5 Guilty Pleasure Movies That Need A Sequel

Everyone has a collection of films that don’t exactly appeal to the masses. You know, the guilty pleasure films that some would deride you for even owning, nonetheless liking.

That doesn’t mean you should like it any less though, and you’d be surprised to find that there are plenty of fans out there who like it as much as you do. They aren’t up there with A Beautiful Mind or Creed mind you, but not every movie needs to be cut from the same cloth as those classics.

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You can still enjoy something clearly on the B or C rungs, and depending on your bar even the D and E rungs. These films definitely have their flaws, but they also feature some fun and entertaining qualities that make them worthy of a sequel.

So without further ado, here are the five guilty pleasure films that need a sequel.

The Saint

Val Kilmer took a stab at the spy genre in 1998’s The Saint, and while it didn’t set the box office on fire, it did well enough that a franchise could have emerged. Based on the novels by Leslie Charteris, Simon Templar had an edgier vibe than James Bond’s at the time (before Daniel Craig), and focused more on disguises and espionage than over the top stunts, though it had those too.

The concept and character are still popular, and if given to the right actor this is a franchise that still has potential and offers something different from other Spy concepts.

You can find the official description below.

Based on the popular novels about that other suave, globe-trotting man of action, this genre picture from director Phillip Noyce mixed romance and character development with dangerous stunts, geopolitical intrigue, and a variety of elaborate disguises, resulting in an uneven stew of a spy thriller. Val Kilmer is Simon Templar, a classy, cunning master thief and “man of a thousand faces” who cribs his phony names from those of obscure saints and sells his illegal services to the highest bidder. Hired by an ambitious Russian politician (Rade Serbedzija) to steal the formula for cold fusion, Templar falls in love with Dr. Emma Russell (Elisabeth Shue), the frail Oxford scientist who has unlocked the secret of the process. Back in Moscow, the thief debates whether to betray his new love or the powerful madman who is paying him millions, until he discovers that his client is concealing oil reserves that could save his freezing people.

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Knight And Day

Tom Cruise has experienced immense success playing a spy in the Mission Impossible series, but Knight and Day is not cut from the same cloth.

Knight and Day starred Cruise alongside Cameron Diaz and was a more lighthearted affair than the Impossible movies. That said, that doesn’t mean it was bad, and while the film had its flaws it was still an entertaining ride, and the leads had some delightful comedic chemistry.

Cruise is still up for playing action-heavy roles, and pairing him up with Diaz for a second time without all the drama of his “Oprah couch jumping” days surrounding it could make for a much more successful second outing.

You can view the official description below.

“Big screen superstars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz come together in this fun, action-packed thrill-ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When a small-town girl named June (Diaz) meets a mysterious stranger (Cruise), she thinks she’s found the man of her dreams. But she soon discovers he’s a fugitive super-spy, who thrusts her into a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase that spans the globe. As the bullets and sparks fly, June must decide if her “”Knight”” in shining armor is a dangerous traitor or the love of her life.”

Eraser

During Schwarzenegger’s film heyday, there were few who could handle an action film like he could. Pairing him with Vanessa Williams turned out to be a stroke of genius, who played well off of Schwarzenegger rugged but charming U.S. Marshall persona.

There’s plenty of over the top action to be had as well, with crazy weapons that can see through walls and fire with the force of a rail gun. Combining it with today’s military technology could prove for some insane fight sequences, and they should definitely bring back Schwarzenegger and Williams to reprise their roles.

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Top-notch action sequences and exciting stunt work highlight this fast-moving thriller. John Kruger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a top agent in the U.S. Marshalls’ Witness Protection Program; it’s his job to “erase” the pasts of Federal witnesses under his watch and deal with anyone who tries to hurt them. Kruger’s latest assignment is to protect Lee Cullen (Vanessa Williams), who while working for a major weapons manufacturing firm discovered evidence that the company was selling new, high-tech weapons to intentional terrorists groups with the cooperation of a faction of enemy agents within the United States government. However, when Kruger discovers that the Witness Protection Program has a rat in the house — and that rat is his boss, U.S. Marshall Robert Deguerin (James Caan) — Kruger has to guard his own life while trying to protect Lee’s

Tango & Cash

There are few movies who feel like a perfect embodiment of their era more than Tango and Cash. The film’s laid-back action vibe fits the late 1980’s to a tee, but the chemistry of its two leads is what raises it above other films of its ilk.

Stars Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell had insane chemistry, playing off of each other’s quirks with humor and charm. Not only that but Sylvester Stallone’s character was refreshingly different from other roles he’s taken, even all these years later.

As Guardians Vol. 2 showed, Russell hasn’t lost a step either and seeing these two rekindle this dynamic duo would make for the perfect popcorn film.

You can find the official description below.

Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell star in this Hollywood buddy actioner about two competitive police officers in Los Angeles. Tango (Stallone) and Cash (Russell) are put on a case to topple Californian drug lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance). Working together reluctantly, as each considers himself to be the best at what he does, the self-involved detectives are framed by Perret and imprisoned. While there, they must work together in order to escape and clear themselves of any wrongdoing. Though there is much rivalry between the two cops, they succeed in escape and again go after the baddie, but this time with a more convincing and concerted effort.

I Frankenstein

I, Frankenstein looked to inject a big dose of the supernatural into the Frankenstein mythology, and while it didn’t hit a home-run at the box office, it actually managed to create a universe worth investing in.

The battle between the Gargoyles and Demons set a great backdrop for an action movie, and Aaron Eckhart managed to bring some believable intensity to the role. The film ends as Adam embraces his newfound role of protector, and could make for an interesting sequel if done for the right budget.

If you reign in some of the special effects and make it a little grittier, there could still be something worth salvaging.

You can view the official description below.

Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons rage in a battle for ultimate power, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race to discover the secret to his immortality. From the creators of the hit supernatural saga, UNDERWORLD, comes the action thriller I, FRANKENSTEIN, written for the screen and directed by Stuart Beattie based on the graphic novel “I, Frankenstein” by Kevin Grevioux, and brought to life by a cast that includes Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Yvonne Strahovski, Miranda Otto, Jai Courtney, Socratis Otto, Mahesh Jadu, Caitlin Stasey and Aden Young as Victor Frankenstein.