The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel, we had a change of plans. The sequel we originally wanted to cover, McBride: Semper Fi, was only available in a grainy, nearly unwatchable version, so for our 420th episode, we pivoted to something much more appropriate: Cheech & Chong's Next Movie.And honestly? It may have been fate.The iconic comedy duo returns for a sequel that somehow manages to be even more ridiculous, meandering, and hilarious than the original. There's no real plot, no real destination, and somehow that's exactly the point.We dig into everything, including:🌿 Why Cheech & Chong perfected the "hangout movie" long before it became a thing🚐 The nonstop stream of sketches, side quests, and complete nonsense that somehow works😂 Chong's cousin Red and one of the greatest sequel character substitutions ever🎭 How Cheech and Chong's chemistry carries every scene, no matter how insane it gets🔥 The movie's place in comedy history and why it still has a devoted fanbase decades later🎬 The memorable cameos, weird encounters, and endlessly quotable moments😆 Why the lack of a traditional plot somehow makes the movie more entertaining💨 The perfect choice for Episode 420 and a reminder that sometimes movies just need to be funWhether you're a longtime fan or watching it for the first time, Cheech & Chong's Next Movie remains a unique piece of comedy history that could only have come from this legendary duo.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/cheechandchong🎬 Next Up: Actor Jim Klock 🎭We sit down with actor Jim Klock, who shared his incredible journey from police officer to actor and filmmaker. Jim talks about how working off-duty security at a movie theater helped fuel his passion for movies and ultimately changed the course of his life.We also discuss his new film Chum, out now, starring Jim alongside Alice Eve.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... and anyone who has ever gone out for one thing and somehow ended up on a completely different adventure. 🍩🌿🚐😂

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actress and acting teacher Alyson Croft, whose career began at a young age with a memorable role in the cult sci-fi franchise Trancers.From playing Baby McNulty in Trancers and returning in Trancers II, to dedicating her career to helping aspiring actors find their voice, Alyson shares an inspiring journey filled with creativity, passion, and a genuine love for the craft.We get into everything, including:⚡ Landing the role of Baby McNulty in Trancers and becoming part of a cult sci-fi classic🎬 Returning to the franchise in Trancers II and revisiting the character years later🎭 Growing up around acting and navigating the entertainment industry at a young age📚 Her transition from performer to acting teacher and mentor❤️ Why teaching actors has become one of the most rewarding parts of her career🎥 The lessons she shares with students about confidence, preparation, and storytelling🌟 The importance of creativity, imagination, and finding authenticity in a performance😂 Great behind-the-scenes stories from her acting journey and life in the artsAlyson brings warmth, insight, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting that makes this conversation a must-listen for movie fans, aspiring performers, and anyone who loves hearing about the craft behind the screen.🎥 Watch the full interview:👉 sequelsonly.com/alysoncroft🎬 More from Alyson Croft:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0188453/🎬 Next Up: McBride: Semper Fi ⚖️🇺🇸We’re reviewing the Hallmark mystery sequel starring John Larroquette, as attorney Mike McBride tackles another case filled with twists, turns, and made-for-TV mystery charm.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks time-traveling bounty hunters deserve more respect.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to Fort Lauderdale for Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise — the beach-party sequel that somehow doubles down on every weird, ridiculous, and wildly ’80s thing from the original.We’re also taking a moment to honor the recently passed Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, two unforgettable performers who helped make this franchise a cult classic.Trading college campuses for convention chaos and tropical insanity, Nerds II delivers musical numbers, bizarre pranks, and enough questionable decisions to fill an entire resort.We dig into everything, including:🤓 The nerds somehow becoming even bigger underdogs despite saving the day in the first movie🌴 The Fort Lauderdale setting and peak ’80s vacation sequel vibes🎭 Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb once again stealing scenes with pure comedic commitment😂 The increasingly absurd pranks, disguises, and sequel logic🎶 Random musical performances and montages that feel pulled from another dimension💥 Ogre somehow becoming one of the franchise’s most lovable characters😆 The movie balancing heartfelt nerd camaraderie with complete comedy chaos🎬 Why this sequel perfectly captures the anything-goes energy of ’80s comedy sequelsLike many sequels from this era, Nerds II is messy, bizarre, occasionally sweet, and absolutely impossible to forget.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/revengeofthenerds2🎬 Next Up: McBride: Semper Fi ⚖️🇺🇸We’re diving into the Hallmark mystery sequel starring John Larroquette — and for it, we chatted with actress and acting teacher Alyson Croft.Alyson shared stories about playing Baby McNulty in Trancers and reprising the role in Trancers II, her lifelong love of acting, and how she found her passion teaching the next generation of performers.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who secretly wanted to join Lambda Lambda Lambda.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel locks itself inside Escape Plan 2: Hades — the sequel that takes the grounded prison-break concept from the original and launches it into full sci-fi action insanity.With shifting prisons, digital mind games, endless betrayals, and a whole lot of punching, Escape Plan 2 somehow manages to be both wildly confusing and incredibly entertaining.We dig into everything, including:🔒 The massive tonal shift from the first movie into futuristic action sequel territory💥 Sylvester Stallone doing his best to anchor complete chaos🧠 The ridiculous “smart prison” concept and all the rules that seem to change every scene👊 Over-the-top fight sequences, martial arts battles, and nonstop action energy😆 Dialogue and plot twists that somehow become more confusing the longer the movie goes🔥 The prison itself becoming a full-blown video game level🎬 How this sequel leans fully into direct-to-video action madness🤯 Characters constantly betraying each other while nobody seems to know what’s happeningLike many sequels we love, Escape Plan 2 swings for the fences — delivering action, insanity, and enough sequel weirdness to keep us laughing the entire time.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/escapeplan2🎬 Next Up: Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise 🤓🌴We’re honoring the recently passed Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb by revisiting one of the wildest comedy sequels of the ’80s.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks futuristic prisons should probably have fewer flamethrowers.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with stuntman Vic Plajas, whose journey from teaching martial arts to working on major film and TV productions is packed with incredible stories, brutal stunt work, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood chaos.Before we tackle Escape Plan 2 next week, Vic shares what it really takes to survive in the stunt world — from taking hits on screen to working alongside action legends.We get into everything, including:🥋 How Vic went from teaching martial arts to becoming a stunt performer on Netflix’s Luke Cage💥 Breaking into Hollywood stunt work and learning the realities of the industry🎬 What it’s really like filming fight scenes, falls, deaths, and high-impact action sequences😂 Vic’s mom being a massive fan of Dwayne Johnson — and the surreal experience of watching her son die on screen🔥 His thoughts on the legendary debate: Steven Seagal vs. Jean-Claude Van Damme📺 Working in the modern streaming era and how action television has evolved👊 The discipline, training, and mindset required to succeed as a stunt performer🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories from sets, stunt teams, and action filmmaking chaosVic brings honesty, humor, and a true passion for action movies, making this a must-listen episode for martial arts fans, stunt junkies, and anyone curious about the people risking their bodies behind the scenes.🎥 Watch the full interview:👉 sequelsonly.com/vicplajasVic's IMDb : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6131438/🎬 Next Up: Escape Plan 2 🔒🔥We’re breaking down the prison-break sequel filled with futuristic prisons, action chaos, and sequel insanity.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still argues about who’d win in a Seagal vs. Van Damme fight.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads back into the jungle for Missing in Action 2: The Beginning — the prequel/sequel packed with prison camp explosions, one-man-army heroics, and peak Cannon Films energy.And yes… this was Jamie’s Hall Pass pick, so you already know we’re in for over-the-top ’80s action insanity.Serving as a prequel to the original, Missing in Action 2 doubles down on everything you’d want from a Chuck Norris action movie: impossible escapes, evil villains, endless explosions, and enough slow-motion stares to power an entire franchise.We dig into everything, including:💥 Chuck Norris somehow becoming even more unstoppable than the first movie🎖️ The brutal POW camp setting and classic revenge-driven action storytelling🔥 Cannon Films turning action movie excess up to maximum levels😆 The logic-defying action scenes that somehow make the movie even more entertaining🪖 Wild prison camp villains and pure ’80s military movie energy💣 Explosions, machine guns, and every action trope you could possibly want🎬 Why this sequel/prequel perfectly captures the charm of direct, no-nonsense action cinema🏕️ The survival sequences, escapes, and Chuck Norris moments that feel pulled straight from playground conversationsLike the best action sequels, Missing in Action 2 is loud, ridiculous, endlessly entertaining, and absolutely committed to the bit.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/mia2🎬 Next Up: Escape Plan 2 🔒🔥We’re joined by stuntman Vic Plajas, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from the world of stunts, action filmmaking, and working on explosive modern action movies.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks Chuck Norris actually needed backup.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel tackles Critters 3, the third entry in the cult creature-feature franchise — and yes, this is the one with a very young Leonardo DiCaprio.Trading the small-town setting for a rundown apartment building, Critters 3 goes full low-budget sequel mode with greedy landlords, weird tenants, and furry alien monsters causing total chaos.We dig into everything, including:🐛 Young Leonardo DiCaprio showing early star power in one of his first film roles🏢 Moving the franchise to an apartment building and how we wish we had more characters for the Critters to eat😂 The mix of horror, comedy, and pure sequel weirdness that only Critters can deliver💥 Homemade traps, hallway chases, and low-budget creature carnage🎭 A cast of bizarre tenants who feel pulled from a sitcom fever dream (two from Seinfeld)😆 Geoffrey Blake crushing it as "Frank the sleezy super"🎬 Where Critters 3 fits in the franchise and whether it’s secretly more fun than expected🔥 Why creature sequels from this era remain endlessly entertainingThis is exactly the kind of sequel we love covering — strange, scrappy, ridiculous, and somehow impossible to stop watching.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/critters3🎬 Next Up: Jamie is cashing in a hallpass and honoring the late-great Chuck Norris with "Missing in Action 2", which is free on Tubi.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who would absolutely lose a fight to one tiny Critter.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with veteran character actor Geoffrey Blake, whose career spans comedy classics, cult favorites, prestige TV, and one very famous early Leonardo DiCaprio sequel appearance in Critters 3.From scene-stealing supporting roles to unforgettable character work, Geoffrey has been part of some truly iconic projects — and he brought incredible stories, humor, and insight to this conversation.We get into everything, including:🎬 His role in Critters 3 and being part of the sequel that introduced a young Leonardo DiCaprio🕵️ Growing up with a father who worked as a spy — and how that shaped his worldview🎥 Getting real hair extensions for Men at Work and the commitment that role required (plus meeting his idol off set during filming)😂 Behind-the-scenes stories from comedy sets and working with bold, unique filmmakers📺 His long career across film and television, from cult classics to major network hits🎭 How character actors build memorable performances in limited screen time🎥 The realities of staying working in Hollywood over decades of change🔥 Funny stories, industry lessons, and a true love for the craftGeoffrey brings honesty, sharp wit, and decades of experience — making this a must-listen for movie lovers, aspiring actors, and anyone who appreciates the faces you always remember.🎥 Watch the full interview:👉 sequelsonly.com/geoffreyblake🎬 More from Geoffrey Blake:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0086553/🎬 Next Up: Critters 3 🐛🏢We’re reviewing the sequel that gave the world an early Leonardo DiCaprio role — and you can watch it FREE on Tubi.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still checks every apartment hallway for Critters.

