Kevin Maher
The Geekiest Pop Culture Experts In Pop Culture
For years, pop culture experts have been making lists of various character-types seen in movies and TV shows. But no one’s made a list of the top Pop Culture Experts in Pop Culture. Until now!
11. ‘The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting’ (2003) — Sequels You Probably Don’t Know
Someone must have been waiting for a sequel to the creepy thriller 'The Hitcher.' But they probably weren’t expecting to see Jake Busey follow in the footsteps of Rutger Hauer. Stephen King has cited 'The Hitcher' as one of his favorite horror movies...
10. ‘Road House’ (2006) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
This marks Jake Busey’s second time making a sequel to a film that starred talent from 'The Outsiders' -- instead of making trouble for C. Thomas Howell he’s making trouble for the Black Pelican roadhouse with drugs, guns and his signature big teeth...
9. ‘Tooth Fairy 2′ (2012) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
Who could possibly replace Duane Johnson as a loveable, bumbling tooth fairy? Why Larry the Cable Guy, of course! Who will replace Larry in a third entry? Probably Jake Busey.
8. ‘Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation’ (2008) — Sequels You Didn’t Know About
If you’re expecting to see Tom Hanks in this raunchy romp, abandon all hope. There’s not even an Adrian Zmed cameo! 'Bachelor Party 2' is a remake of the first movie, but it was released as a sequel. It’s like the 'Evil Dead 2' of sex comedies (without the deadites and severed hand)...
7. ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure’ (2003) — Sequels You Didn’t Know About
After stealing scenes in 'Vacation,' 'Christmas Vacation' and 'Vegas Vacation,' Randy Quaid gets his very own movie! Cousin Eddie and his family are sent to a remote island in the South Pacific for some hilarious hijinks with a wild boar...
6. ‘Repo Chick’ (2010) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
Director Alex Cox penned a sequel to his cult favorite 'Repo Man,' but when he couldn’t secure financing, Cox adapted it as a graphic novel titled 'Waldo’s Hawaiian Holiday.' Cut to four years later, Cox released 'Repo Chick', a micro-budget green-screen satire...
5. ‘The Road to Hell’ (2008) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
Walter Hill’s 'Streets of Fire' is an oddball “rock and roll fable” that combined retro-fashions, street fights and songs by Jim Steinman (best known for writing the epic Meat Loaf album 'Bat Out of Hell'). The obscure 1984 musical was followed by an even weirder “un-official” sequel in 'The Road to Hell,' a low-budget 'Sin City'-esque green-screen road trip with music by The Roxy Gunn project.
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4. ‘Creepshow III’ (2006) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
Hardcore horror fans dismiss this low-budget sequel, claiming it is not “canon.” Special Effects guru Tom Savini (who appears in the first two movies) claims 'Tales From the Darkside: The Movie' is the REAL 'Creepshow 3.'
3. ‘Speed Zone’ (1989) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
The first two 'Cannonball Run' films movies featured big names like Burt Reynolds, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Chan, Tony Danza, Terry Bradshaw and Peter Fonda. By the third film, the only returning actor was Jamie Farr (reprising his role of “The Sheik”) joined by comedic talents like The Smothers Brothers and the guy who played Max Headroom...
2. ‘Soldier’ (1998) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
While not an official sequel, Paul W.S. Anderson’s 'Soldier' exists in the same universe as 'Blade Runner,' and some fans consider it a sequel. Screenwriter David Peoples (who co-wrote the script for 'Blade Runner') refers to 'Soldier' as a "sidequel." And, hey, Gary Busey's in it! Where there's a lesser-known sequel, there will likely be a Busey.
1. ‘The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends’ (2007) — Sequels You Probably Didn’t Know About
How good is 'The Land Before Time'? So good they made 12 sequels. That’s 5 more sequels than 'Police Academy,' but 15 less than 'Godzilla.' There’s even talk of a 14th 'Land Before Time' movie, titled 'The Dawn of Mankind,' which could mean that it’s the end of the series and all the dinosaurs die...