The Leprechaun
Leprechaun 4: In Space is the fourth entry in the Leprechaun horror film series. Yes, it is set in space, but that is precisely what makes it so brilliant. Leprechaun 4 is a fantastic illustration of how to transform a completely absurd idea into something "unique." The film is loaded with realistic effects, inventive deaths, and hilarious Leprechaun quips that will have you rolling on the floor. If you are a fan of the Leprechaun series or horror films in general, you must watch Leprechaun 4: In Space.
Pinhead
Hellraiser: Bloodline is a great addition to the series, and it also tells the story of what happened before the first book. The story takes place in the 1700s, in the 1990s, and in the 2200s. I didn't have very high hopes for the fourth movie in the series, and let's be honest: I'm mostly here for Pinhead and the other Cenobites. Doug Bradley is always fun to watch perform because he keeps up that icy, dark, and demonic vibe. This doesn't make sense and is hard to understand, but who cares about any of that? Even if you've seen everything in Hellraiser, you should watch Bloodline just for the scary parts with Pinhead. If you liked Hellraiser or any of Clive Barker's other books, you should definitely read this one. Even though there isn't a lot of logic to it, it's still a really fun trip.
Critters
I have to confess that I was fascinated when I heard that Critters 4 would be set in space. How could they possible outdo the previous Critters films? But then I saw the cast list, and it didn't seem good. Dourif, Brad? What about Angela Bassett? Anders Hove, a well-known Danish actor? I simply didn't see how this could work.
And my concerns were verified when I eventually watched Critters 4. While the plot and characters weren't very memorable, it was an obvious rip-off of other popular series placed in an unpleasant locale. What truly hurts from a fan standpoint is that the very features that made the prior entries distinctive and enjoyable are either entirely stripped away or simply not there at all. Critters 4 is a terrible mess and a major letdown.
Dracula
Dracula 3000 is one of those rare awful horror movies that's so horrible it's virtually unwatchable. Dracula 3000 is one of my favorite movies to despise. Even though it's horrible during its whole run time my primary problem is that the conclusion was a blatant cop-out leaving me absolutely unhappy . I had thought "Dracula in Space" would be so horrible it's fantastic, but instead it was so bad it was dreadful. The notion is entertaining, but the acting is awful, and the conversation is extremely unpleasant. I suggest seeing it if you want to feel unhappy the rest of the day.
Also, Coolio. It stars Coolio. Did I mention that?
Jason Voorhees
It's hard to think of a horror movie sequel where the bad guy doesn't go to outer space like Jason X. This is Jason Voorhees, the real deal. How he got into space, it doesn't matter. No one is interested in why he is in orbit. Everything else doesn't matter as long as Jason is out there wreaking havoc.
In my view, Jason X is worth seeing for easter eggs and nods to past Friday the 13th movies, as well as his metamorphosis into Uber Jason.
While this movie isn't everyone's bag, it's a terrific viewing for horror movie enthusiasts who adore campy, cheesy, slasher pictures.