RE-RELEASE After covering some seriously high body count movies (Samurai Cop 2, Sudden Impact, Death Wish 3), we’re switching things up with a sequel where the dead body is the MAIN CHARACTER — Weekend at Bernie’s II.Yes… Bernie is back. And somehow, things get even weirder.This week, we’re joined by returning guest Gina (from our Karate Kid Part III episode) to help us make sense of a sequel that throws logic out the window and replaces it with voodoo, island vibes, and pure chaos.We dig into everything, including:💀 The insane decision to double down on Bernie being dead… but now mobile🕺 The legendary “Bernie dance” and why it somehow carries the entire movie🪄 Voodoo magic, curses, and plot points that raise more questions than answers😆 Larry somehow becoming even more unhinged than the first movie🐐 Henchmen slowly turning into goats… because of course they do🏝️ The tropical setting that somehow makes everything feel even more ridiculous🤯 Plot holes on top of plot holes — and why it weirdly makes the movie more fun🎬 How this sequel leans fully into absurdity and becomes a true cult classicThis is sequel insanity at its finest — bigger swings, weirder choices, and a movie that somehow exists and demands to be discussed.🎥 Watch the full video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/weekendatbernies2📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com🎬 Next Up: Critters 3 🐛🏢We’re diving into the sequel that features an early role for Leonardo DiCaprio, and we’re joined by actor Geoffrey Blake to talk all about it.💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks Bernie had a better vacation than they ever will.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel takes on American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt, the third entry in the cult-favorite action franchise — and this one was a Doug hall pass pick, so you know it’s going to get wild.With a new lead, over-the-top villains, and peak late-’80s action energy, American Ninja 3 leans all the way into ridiculous fun, questionable logic, and nonstop martial arts mayhem.We dig into everything, including:🥷 The “ninja breakdown” — how the film uses (and abuses) ninja rules, weapons, and logic💥 The shift away from Michael Dudikoff and how the new lead stacks up🧪 The wild science plot involving mind control, experiments, and total chaos🎬 Classic ’80s action tropes turned up to 11😆 Moments that make zero sense but somehow make the movie even more entertaining🔥 Fight scenes, explosions, and the anything-goes energy of direct-to-video sequels🎭 The villains, their motivations (or lack of), and peak overacting moments🎥 Why this movie is the perfect “turn your brain off and enjoy” sequelThis is exactly the kind of sequel we love — messy, ridiculous, and somehow still incredibly fun to talk about.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/americanninja3🎬 Next Up: Weekend at Bernie’s II 🍹💀We’re re-releasing our episode on the sequel that brought Bernie back — featuring the late, great Steve James.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks they could survive ninja training.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel dives into Saw VI, one of the most socially charged and surprisingly deep entries in the franchise.Blending brutal traps with commentary on the healthcare system, Saw VI takes the series in a bold direction while continuing the legacy of Jigsaw and his disciples.We dig into everything, including:🪚 Why Saw VI stands out as one of the smartest and most focused sequels in the franchise💉 The healthcare/insurance storyline and how it adds real-world stakes to the horror🎯 The traps — creative, brutal, and some of the most memorable in the series🧠 Hoffman vs. Jigsaw’s legacy and the shifting power dynamics❤️ A deep dive into Jigsaw’s marriage and how it shapes his motivations and philosophy🔥 The film’s pacing, tension, and why it feels more grounded than other entries🎬 How this sequel builds on the mythology while still delivering classic Saw chaos😬 The moral choices, impossible decisions, and why they hit harder in this oneLike the best sequels, Saw VI doesn’t just raise the stakes — it adds layers, meaning, and some seriously uncomfortable questions.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/saw6🎬 Next Up: American Ninja 3 🥷🔥No interview this time — Doug used a hall pass to pick this one! It’s free on Tubi, so get ready for some classic martial arts sequel madness.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who always thinks they’d beat the trap.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actress Karen Cliche, whose career spans cult TV favorites, horror hits, and action-packed roles — including her unforgettable turn in Saw VI.Karen shares an incredible journey from growing up in a military family to stepping into the worlds of modeling and acting, carving out a unique path in the entertainment industry along the way.We get into everything, including:🎖️ Growing up as a military kid and how that shaped her perspective, work ethic, and accent📸 Her transition from modeling to acting and breaking into the industry📺 The cult TV shows she was part of and the lasting fan love they still receive🔪 Her role in Saw VI and being part of one of horror’s most iconic franchises🦃 Working on Thanksgiving and collaborating with horror mastermind Eli Roth🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from film sets, genre work, and evolving as an actress💬 Her approach to teaching self-tapes and improvKaren brings honesty, great stories, and a deep appreciation for the craft — making this a must-listen for horror fans, TV lovers, and anyone interested in the journey behind the screen.Karen's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166566/Karen's Coaching: https://www.karenclichecoaching.com/🎬 Next Up: Saw VI 🪚We’re diving into one of the most intense and socially charged entries in the franchise — breaking down traps, twists, and everything in between.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks they could survive a Jigsaw trap.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel dives into Detective Knight: Redemption, the second entry in the Bruce Willis-led action trilogy that blends Christmas chaos, prison breaks, and a surprisingly wild storyline.Part action thriller, part holiday crime movie, and fully packed with over-the-top moments, Detective Knight: Redemption swings big with its twists, characters, and nonstop “wait… what?” moments.We dig into everything, including:🚔 Bruce Willis returning as Detective James Knight and anchoring the film with classic tough-guy energy🎄 The strange but fun holiday setting that mixes Christmas spirit with criminal mayhem🔥 The film’s surprisingly epic villain in Ricky Conlin💥 Action sequences that feel both gritty and chaotic in true direct-to-video sequel fashion🕵️‍♂️ The layers of conspiracies, criminals, and shifting alliances throughout the movie🎭 Characters making big decisions that sometimes make perfect sense… and sometimes absolutely don’t🎬 How this film fits into the larger Detective Knight trilogy and the era of Bruce Willis action films🎥 The behind-the-scenes stories we learned from director Edward Drake about making the film and working in the modern indie action worldLike many sequels we cover, Detective Knight: Redemption delivers a mix of big swings, strange choices, and moments that make sequel fans pause, laugh, and rewind.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/dkr🎬 Next Up: Saw VI 🪚We’re diving into one of the most socially charged entries in the franchise — and we’re joined by actress Karen Cliche, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the film. Karen talked about her journey from modeling to acting to being in some epic projects. New Eli Roth film Ice Cream Man comes out this year, and Karen is in it (It's her 4th Eli Roth film)📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks Christmas action movies should involve way more explosions.

