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.

When she's not writing, she likes to dote over her cat, sip black coffee and try out new horror movies. Prime Video has a lot to offer horror fans, from classic movies like American Psycho to more recent releases like Abigail.