This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel dives headfirst into the glossy, twist-obsessed world of Wild Things 2 — the direct-to-video sequel that tries very hard to out-sleaze, out-twist, and out-confuse the original.

From soap-opera logic to sudden betrayals, Wild Things 2 is the kind of movie that makes you question everything… including whether the script was written in chronological order.

We break down all the madness, including:
🕵️‍♂️ The insurance agent who acts like he’s James Bond (and absolutely believes it)
🔀 The nonstop twists — double-crosses, triple-crosses, and “wait, what?” reveals
🤯 Scenes that completely fall apart once you know the ending
💄 The early-2000s vibes, glossy aesthetics, and straight-to-DVD energy
🐍 The impossible task of living up to the original Wild Things
🎭 Performances that range from surprisingly solid to gloriously unhinged
💰 Money, manipulation, and motivations that make less sense the longer you think about them
✨ And plenty more ridiculous sequel chaos that only the Wild Things franchise could deliver

Whether you love trashy thrillers or just enjoy watching movies that confidently make zero sense, this one is a blast to unpack.

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/WildThings2

🎭 Next Up: Psycho IV 🔪🧠
And for it, we’re talking with legendary writer and director Mick Garris — the mind behind some of the most iconic horror and genre projects of the last few decades.
We’ll be diving into Psycho IV, exploring Norman Bates’ legacy, Hitchcock’s shadow, and how this sequel/prequel tried to reinvent a horror classic.

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This week, we’re diving into the steamy, twist-filled sequel Wild Things 2 (now streaming on Tubi) — and for it, we’re joined by casting director Michael Testa, the man behind the scenes helping shape countless careers and characters in Hollywood.

Casting directors rarely get the spotlight, but Michael’s stories prove just how much power, chaos, and instinct go into choosing the right actor for the right role.

We get into everything, including:
🎥 How Michael landed his very first gig thanks to an unexpected connection — his uncle, the Chief of Police
📺 His early casting credits, from small projects to bigger opportunities like Roswell and A Deadly Adoption

🌟 Casting Jennifer Lawrence on Cold Case before she became a global superstar
🔥 Fighting to get James Franco cast early in his career — before Hollywood fully caught on
🎭 What casting really looks like behind the scenes: pressure, politics, instincts, and gut feelings

Michael brings honesty, humor, and a rare insider perspective on Hollywood that you almost never hear - making this episode a must-listen for film fans, aspiring actors, and anyone obsessed with behind-the-scenes stories.

🎥 Michael's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856443/

🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Wild Things 2 on Tubi — it’s packed with twists, ridiculous drama, and peak direct-to-video sequel energy. After hearing Michael’s stories, you’ll never look at casting the same way again.

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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel takes on one of the greatest sequels ever made — Bride of Frankenstein — and we’re joined by a very special guest, Antonia Carlotta, whose family history is deeply connected to Universal and the classic monster era itself.

Bride of Frankenstein isn’t just a sequel — it’s a landmark in film history. Bigger, stranger, funnier, and more emotional than the original, it helped define what sequels could be while cementing Universal Monsters as true pop culture icons.

We dig into it all, including:
⚡ Why Bride of Frankenstein is often considered superior to the original
🧟‍♂️ The bold tonal shift — gothic horror mixed with humor, heart, and operatic drama
🎭 Ernest Thesiger’s scene-stealing Dr. Pretorius and the movie’s razor-sharp wit
🎥 James Whale’s fearless direction and how personal expression shaped the film
🕯️ Stunning production design, iconic imagery, and moments that still hit nearly 90 years later
📜 Antonia’s family legacy and personal connection to Universal Studios and classic Hollywood
💬 How Bride helped define sequel storytelling, monster mythology, and cinematic ambition

Antonia brings incredible insight, passion, and historical perspective, making this a must-listen episode for classic horror fans, Universal Monster lovers, and anyone who appreciates cinema history done right.

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The next sequel we are covering is "Wild Things 2".. Somehow things get wilder... for it, we are chatting with Casting Director Michael Testa, who is a Jersey guy! Michael is a respected casting director known for his sharp eye for talent and his ability to assemble unforgettable ensembles across film and television. With a career built on connecting the right actors to the right roles, Testa has played a key behind-the-scenes role in bringing memorable characters to life, often helping launch or elevate performances that stick with audiences long after the credits roll. His credits include Roswell, Cold Case Files, Will Ferrell's "A Deadly Adoption", and more. Michael is also an accomplished writer with his latest film, "A Royal Montana Christmas." Great chat.