This week we’re joined by writer/director Edward Drake to talk about the making of Detective Knight: Redemption and his journey from Australia to directing feature films in Hollywood.Edward shares what it was like stepping behind the camera for an action franchise entry, navigating indie filmmaking realities, and collaborating with major talent — all while carving out his own voice as a storyteller.We get into everything, including:🎬 Directing Detective Knight: Redemption and building tension within a contained action thriller🎥 His path from Australia to directing music videos and breaking into feature filmmaking💥 Transitioning from indie horror roots to larger-scale action projects🎞️ Working with Bruce Willis across multiple films and what he learned from the experience📝 Wearing both the writer and director hat — balancing story with production realities🎬 His new documentary “The Ascent” is premiering at SXSW in March 2026👉 SXSW Profile: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/contributors/2246390🌍 The difference between narrative features and documentary storytelling🎯 Advice for aspiring filmmakers trying to make the leap from shorts/music videos to featuresEdward gives an honest look at modern indie filmmaking — the hustle, the pivots, and the lessons learned along the way.🎬 Learn more about Edward Drake:IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4864836/SXSW (“The Ascent”): https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/contributors/2246390📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 More episodes, interviews & sequel reviews: sequelsonly.com👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly sequel deep dives and interviews with the filmmakers who made them.And come back next week as we continue our sequel coverage with more action, more deep dives, and more behind-the-scenes stories.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel revisits Psycho IV: The Beginning, the made-for-TV prequel/sequel that dives back into the twisted psyche of Norman Bates — and we’re joined by horror sequel expert Chris Egan to help unpack it all.Serving as both an origin story and a continuation, Psycho IV explores Norman’s traumatic past while connecting directly to the legacy of one of horror’s most iconic characters.We dig into everything, including:🔪 How the film humanizes Norman Bates while still embracing his darkness📞 The late-night radio call-in framing device and why it works (and sometimes doesn’t)🧠 Henry Thomas portraying young Norman and expanding the character’s tragic origins🎭 Anthony Perkins’ return and the emotional weight he brings to the role🏚️ Mother, trauma, and the psychological themes that drive the story📺 Made-for-TV limitations vs. surprisingly strong storytelling choices👨‍⚕️ Susan’s dad from Seinfeld showing up as the doctor (and stealing scenes)🔥 CCH Pounder and Olivia Hussey absolutely crushing their roles❤️ The surprising number of women who fall for Normie🎬 Where Psycho IV fits within the franchise and whether it delivers a satisfying conclusionChris Egan brings deep sequel knowledge, horror passion, and sharp insights that make this conversation essential listening for franchise fans and horror completists alike.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/psycho4🎬 Next Up: Detective Knight: Redemption 🔥We also chatted with director Edward Drake, who shared his journey from Australia to directing music videos, moving into indie horror, and ultimately working with Bruce Willis across multiple films.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still hears Mother’s voice.

