how he becomes Uber Jason.
While this movie isn't everyone's bag, it's a terrific viewing for horror movie enthusiasts who adore campy, cheesy, slasher pictures.