Michael's IMDb : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856443/

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We’re kicking off the New Year with a BIG one — actor Keith Coogan joins The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel to start the year off right. And if that’s not enough, next week we’re covering one of the greatest sequels of all time… Bride of Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️⚡

Keith is one of those actors whose work is burned into pop culture memory. From ‘80s classics to cult favorites, his career spans decades, genres, and some truly unforgettable performances.

In this episode, we dive into:
🎬 Growing up in Hollywood and navigating child stardom
👶 His early career and legendary family lineage in entertainment
🏠 Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and becoming part of an all-time cult classic
🛹 Adventures in Babysitting, Disney films, and working during the golden era of family movies
🎭 The transition from child actor to adult roles and staying creative in the industry
🧠 Reflections on longevity, fandom, conventions, and embracing legacy roles
✨ Stories, laughs, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else

Keith brings honesty, humor, and a deep love for the craft, making this a perfect way to kick off the year with a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and inspiring.

🎥 Watch the full, unedited interviewreview:sequelsonly.com/KeithCoogan

🔗 Keith’s Website:
https://keithcooganonline.com/

🎬 Your Homework:
Revisit Adventures in Babysitting or Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead — they absolutely still hold up, and they hit even harder after hearing Keith’s stories.

🎭 Next Up: Bride of Frankenstein ⚡🧟‍♀️
One of the greatest sequels ever made. Universal monsters, gothic horror, and cinema history — we’re breaking it all down next week.

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We did it. 400 episodes.
This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel hits a massive milestone, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how — by looking back at 2025, handing out some extremely unofficial awards, and reflecting on the wild ride that got us here.

From cult sequels and surprise gems to absolute disasters we’ll never forget, this episode is a full-on victory lap for a year packed with movie madness, incredible guests, and way too many bad decisions (on screen and off).

We break it all down, including:
🏆 Our completely unhinged 2025 Sequel Awards
🎬 Best sequel surprises, biggest disappointments, and most “how did this get made?” moments
🎙️ Favorite interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the year
😂 Running jokes, arguments, hot takes, and moments we’re still recovering from
🎉 What 400 episodes means to us — and how this podcast somehow keeps going

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you just jumped in somewhere around episode 237, this one’s a celebration of the listeners, the guests, and the sequels that brought us together.

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🎭 Next Up: Actor Keith Coogan 🎬
From Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead to Adventures in Babysitting and beyond, Keith joins us for a deep dive into his career, growing up in Hollywood, and the stories you don’t hear anywhere else.

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays the wrong way with Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 — the sequel that somehow became more famous than the original by recycling footage, unleashing unhinged line deliveries, and giving us one of the greatest moments in horror history.

We break down all the madness, including:
🧠 Jamie’s fatal mistake of watching Silent Night, Deadly Night right before this one (big mistake, huge)
🗑️ Ricky’s completely unhinged line readings — including the immortal “Garbage Day!”
🚪 Ricky seemingly teleporting around town like a low-budget slasher wizard
🎥 The unbelievable amount of reused footage from the first movie
🎄 Why this sequel accidentally became a cult classic despite (or because of) its chaos
😱 The wild tonal shifts, nonsensical logic, and holiday slasher energy that make this unforgettable
🔪 And so much more Christmas chaos you truly have to see to believe

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/sndn2

🎉 Next Week: Episode 400! 🎉
We’re hitting a massive milestone as we celebrate 400 episodes of Sequels Only. We’ll be looking back at 2025, revisiting favorite movies, guests, moments, disasters, and everything that got us here.

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This week, we’re heading back underground with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — the sequel that resurrected the franchise, sent Burt Gummer to South Africa, and proved you can never have too many guns when fighting Graboids.