Next week, we are discussing Psycho IV: The Beginning, and this week we’re talking with the film’s director, horror legend Mick Garris.Before we break down Norman Bates’ origin story, we sit down with the man behind the camera to explore one of the most fascinating careers in genre filmmaking. From Amblin to Stephen King adaptations, from Star Wars to Spielberg, Mick’s Hollywood journey is packed with stories you truly can’t make up.We get into everything, including:🎬 His incredible journey from journalist to filmmaker and how persistence opened doors in Hollywood🏢 Working at Amblin and the moment he impressed Steven Spielberg🌌 His time working around the Star Wars universe — and operating R2-D2 on the Oscars red carpet🕺 Appearing in Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video and being part of a cultural phenomenon🧙 The surprising origins of Hocus Pocus and how the idea first came to life🐱 Mark Hamill’s unforgettable cameo in Sleepwalkers🔥 The realities of directing in Hollywood — studio pressures, creative battles, and protecting story🔪 Directing Psycho IV and honoring one of horror’s most legendary legacies🎥 One-line looks at the films that shaped his career: Sleepwalkers, The Stand, Critters 2, The Shining (miniseries), and moreMick brings humor, humility, and decades of firsthand Hollywood experience, making this a must-listen for horror fans, film lovers, and anyone fascinated by how movies actually get made.🎥 Watch the full, unedited interview:sequelsonly.com/mickgarris🎬 Your Homework:Rewatch Psycho IV: The Beginning — pay attention to how it reframes Norman’s story and adds psychological depth to one of cinema’s most iconic characters.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still hears violins every time they step into the shower.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel dives headfirst into the glossy, twist-obsessed world of Wild Things 2 — the direct-to-video sequel that tries very hard to out-sleaze, out-twist, and out-confuse the original.From soap-opera logic to sudden betrayals, Wild Things 2 is the kind of movie that makes you question everything… including whether the script was written in chronological order.We break down all the madness, including:🕵️‍♂️ The insurance agent who acts like he’s James Bond (and absolutely believes it)🔀 The nonstop twists — double-crosses, triple-crosses, and “wait, what?” reveals🤯 Scenes that completely fall apart once you know the ending💄 The early-2000s vibes, glossy aesthetics, and straight-to-DVD energy🐍 The impossible task of living up to the original Wild Things🎭 Performances that range from surprisingly solid to gloriously unhinged💰 Money, manipulation, and motivations that make less sense the longer you think about them✨ And plenty more ridiculous sequel chaos that only the Wild Things franchise could deliverWhether you love trashy thrillers or just enjoy watching movies that confidently make zero sense, this one is a blast to unpack.🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:sequelsonly.com/WildThings2🎭 Next Up: Psycho IV 🔪🧠And for it, we’re talking with legendary writer and director Mick Garris — the mind behind some of the most iconic horror and genre projects of the last few decades.We’ll be diving into Psycho IV, exploring Norman Bates’ legacy, Hitchcock’s shadow, and how this sequel/prequel tried to reinvent a horror classic.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks they can predict a Wild Things ending.

This week, we’re diving into the steamy, twist-filled sequel Wild Things 2 (now streaming on Tubi) — and for it, we’re joined by casting director Michael Testa, the man behind the scenes helping shape countless careers and characters in Hollywood.Casting directors rarely get the spotlight, but Michael’s stories prove just how much power, chaos, and instinct go into choosing the right actor for the right role.We get into everything, including:🎥 How Michael landed his very first gig thanks to an unexpected connection — his uncle, the Chief of Police📺 His early casting credits, from small projects to bigger opportunities like Roswell and A Deadly Adoption🌟 Casting Jennifer Lawrence on Cold Case before she became a global superstar🔥 Fighting to get James Franco cast early in his career — before Hollywood fully caught on🎭 What casting really looks like behind the scenes: pressure, politics, instincts, and gut feelingsMichael brings honesty, humor, and a rare insider perspective on Hollywood that you almost never hear - making this episode a must-listen for film fans, aspiring actors, and anyone obsessed with behind-the-scenes stories.🎥 Michael's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856443/🎬 Your Homework:Watch Wild Things 2 on Tubi — it’s packed with twists, ridiculous drama, and peak direct-to-video sequel energy. After hearing Michael’s stories, you’ll never look at casting the same way again.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks casting directors “just pick actors.”

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel takes on one of the greatest sequels ever made — Bride of Frankenstein — and we’re joined by a very special guest, Antonia Carlotta, whose family history is deeply connected to Universal and the classic monster era itself.Bride of Frankenstein isn’t just a sequel — it’s a landmark in film history. Bigger, stranger, funnier, and more emotional than the original, it helped define what sequels could be while cementing Universal Monsters as true pop culture icons.We dig into it all, including:⚡ Why Bride of Frankenstein is often considered superior to the original🧟‍♂️ The bold tonal shift — gothic horror mixed with humor, heart, and operatic drama🎭 Ernest Thesiger’s scene-stealing Dr. Pretorius and the movie’s razor-sharp wit🎥 James Whale’s fearless direction and how personal expression shaped the film🕯️ Stunning production design, iconic imagery, and moments that still hit nearly 90 years later📜 Antonia’s family legacy and personal connection to Universal Studios and classic Hollywood💬 How Bride helped define sequel storytelling, monster mythology, and cinematic ambitionAntonia brings incredible insight, passion, and historical perspective, making this a must-listen episode for classic horror fans, Universal Monster lovers, and anyone who appreciates cinema history done right.Antonia Carlotta Links:🌐 Website: https://antoniacarlotta.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniacarlotta🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/AntoniaCarlotta📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntoniaCarlotta🎬 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/antoniacarlottaThe next sequel we are covering is "Wild Things 2".. Somehow things get wilder... for it, we are chatting with Casting Director Michael Testa, who is a Jersey guy! Michael is a respected casting director known for his sharp eye for talent and his ability to assemble unforgettable ensembles across film and television. With a career built on connecting the right actors to the right roles, Testa has played a key behind-the-scenes role in bringing memorable characters to life, often helping launch or elevate performances that stick with audiences long after the credits roll. His credits include Roswell, Cold Case Files, Will Ferrell's "A Deadly Adoption", and more. Michael is also an accomplished writer with his latest film, "A Royal Montana Christmas." Great chat.Michael's IMDb : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856443/📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who believes sequels can’t be better than the original.

We’re kicking off the New Year with a BIG one — actor Keith Coogan joins The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel to start the year off right. And if that’s not enough, next week we’re covering one of the greatest sequels of all time… Bride of Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️⚡Keith is one of those actors whose work is burned into pop culture memory. From ‘80s classics to cult favorites, his career spans decades, genres, and some truly unforgettable performances.In this episode, we dive into:🎬 Growing up in Hollywood and navigating child stardom👶 His early career and legendary family lineage in entertainment🏠 Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and becoming part of an all-time cult classic🛹 Adventures in Babysitting, Disney films, and working during the golden era of family movies🎭 The transition from child actor to adult roles and staying creative in the industry🧠 Reflections on longevity, fandom, conventions, and embracing legacy roles✨ Stories, laughs, and insights you won’t hear anywhere elseKeith brings honesty, humor, and a deep love for the craft, making this a perfect way to kick off the year with a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and inspiring.🎥 Watch the full, unedited interviewreview:sequelsonly.com/KeithCoogan🔗 Keith’s Website:https://keithcooganonline.com/🎬 Your Homework:Revisit Adventures in Babysitting or Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead — they absolutely still hold up, and they hit even harder after hearing Keith’s stories.🎭 Next Up: Bride of Frankenstein ⚡🧟‍♀️One of the greatest sequels ever made. Universal monsters, gothic horror, and cinema history — we’re breaking it all down next week.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still says “I’m right on top of that, Rose.”

