The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to New Orleans for Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh , the sequel that expands the mythology of one of horror's most iconic urban legends. Trading Chicago's Cabrini-Green for Mardi Gras and Southern Gothic vibes, Candyman 2 dives deeper into Daniel Robitaille's tragic past, family lineage, and the curse that continues to haunt generation...

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with veteran actor Randy Oglesby, whose career spans decades of memorable roles across film and television. Before we dive into Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh next week, Randy shares stories from an incredible career that's taken him from cult horror to prestige television—and now into the Marvel universe. Whether you've seen him in G...

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads back to the most cursed corner of found-footage horror with Hell House LLC: Lineage, the latest chapter in the franchise that refuses to let the Abaddon Hotel die. Expanding the mythology while delivering plenty of creepy moments, Lineage attempts to connect the past, present, and future of the Hell House universe — and gives fans plenty to debate...

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker Jim Klock . Before we dive into Hell House LLC: Lineage , Jim shares his incredible journey from a career in law enforcement to building a successful life in the entertainment industry. Jim's path to Hollywood wasn't conventional, but it's proof that passion, perseverance, and a little he...

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 someho...

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, pass...

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 classi...

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 int...

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 work...

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 dow...

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 everythin...

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,...

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 sequ...

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....

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 mo...

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...

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...

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 storytell...

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 m...

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 pack...

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....

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 t...

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...

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,...

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...