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 an intriguing series continuation that also acts as a prequel. The plot takes place throughout three time periods: the 1700s, the 1990s, and the 2200s. My hopes for the fourth part in the series were low, and to be honest, I'm just here for Pinhead and the other Cenobites. Doug Bradley's performances are always enjoyable because he retains that chilly, menacing, and demonic atmosphere. This makes no logic and is tough to comprehend, but who cares about any of that? Even if you've watched Hellraiser, you should see Bloodline only for Pinhead's scenes since they're so horrific. If you like Hellraiser or any of Clive Barker's previous works, you should definitely check out this one. Even though there isn't much logic to it, it's a tremendously fun ride.
Critters
I must confess that I was curious when I learned that Critters 4 would take place in space. How, after all, could they beat the previous Critters films? The cast list, though, made it seem less promising when I looked at it later. Darren Dourif? Does Angela Bassett? Anders Hove, a well-known actor from Denmark? Simply put, I couldn't see how this could possibly work.
And when I finally saw Critters 4, my fears were proven right. It had a bad plot, bad characters, and was just a copy of other franchises set in a bad place. From a fan's point of view, what hurts the most is that the things that made the previous games interesting and unique are either gone or not there at all. Critters 4 is a huge disappointment and a total mess.
Dracula
One of the very few awful horror films that is so horrible it's almost unwatchable is Dracula 3000. I adore detesting Dracula 3000. Even though it's terrible the whole time, my primary complaint is that the finale was a complete cop-out and left me feeling absolutely disappointed. "Dracula in Space" wasn't as horrible as I had imagined it would be; rather, it was dreadful. The concept is interesting, but the performance is poor, and the conversation is intolerably annoying. If you want to have a bad day, I suggest viewing it.
Also, Coolio. It features Coolio. Have I mentioned this?
Jason Voorhees
The most notorious horror movie sequel to take place in space is called "Jason X." Jason Voorhees is the real-life embodiment of the horror movie myth and legend. It doesn't matter how he got into space, but he did. Nobody really cares about the reason why he's in space. The only thing that counts is that Jason is out in space and ready to cause mayhem.
I think Jason X is entertaining to watch for the transformation of Jason into Uber Jason as well as the Easter eggs and throwbacks to prior Friday the 13th flicks.
While not everyone will like this film, horror movie aficionados who enjoy gory, cheesy slasher movies should definitely check it out.