We did it. 400 episodes.This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel hits a massive milestone, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how — by looking back at 2025, handing out some extremely unofficial awards, and reflecting on the wild ride that got us here.From cult sequels and surprise gems to absolute disasters we’ll never forget, this episode is a full-on victory lap for a year packed with movie madness, incredible guests, and way too many bad decisions (on screen and off).We break it all down, including:🏆 Our completely unhinged 2025 Sequel Awards🎬 Best sequel surprises, biggest disappointments, and most “how did this get made?” moments🎙️ Favorite interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the year😂 Running jokes, arguments, hot takes, and moments we’re still recovering from🎉 What 400 episodes means to us — and how this podcast somehow keeps goingWhether you’ve been listening since episode one or you just jumped in somewhere around episode 237, this one’s a celebration of the listeners, the guests, and the sequels that brought us together.🎥 Watch the full episode:sequelsonly.com🎭 Next Up: Actor Keith Coogan 🎬From Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead to Adventures in Babysitting and beyond, Keith joins us for a deep dive into his career, growing up in Hollywood, and the stories you don’t hear anywhere else.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, exes… and anyone who can’t believe we’ve done this 400 times either.

This week, we’re celebrating the holidays the wrong way with Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 — the sequel that somehow became more famous than the original by recycling footage, unleashing unhinged line deliveries, and giving us one of the greatest moments in horror history.We break down all the madness, including:🧠 Jamie’s fatal mistake of watching Silent Night, Deadly Night right before this one (big mistake, huge)🗑️ Ricky’s completely unhinged line readings — including the immortal “Garbage Day!”🚪 Ricky seemingly teleporting around town like a low-budget slasher wizard🎥 The unbelievable amount of reused footage from the first movie🎄 Why this sequel accidentally became a cult classic despite (or because of) its chaos😱 The wild tonal shifts, nonsensical logic, and holiday slasher energy that make this unforgettable🔪 And so much more Christmas chaos you truly have to see to believe🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:sequelsonly.com/sndn2🎉 Next Week: Episode 400! 🎉We’re hitting a massive milestone as we celebrate 400 episodes of Sequels Only. We’ll be looking back at 2025, revisiting favorite movies, guests, moments, disasters, and everything that got us here.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still yells “Garbage Day!” every December without warning."

This week, we’re heading back underground with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — the sequel that resurrected the franchise, sent Burt Gummer to South Africa, and proved you can never have too many guns when fighting Graboids.We dig into everything that makes this late-entry sequel surprisingly fun (and occasionally baffling), including:💥 Burt Gummer officially becoming a full-blown action legend🤨 Jamie Kennedy’s arrival — and why Jamie… was not on board with this casting🎬 Shockingly solid practical effects and creature work for a modern sequel🦖 Heavy influences from films like Die Hard and Jurassic Park (sometimes all at once)🌍 Moving the franchise to South Africa and how it changes the vibe🔫 Bigger explosions, bigger monsters, and Burt doing Burt things🐛 And plenty more Tremors weirdness, callbacks, and franchise madness🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:sequelsonly.com/tremors5🎭 Next Up: Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 🎄🔪Just in time for Christmas, we’re covering the infamous slasher sequel that gave the world “Garbage Day!” — and yes, it’s streaming FREE on Tubi.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who believes Burt Gummer should legally be allowed to own every weapon on Earth.

Next week we’re heading into monster-hunting mayhem with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — but this week, we’re talking with one of South Africa’s busiest and most versatile actors: Brandon Auret!If you love action films, behind-the-scenes stories from international productions, or the grind of building a career across TV, movies, and producing, this episode is absolutely for you. Brandon’s career spans decades — from early soap opera fame to working with Hollywood heavyweights and launching his own production company.In this episode we talk about:🎬 Brandon’s childhood love of film and TV and how it shaped his path📺 His early career on South African soap operas — and what that fast-paced world taught him🔫 His roles in the Death Wish movies and stepping into grittier action territory🎥 Working with stars like Matt Damon and the lessons he took from big-budget sets🇿🇦 A deep dive into the South African film industry — its growth, challenges, and future🏢 The creation of his production company A Breed Apart Pictures and the stories he wants to tell🦴 His experience making Tremors 5: Bloodlines — on-set adventures, creature mayhem, filming in South Africa, and more🌟 Plus plenty of humor, passion, career wisdom, and filmmaking insight throughoutBrandon brings honesty, energy, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting and storytelling. Whether you know him from Tremors 5, District 9, Chappie, or dozens of other roles, you’re going to love this conversation.🎬 Your Homework:Watch Tremors 5: Bloodlines — creature upgrades, Burt Gummer madness, and Brandon delivering awesome action moments. We’re reviewing it next week, and it hits even better after hearing Brandon’s stories.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Website: https://sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, movie buffs, creature-feature fans… and anyone who’s ever dreamed of fighting Graboids in the South African wilderness.

This week, we’re diving into the explosive, ridiculous, joke-a-second world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — a sequel that proves parody films can be smart, sharp, and absolutely unhinged all at once.We break down everything that makes this one of the best spoof sequels ever made, including:🎭 The incredible acting range of the guy who seems to ONLY play Saddam Hussein — and absolutely nails it every time😂 Why this movie still hits so hard as a comedy, even decades later👀 The nonstop background jokes, prop gags, visual chaos, and blink-and-miss-it moments that make rewatches essential🔥 Charlie Sheen going full action-hero parody and crushing it🥋 The Rambo sendups, over-the-top kills, and perfectly timed absurdity🎯 And so much more ridiculousness from one of the funniest sequels ever made🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:sequelsonly.com/hotshotspartdeux🎭 Next Up: Tremors 5: Bloodlines 🐛🔥And for it, we’re talking with South African actor Brandon Auret — known for District 9, Chappie, Zulu, and tons of incredible work in film and TV.Brandon shared amazing stories about working in the South African film industry, action filmmaking, creature features, and more.🔗 Brandon’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1409827/📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, action-movie junkies… and anyone who’s ever dramatically fired a machine gun while yelling for no reason.

Next week we’re diving into the wild, over-the-top world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — but this week, we’re sitting down with an absolute icon of strength, grit, and ’90s TV greatness… Raye “Zap” Hollitt from American Gladiators!Whether you grew up glued to the Eliminator, love behind-the-scenes stories from peak ’90s action TV, or just want to hear an inspiring journey from small-town beginnings to national fame, this episode is for you. Raye was one of the ORIGINAL Gladiators, and her story is incredible.In this episode we talk about:💥 Raye’s path from Scranton, PA to bodybuilding stardom⚡ Becoming an OG American Gladiator and shaping the show’s early legacy📺 Behind-the-scenes stories from the arena — training, rivalries, fans, injuries & the real Gladiator grind🎞️ Her acting roles across TV and film throughout the ’80s and ’90s🔥 The challenges of being a pioneer in women’s strength athletics💫 How she’s reinvented herself and stayed connected to Gladiators fans decades laterRaye brings passion, honesty, humor, and a TON of amazing stories from the early days of American Gladiators — whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting her for the first time, you’re going to love this one.🎬 Your Homework:Watch Hot Shots! Part Deux — the sequel that pushes the parody genre to full insanity. We’re breaking it down next week, and it’s even funnier after hearing Raye’s stories.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Website: https://sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, gym buddies… and anyone who ever dreamed of hearing their name announced in the Gladiator arena.

