LogFAQs > #984653013

2 is an amazing horror movie. Great kills, mostly engaging characters, a fun twist on the formula. Its a great time, and I can also think of very few horror movies that influenced people on as huge of a scale as the log truck kill in the highway pileup. Great movie, genuinely.

5 was a solid return to form for the franchise after the shit show that was 4. Some of the best kills in the series, a plot that actually takes itself (kinda) seriously, while also still being fun and silly at times, another fun twist on the formula, and also a weirdly awesome plot twist at the end.

1 hasnt aged quite as well overall in terms of kills and effects, but it did a great job of setting the tone and outline for the franchise. It had fun characters, and despite some cheesy moments is probably the one that takes itself the most seriously. Also had a pretty big impact on people being afraid to fly, especially in retrospect coming out right before 9/11.

3 is fun, but VERY goofy. MEW is the only genuinely likable character, everyone else is pretty obnoxious. Had some iconic kills and fun moments, but the climax especially is on the weaker side for me. The weird kinda outta nowhere revenge plot line from the emo kid, the show down at the 4th of July(?) festival, the mystery of who was the hidden person in the photo on the coaster just being some rando friend of MEWs sister just kind of a let down, which is a shame, the first 2 thirds of the movie are overall pretty fun.

The roller coaster accident also doesnt look all that great honestly. >_>

4 sucks ass. Least favorite by a long shot. Not a lot of memorable kills, the opening mass accident is kinda lame, the effects are lacking, the characters arent memorable, the plot doesnt even attempt to do anything even kinda fun with the formula its just a huge let down, and Im just thankful it didnt completely kill the franchise. 5 weirdly did tho which is crazy cause its a way better movie, but at least we finally have Bloodlines coming out soon.