The Dark Sequels
By Eric SchneiderA veritable rite of passage—once a sci-fi/fantasy/adventure movie proves itself franchise-worthy, the dark, moody sequel is as inevitable as nightfall. Not surprisingly, most of these films are the second in a series, and all of them feature heroes and villains with some serious issues.
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 The Dark KnightChristopher NolanA cinematic work of brooding big-scale beauty. >> |
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersPeter Jackson |
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 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes BackIrvin KershnerStar Wars at its most soulful and suspenseful. >> |
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 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanAlfonso Cuarón |
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 The Bourne SupremacyPaul Greengrass |
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 X2: X-Men UnitedBryan Singer |
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 Superman IIRichard Lester |
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 Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomSteven Spielberg |
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 Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanNicholas Meyer |
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 Blade IIGuillermo del Toro |
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