This week, we’re stepping back into the sun-drenched world of Renegade for its two-part TV movie Fighting Cage — a wild ride packed with American Gladiators, killer guest stars, and some truly legendary ’90s hair choices.We dig into everything that makes this double episode a blast, including:💥 Multiple American Gladiators showing up and stealing scenes🔥 Former guest Marjean Holden and Kathleen Kinmont absolutely crushing it👊 The stacked lineup of tough-guy guest stars playing deliciously over-the-top villains🐴 Martin Kove’s glorious bad ponytail — and somehow looking the same age in flashbacks📺 Classic ’90s TV movie pacing, roundhouse kicks, and all the overdramatic fun you'd expect🚨 And plenty more Renegade chaos, action, and unintentional comedy gold🎥 Watch the full, unedited review: sequelsonly.com/Renegade🎭 Next Up: Hot Shots! Part Deux 🔥🎯We’re talking with American Gladiator Raye Hollitt (“Zap”), who shared her incredible journey from Scranton to the Gladiator arena, her acting roles over the years, training, fame, and so much more.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, exes, biker gangs, and anyone who’s ever rocked a questionable ponytail.

Next week we’re covering her Renegade TV movie Fighting Cage — but this week, we’re chatting with the unforgettable American Gladiator herself, Lori “Ice” Fetrick.”If you grew up on American Gladiators, love '90s action TV, or can’t get enough behind-the-scenes stories from the arena, this episode is absolutely for you. Lori became a fan favorite on Gladiators, and her career goes way beyond the Joust and Powerball.We get into everything, including:💥 Her rise on American Gladiators and what life was really like behind the scenes📺 Thoughts on the recent documentary and how it portrayed the show🎭 Her acting roles on Who’s the Boss, Ellen, Lois & Clark, and more🥋 How she landed the Renegade TV movie Fighting Cage💪 Training, injuries, fame, and the wild world of '90s action television🔥 Reinventing herself after Gladiators and connecting with fans decades laterLori brings honesty, humor, and amazing stories from both the arena and the acting world. Whether you’re a Gladiators superfan or discovering her for the first time, you’re going to love this one.Lori's Links:Podcast - https://www.chillinwithice.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lori.ice.fetrick/?hl=enIMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0275333/🎬 Your homework:Watch Fighting Cage — Lori kicks serious ass, and the behind-the-scenes stories hit even harder after hearing this conversation.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, gym buddies… and anyone who ever dreamed of running the Eliminator.

This week, we’re heading back to Elm Street for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — the sequel that cranked up the dream logic, the special effects, and Freddy’s sense of humor.We break down what makes this one such a fan favorite, including:🔥 The birth of Freddy’s iconic one-liners (and how they changed the franchise)🚫 Why no adults die — including that orderly who 100% deserved it⚔️ Our wish for a longer, more epic final fight with Freddy🧠 The mix of practical effects, surreal dream sequences, and ‘80s charm that still holds up💀 And plenty more Elm Street mayhem and movie madness🎥 Watch the full, unedited review: sequelsonly.com/nightmare3🎭 Next Up: Renegade: Fighting Cage 💪We’re chatting with Lori Fetrick — aka “Ice” from American Gladiators!Lori shared amazing stories about life in the Gladiator arena, appearing on Letterman, winning a bodybuilding competition (spoiler: she crushed it), and her journey into acting.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share with your friends, enemies, exes, and anyone who still has nightmares about Freddy’s glove.

Next week , we’re heading back to dreamland with Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — but this week, we’re talking with the legendary production designer and art director Mick Strawn.If you love ‘80s horror, practical effects, or behind-the-scenes movie chaos, this one’s for you. Mick’s been part of so many cult classics, from Runaway Train and Blade to his unforgettable work on A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 & 4.We cover it all, including:🎥 How he accidentally got the title of Art Director on Nightmare 3🔥 Designing dreamscapes and nightmares that terrified a generation🚂 Working on Runaway Train and what made that production so intense🧠 How collaboration and chaos fueled creativity on ‘80s film sets👻 His newest project, Solitude, now streaming on Tubi — a haunting story that blends isolation, suspense, and Mick’s signature visual styleMick’s got stories for days, insights on practical movie magic, and a ton of passion for keeping the art of set design alive.Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly/mickstrawnMick's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0833954/🎬 Your homework:Watch Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — the dream sequences, the Freddy makeup, and the insane sets will hit even harder after hearing Mick’s stories.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and that one guy who insists Freddy’s sweater was actually brown and black.

This week, we’re logging back into the Grid for Tron: Legacy — Disney’s big-budget sequel that’s equal parts visual feast and plot puzzle. With a soundtrack by Daft Punk, digital Jeff Bridges, and light cycles that make zero sense, this movie is definitely something to behold.We cover it all, including:💻 A story that feels like it was written by a malfunctioning AI💇 Olivia Wilde’s very 2010 haircut (and somehow, it’s part of the plot?)🎭 Michael Sheen channeling Mugatu energy like he’s in Zoolander: The Grid Edition🦸 Sam Flynn acting like a full-blown superhero instead of a confused arcade kid👾 Gorgeous visuals, confusing dialogue, and the best soundtrack to ever score nonsense⚡ And so much more digital chaos you’ll either love or question forever🎥 Watch the full, unedited review: sequelsonly.com/TronLegacy🎭 Next Up: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 🔥💤And for it, we’re talking with legendary Production Designer and Art Director Mick Strawn, who helped bring Freddy’s dreamscapes to life! We talked working for Cannon Films, Roger Corman, Blade, and more!Mick also has a brand-new movie on Tubi called Solitude — definitely check it out before the interview drops.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review & share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one guy who thinks The Grid is real because he owns a VR headset.

Next week we’re diving into the digital frontier with Tron: Legacy - but this week, we’re talking with the incredible actor Conrad Coates.You’ve seen Conrad in everything from Fargo (alongside Jon Hamm) to Star Trek: Discovery, Narcos, The Expanse, and more. Beyond his screen credits, he’s also shaping the next generation of talent through his Coates and Company Acting Studio.Conrad shared so many fascinating stories, including:⚡ What it was like working with Jon Hamm on Fargo🎸 Watching Wood Harris embody Jimi Hendrix in Hendrix🎬 His approach to teaching and mentoring actors at Coates and Company🌀 Behind-the-scenes reflections on projects like Tron: Legacy and other genre favorites✨ Insights from a career that balances acting, teaching, and creative exploration🔗 Conrad’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167626/🔗 Coates and Company Acting Studio:https://www.coatesandcompany.com/🎬 Your homework:Revisit Tron: Legacy — whether you loved the neon visuals, Daft Punk’s score, or the return of Jeff Bridges, it’s a sequel that still sparks debate and admiration.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one friend who still insists the original Tron had better effects.

