The Leprechaun
Leprechaun 4: In Space is a disappointment in the Leprechaun horror film franchise. Yes, it's set in space, but that's precisely what makes it so mind-numbingly fantastic. An excellent illustration of how an absurd concept may be elevated to something really "unique" is seen in Leprechaun 4. The movie is chock-full of realistic effects, imaginative killings, and Leprechaun lines that will have you rolling on the floor. It's a must-see for fans of the Leprechaun series or horror films in general, but it's not only for them.
Pinhead
Hellraiser: Bloodline is an intriguing continuation of the series that also acts as a precursor to the events that have come before. The narrative jumps between three distinct eras, beginning in the 1700s and ending in the 2200s. My anticipation for the fourth film in the series was not very high, and if we're being honest, I'm really just here for Pinhead and the other Cenobites. Seeing Doug Bradley live is always a treat because he never loses that chilly, menacing, and demonic air that he exudes throughout his shows. This is illogical and difficult to understand, but who cares about any of those things? Pinhead's moments in Bloodline are so horrific that you should see the movie even if you have watched everything else in the Hellraiser or any of the other works that Clive Barker has created, then you definitely need to check out this one. Even if there isn't a whole lot of logic to it, it's still a great fun ride all the same.
Critters
I was fascinated when I learned that Critters 4 will take place in outer space. I mean, how could they possible beat the previous Critters movies? But then I saw the cast list and it simply didn't seem promising. Brad Dourif? What about Angela Bassett? Also, did you know that Anders Hove is a well-known Danish actor? This was not going to work, in my opinion.
And my concerns were verified when I eventually watched Critters 4. While the plot and characters weren't very memorable, it was an obvious rip-off of other popular series placed in an unpleasant locale. What truly hurts from a fan standpoint is that the very features that made the prior entries distinctive and enjoyable are either entirely stripped away or simply not there at all. Critters 4 is a terrible mess and a major letdown.
Dracula
Dracula 3000 is one of the few bad horror movies that are so bad that they're almost impossible to watch. I hate Dracula 3000 and I love it. Even though it's terrible the whole time, the worst part is the ending, which was a total cop-out and left me feeling very unsatisfied. I thought "Dracula in Space" would be so bad that it would be funny, but it was so bad that it was awful. The idea is fun, but the acting is bad and the dialogue is so bad that it's almost impossible to watch. If you want to feel bad for the bad horror movie sequels rest of the day, you should watch it.
Also, Coolio. Coolio plays a role in it. Have I mentioned that already?
Jason Voorhees
It's hard to think of a horror movie sequel where the bad guy doesn't go to outer space like Jason X. This is Jason Voorhees, the real deal. How he got into space, it doesn't matter. No one is interested in why he is in orbit. Everything else doesn't matter as long as Jason is out there wreaking havoc.
In my view, Jason X is worth seeing for easter eggs and nods to past Friday the 13th movies, as well as his metamorphosis into Uber Jason.
While this film isn't for everyone, it's a must-see for horror lovers who like campy, cheesy slasher flicks.