31 Days of Halloween: The Halloween Advent Calendar
Oct 6, 2026 · 11 min · 7 segments
Today we are discussing our favorite Part 3 from a series. In many cases, part 3 is where a franchise finds its identity. What are your favorite Part 3s of all time?
So again, I find a lot of times, especially with slasher movies, part three is kind of where it becomes what it's going to be.
Right.
Right.
But by and large, that is kind of what happens.
And again, current franchises are a little different because, again, I kind of think they kind of know what they're doing when they start.
Whereas back in the late 70s, early 80s, they were kind of feeling their way.
So...
Do you have any criteria for a part three that you're looking for? Or again, are you just looking for...
I'm just looking for a good time.
By the time we get to part three, that's when if they've just done an interesting retread with the second one, the first sequel with part two, this is where I either want them to strengthen the lore or throw us a curveball, give us something new if they didn't already.
So with that being said, what is your favorite part three in a scary movie series?
So again, I find a lot of times, especially with slasher movies, part three is kind of where it becomes what it's going to be.
Right.
Right.
But by and large, that is kind of what happens.
And again, current franchises are a little different because, again, I kind of think they kind of know what they're doing when they start.
Whereas back in the late 70s, early 80s, they were kind of feeling their way.
So...
Do you have any criteria for a part three that you're looking for? Or again, are you just looking for...
I'm just looking for a good time.
By the time we get to part three, that's when if they've just done an interesting retread with the second one, the first sequel with part two, this is where I either want them to strengthen the lore or throw us a curveball, give us something new if they didn't already.
So with that being said, what is your favorite part three in a scary movie series?
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