This week, we’re braving the beaks and feathers in a sequel no one really asked for — The Birds II: Land’s End.It’s part family drama, part Hitchcock homage, and part “why are these seagulls so angry?” energy.We covered it all, including:🐦 Birds that seem more annoyed than terrifying (but hey, they try)🏡 A seaside town that somehow feels less safe than Bodega Bay📞 The original Birds star Tippi Hedren showing up… but not as her original character🎬 The director using a pseudonym because, well, let’s just say it’s not Hitchcock-level suspense✨ And plenty more sequel strangeness that flaps right off the rails🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/TheBirds2🎭 Next Sequel: Tron: Legacy ⚡For it, I chatted with actor Conrad Coates, who shared stories about stepping into the neon digital world, his journey through film and TV in Toronto, Sci-Fi roles, Fargo, teaching at his Coates Studio, and much more.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one guy who won’t stop feeding the seagulls at the beach.

This week, we’re sniffing out crime in the final chapter of the cop-and-canine saga — K-9: P.I. starring Jim Belushi.It’s part buddy cop movie, part midlife crisis, and part “wait… is that the same dog from the original?” energy.We covered it all, including:🍇 Jim Belushi proving that a true bachelor dinner is just a box of raisins🐕 The mystery of whether this really is the same dog from K-9 or just Hollywood trickery💔 The shocking absence of a love interest (seriously, none?!)🦹 A villain so terrible you’ll wonder if they wandered in from a straight-to-DVD spy spoof✨ And plenty more sequel oddities you didn’t know you needed in your life🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/K9PI🎭 Next Sequel: The Birds II 🐦Jamie’s cashing in his Hall Pass for this one, so brace yourself for Hitchcock's Legacy....📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that neighbor who starts mowing before 8 AM, it's like "Come on, buddy!"

Next week, we are sniffing out crime with K-9 PI, but this week we are talking with actor Matthew Bennett.You may recognize Matthew from Battlestar Galactica, Just One of the Girls (with Corey Haim), and K-9 PI. Today, he balances his acting career with a passion for photography — but he’s still booking new roles, most recently on Law & Order Toronto.Matthew shared so many great stories, including:Working alongside Corey Haim on Just One of the GirlsThe role that literally got him an air conditionerHis time on K-9 PI and stepping into sequels with a loyal four-legged co-starHis ongoing photography career and creative projectsReflections on acting across TV and film, from cult favorites to mainstream hits🎥 Watch the full, unedited video interview: sequelsonly.com/MatthewBennett🔗 Matthew’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0071922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_matthew%2520bennet🔗 Matthew’s Photography:https://matthewbennettphotography.com/🎬 Your homework:Watch K-9 PI — it’s a classic family/action sequel that proves crime-solving really is a dog’s best friend. 4 Bucks wherever you rent online📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one uncle who still argues that Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie.

This week, we’re diving into a wild and often-forgotten sequel — The NeverEnding Story III.Yes, it’s the one with Jack Black, Barky the tree, and enough shopping montages to qualify as a 90s time capsule. And while this one didn’t hit U.S. theaters, it’s a ride that has to be seen to be believed (and you can still watch it free on YouTube 👀).We covered it all, including:🌳 Barky stealing every scene as everyone’s favorite wooden sidekick🎭 Jack Black absolutely crushing it as the over-the-top villain🪄 The jaw-dropping Jim Henson puppetry that still holds up today🛍️ Shopping montages galore (because why not?)✨ And plenty more sequel weirdness you won’t believe until you see it🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/TNES3🎭 Next Sequel: K-9 PI 🐾And for it, we’re talking with actor and photographer Matthew Bennett!Matthew shared stories about his journey into acting, working with Corey Haim on Just One of the Girls, his time on Battlestar Galactica, his love of photography, and so much more.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one person who insists NeverEnding Story II is the best (we still love you, but come on).

Next week, we’re heading back to Fantasia (and a little ‘90s nostalgia) with The NeverEnding Story III — and for it, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with actress Melody Kay.You may know Melody from Camp Nowhere or The NeverEnding Story III, but after an early rise in Hollywood, she stepped away from acting to raise her family. Now she’s back and starring in the new film Round the Decay.Melody opened up about:How she landed her breakout roles in the ‘90sBehind-the-scenes chaos and fun from Camp Nowhere and The NeverEnding Story IIIWhat it was like to work internationally at such a young ageWhy she decided to step away from Hollywood and what brought her backHer experience returning to set for Round the DecayAnd plenty of personal stories that fans will love🔗 Melody’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443139/🔗 Melody’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodykay44/?hl=en🔗 Round the Decay’s IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28104012/🎬 Your homework:Watch The NeverEnding Story III — it’s free on YouTube, and yes… it’s a wild ride worth taking.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that grocery store clerk who bags your bread under the milk and then blames gravity.

🎭 This Week’s Sequel: The Muppets’ Wizard of OzIt’s our first-ever Muppet sequel, and what a wild ride it is! This week, we're diving into The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz — the film that gave the world the gift of Pepe the King Prawn, and for that alone, we are thankful. 🦐We break down all the felt-covered chaos, including:🎤 Miss Piggy’s absolutely wild rock ballad👠 The surprisingly adult humor (seriously, this one’s spicy for a Muppet movie)🐶 The mysterious absence of Rowlf🌀 And the insane twist ending: Wait... this actually happened?!📺 Watch the full unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/MuppetsOz🐉 Next Up: The NeverEnding Story IIIYep — it exists. Nope — it never got a U.S. release. But good news: it’s free on YouTube and totally worth your time (even if just for the bonkers story and 90s vibes).To go with it, we had the pleasure of chatting with the film’s star — Melody Kay (Camp Nowhere, anyone?). Melody talked about her early rise in Hollywood, stepping away from acting, and what inspired her to recently jump back in.🎙️ It’s a fun, heartfelt interview with someone who lived that 90s kid actor experience.📢 Follow us @sequelsonly on all social platforms💻 Full interviews + episodes at sequelsonly.com💬 Rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, exes… and even that supermarket clerk who bags your bread under the milk — because they clearly need some joy in their life.

Next week, we’re diving into a magical (and felt-filled) sequel — The Muppets' Wizard of Oz — and for it, I chatted with Costume Designer Katie Irish.Katie took us through her inspiring journey from Memphis to the University of Tulsa to NYU, all the way to working on major projects like The Americans and The Muppets. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at:The process of turning a script into wearable storytellingHow costume departments prep for stunts before anyone even yells “action”What it’s like to design for puppets and peopleHer experience working on the infamous Movie 43And so much more Muppet madness and industry insight🎥 Watch the full, unedited video interview: sequelsonly.com/KatieIrish🔗 Katie’s IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm2609299🎬 Your homework:Watch The Muppets' Wizard of Oz — it’ll run you about $4 to rent, but it’s worth every fuzzy musical moment.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... and yes, even that grocery store clerk who always smashes your bread.

This week, I cashed in a Hall Pass and picked a sequel that’s part slasher, part tropical fever dream — "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer." With a new entry in the franchise on the horizon, there’s no better time to revisit the wild ride that is winning a mysterious trip to an abandoned island resort during hurricane season.To help unravel this Rube Goldberg chain of Hook Man chaos, we brought back our horror sequel expert Chris Egan. We cover everything from:Why you maybe should tell your family before skipping townThat weird dummy in the roadJeffrey Combs crushing it as the creepiest hotel manager everThe world’s worst resort staffAnd of course... Jack Black in dreadlocks (yikes)🎥 Watch the unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/IStillKnow🎭 Next Up: Our First Muppet Sequel!Next, we’re diving into felt and fantasy with The Muppets’ “Wizard of Oz.” For this one, we had the pleasure of interviewing our first-ever costumer, Katie Irish! She shared her incredible journey from Tennessee stages to Broadway and eventually into TV and film.We discussed:Designing costumes for Kermit & crewHer big break on The AmericansVisiting the legendary Muppet headquartersAnd tons of behind-the-scenes gems📢 Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly💻 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... and even that supermarket clerk who always bags bread under the milk.