We dig into everything that makes this late-entry sequel surprisingly fun (and occasionally baffling), including:
💥 Burt Gummer officially becoming a full-blown action legend
🤨 Jamie Kennedy’s arrival — and why Jamie… was not on board with this casting
🎬 Shockingly solid practical effects and creature work for a modern sequel
🦖 Heavy influences from films like Die Hard and Jurassic Park (sometimes all at once)
🌍 Moving the franchise to South Africa and how it changes the vibe
🔫 Bigger explosions, bigger monsters, and Burt doing Burt things
🐛 And plenty more Tremors weirdness, callbacks, and franchise madness

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/tremors5

🎭 Next Up: Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 🎄🔪
Just in time for Christmas, we’re covering the infamous slasher sequel that gave the world “Garbage Day!” — and yes, it’s streaming FREE on Tubi.

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Next week we’re heading into monster-hunting mayhem with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — but this week, we’re talking with one of South Africa’s busiest and most versatile actors: Brandon Auret!

If you love action films, behind-the-scenes stories from international productions, or the grind of building a career across TV, movies, and producing, this episode is absolutely for you. Brandon’s career spans decades — from early soap opera fame to working with Hollywood heavyweights and launching his own production company.

In this episode we talk about:
🎬 Brandon’s childhood love of film and TV and how it shaped his path
📺 His early career on South African soap operas — and what that fast-paced world taught him
🔫 His roles in the Death Wish movies and stepping into grittier action territory
🎥 Working with stars like Matt Damon and the lessons he took from big-budget sets
🇿🇦 A deep dive into the South African film industry — its growth, challenges, and future
🏢 The creation of his production company A Breed Apart Pictures and the stories he wants to tell
🦴 His experience making Tremors 5: Bloodlines — on-set adventures, creature mayhem, filming in South Africa, and more
🌟 Plus plenty of humor, passion, career wisdom, and filmmaking insight throughout

Brandon brings honesty, energy, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting and storytelling. Whether you know him from Tremors 5, District 9, Chappie, or dozens of other roles, you’re going to love this conversation.

🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Tremors 5: Bloodlines — creature upgrades, Burt Gummer madness, and Brandon delivering awesome action moments. We’re reviewing it next week, and it hits even better after hearing Brandon’s stories.

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This week, we’re diving into the explosive, ridiculous, joke-a-second world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — a sequel that proves parody films can be smart, sharp, and absolutely unhinged all at once.

We break down everything that makes this one of the best spoof sequels ever made, including:
🎭 The incredible acting range of the guy who seems to ONLY play Saddam Hussein — and absolutely nails it every time
😂 Why this movie still hits so hard as a comedy, even decades later
👀 The nonstop background jokes, prop gags, visual chaos, and blink-and-miss-it moments that make rewatches essential
🔥 Charlie Sheen going full action-hero parody and crushing it
🥋 The Rambo sendups, over-the-top kills, and perfectly timed absurdity
🎯 And so much more ridiculousness from one of the funniest sequels ever made

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/hotshotspartdeux

🎭 Next Up: Tremors 5: Bloodlines 🐛🔥
And for it, we’re talking with South African actor Brandon Auret — known for District 9, Chappie, Zulu, and tons of incredible work in film and TV.
Brandon shared amazing stories about working in the South African film industry, action filmmaking, creature features, and more.

🔗 Brandon’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1409827/

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Next week we’re diving into the wild, over-the-top world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — but this week, we’re sitting down with an absolute icon of strength, grit, and ’90s TV greatness… Raye “Zap” Hollitt from American Gladiators!

Whether you grew up glued to the Eliminator, love behind-the-scenes stories from peak ’90s action TV, or just want to hear an inspiring journey from small-town beginnings to national fame, this episode is for you. Raye was one of the ORIGINAL Gladiators, and her story is incredible.

In this episode we talk about:
💥 Raye’s path from Scranton, PA to bodybuilding stardom
⚡ Becoming an OG American Gladiator and shaping the show’s early legacy
📺 Behind-the-scenes stories from the arena — training, rivalries, fans, injuries & the real Gladiator grind
🎞️ Her acting roles across TV and film throughout the ’80s and ’90s
🔥 The challenges of being a pioneer in women’s strength athletics
💫 How she’s reinvented herself and stayed connected to Gladiators fans decades later

Raye brings passion, honesty, humor, and a TON of amazing stories from the early days of American Gladiators — whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting her for the first time, you’re going to love this one.

🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Hot Shots! Part Deux — the sequel that pushes the parody genre to full insanity. We’re breaking it down next week, and it’s even funnier after hearing Raye’s stories.

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