Sure, plenty of horror franchises have never topped their first instalment - Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Psycho, Candyman, Insidious, Saw, the list goes on. Having said this, a horror franchise that peaks later on really isn't as rare as it sounds. These following ten franchises are all great examples of this.

With franchise reboots, legacyquels, and new IP (‘Sinners,’ anyone?) on the horizon, we’re more than ready for another explosive year in the genre.