This week, we are discussing a sequel that isn't a sequel on the surface but it actually is, "Transylmania". This one has a few of the characters from Dorm Daze 1/2 and delivered like those movies do. We talked about the odd rules of the music box, pausing by mistake or maybe not on a particular scene, Jennifer Lyons crushing it, Musetta kicks butt, and a ton more. I have a "hunch" you will enjoy this one.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/TransylmaniaI used a Hall Pass to bring back our horror sequel expert Chirs Egan to review "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" jsut in time for the new one! It's 4 bucks to rent. It has Brandy AND Jack Black.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.comReview, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we’ll be discussing is Transylmania. For it, I chatted with actress Musetta Vander, whose other sequels we’ve already covered — Oblivion 2 and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.Musetta shared her unique journey from South Africa to Hollywood, which began with her early work as a dancer in music videos, including one for Tina Turner. From there, she went on to appear in Murder, She Wrote, and continued booking multiple projects every year.She had some great stories about growing up in South Africa, filming Oblivion, working on Wild Wild West, meeting Mike Ditka, and so much more.🎥 Watch the unedited video interview:sequelsonly.com/MusettaVander🔗 Musetta’s IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0888727/📸 Musetta’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/musettavander/?hl=en🎬 Your homework: Watch Transylmania. It'll cost you about $4 to rent, but it should be worth it. Dorm Daze 1 and 2 are fun as well.👉 Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly🌐 Website: sequelsonly.comAnd don’t forget to review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... even that annoying supermarket clerk.

This week, we are discussing a sequel that gave us some pretty insane frog inspired songs, "Return to Frogtown". This one really got under Jamie's skin and we had a bad movie sequel expert Nick join us as well to break down everything this one threw at us. We talked the terrible flying, the lack of fight scenes, a twist that Doug thought happened but didn't, a half frog/half woman, and a ton more. We will never see a sequel like this again but we did discuss who could star in a present day remake. This one will make your "meaner and greener" for sure.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/frogtown2The next sequel up is "Transylmania" which is a sequel to the Dorm Daze flicks... sorta, it has a few of the same character names but we will take it talk with the amazing Musetta Vander. Musetta talked about her journey from South Africa to Hollywood that included a Tina Turner music video, a Murder She Wrote, Mortal Kombat 2, Wild Wild West, and so much more. Musetta was an absolute blast.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.comReview, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we will discuss is "Return to Frogtown". For it, I chatted with THE Rhonda Shear who had a small role in the sequel. Rhonda has a ton of great tv and film credits but we also discussed her time as a politician, stand up comedy, USA Up All Night, working with WWF, her clothing line, and a ton more. Rhonda also announced she is rebooting Up All Night on her youtube channel (see link below). Great chat with someone who truly fueled my love of sequels and all movies.Watch the unedited video interview at sequelsonly.com/RhondaShearRhonda's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005418/Rhonda's Website rhondashear.comRhonda's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3bR_qy4sJt2odIqUd30rwYour homework is watching "Return to Frogtown" free on Youtube.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week, we are discussing the sequel that gave us the best horror slasher ever with Friday the 13th Part 2. Without this sequel, we wouldn't have seen Jason in Times Square. In Part 2, we discussed some cool behind-the-scenes stories, how did he find Alice AND transported the body, the drunk somehow surviving, Muffin and Paul, and a ton more.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/f13part2The next sequel up is "Frogtown II," and for it, I chatted with someone who is the reason I love reasons, Rhonda Shear. Rhonda hosted USA Up All Night, did stand-up, modeled, politics, clothing designer and entrepreneur, actress, and just an overall amazing human being. We discussed a ton but I love hearing about her time cross-promoting with WWF. Amazing chatFollow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.comReview, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we will discuss is "Friday the 13th Part 2". For it, I chatted with the Actor Russell Todd, who was the 1st machete victim of Jason Voorhees. Russell talked about his journey from outside Albany, where he grew up thinking he'd be a director, but that quickly changed when someone said he had that look. We discussed an epic audition story that led to his SAG card, his appearance in Friday the 13th Part 2, attending SNL After Parties in the early days, starting his agency for steadicam operators, and his recent return to acting.Watch the unedited video interview at sequelsonly.com/RussellToddRussell's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0865273/?ref_=mv_descYour homework is watching "Friday the 13th Part 2".Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week, we are discussing a listener request with "The Rage: Carrie 2", a sequel I remembered really enjoying as a 13-year-old and still do. We discussed the connection to the original, why the Chess team is never the villains, the parts of the movie borrowed from other '90s flicks, the epic end scene, Rachel's power rules, and more. This was a fun one to discuss, for sure.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/carrie2The next sequel up is "Friday the 13th Part II," and for it, I chatted with Actor Russell Todd, who was a victim of Baghead Jason. Russell has the distinction of being the 1st machete kill by Jason. We talked about Russell's journey that started with directing as a kid, his journey to the 1st credit, Friday the 13th, Chopping Mall, being an agent for Steadicam operators, and a ton more. Great chat.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.comReview, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are discussing "Inspector Gadget 2". This one had us discussing the origin of Inspector Gadget, how Penny ended up living with her uncle, the odd gadgets he had, and so much more. So much fun talking about this one, no matter how silly it was.Next week is a listener request, and we are talking "Rage: Carrie 2" which is on Tubi!Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we will discuss is "Inspector Gadget 2". For it, I chatted with the Director Alex Zamm. Alex talked about his journey up outside Woodstock, NY to Hollywood that involved winning free movie tickets for a year to a local theater after winning a contest, cartooning and going up to Mad Magazine, then some stage, then he starting doing interviews for 6 years, and then started working on movies with a friend which drove him to filmmaking.  We talked about getting something he made noticed by Monty Python, having Scorsese as his teacher, Sundance, Upright Citizens Brigade, writing on Green Lantern in the early 90s, Woody Woodpecker, Larry the Cable Guy, approach to directing sequels, and more. This is a fun one. Enjoy.Watch the unedited video interview at sequelsonly.com/AlexZammAlex's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005618/Your homework is watching "Inspector Gadget 2" on Disney+.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are discussing "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps", which is a sequel I remembered me a lot than it was. This one had us discussing how the DNA change happens, too much drama and not enough laughs, an Obi-Wan reference, the rules of being part dog, why Denise is putting up with the Klumps, leaving uncorked potions around, and more.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/theklumpsThe next sequel up is "Inspector Gadget II" and for it, I chatted with the director Alex Zamm. Alex talked about his journey from Woodstock, NY to Hollywood to becoming a king of family sequels. We talked about my daughter's love for Woody Woodpecker, almost having Eddie as Hong Kong Fooey, and a ton more Great chat.Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly, and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!