The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads back to the most cursed corner of found-footage horror with Hell House LLC: Lineage, the latest chapter in the franchise that refuses to let the Abaddon Hotel die.Expanding the mythology while delivering plenty of creepy moments, Lineage attempts to connect the past, present, and future of the Hell House universe — and gives fans plenty to debate along the way.We dig into everything, including:👻 How Lineage expands the lore of the Abaddon Hotel and the larger Hell House mythology🏚️ The franchise's continued ability to make simple haunted-house scares incredibly effective😱 The unsettling background scares and blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments that reward repeat viewings📹 Why the found-footage format still works so well for this series🧠 New mysteries, revelations, and questions about the evil surrounding the hotel🔥 The balance between fan service and pushing the story into new territory🎭 Which characters and storylines worked best for us—and which left us wanting more🎬 Where Lineage ranks among the growing Hell House LLC franchiseWhether you're a longtime fan of the series or just discovering the horrors of the Abaddon Hotel, Lineage gives us plenty to discuss, debate, and overanalyze.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/lineage🎬 Next Up: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh 🍬🪝We're joined by actor Randy Oglesby, who shared stories from an incredible career spanning film and television.We discuss his role as Bill Festersen on Peacock's hit new series The Burbs, his work as the Chief of Police in Spider-Noir alongside Nicolas Cage, and much more from his decades in the industry.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes... and anyone who absolutely refuses to stay overnight at the Abaddon Hotel. 👻🏚️

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker Jim Klock. Before we dive into Hell House LLC: Lineage, Jim shares his incredible journey from a career in law enforcement to building a successful life in the entertainment industry.
Jim's path to Hollywood wasn't conventional, but it's proof that passion, perseverance, and a little help from the right people can completely change your life.
We get into everything, including:
👮 His transition from law enforcement to pursuing acting and filmmaking full-time
🎬 How working off-duty at a movie theater helped fuel his love for movies and storytelling
🤝 The impact former podcast guest Jack Plotnick had on his career and helping him navigate the industry
🎥 Producing Hell House Lineage and continuing one of indie horror's most beloved franchises
🔥 The realities of independent filmmaking and wearing multiple hats behind the scenes
📝 Building projects from the ground up as an actor, writer, and producer
🦈 His new film Chum, out now, starring Jim alongside Alice Eve. "Chum" Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUdPlZgXOjE
🎭 The lessons he's learned from years in both law enforcement and entertainment
😂 Great behind-the-scenes stories, career advice, and plenty of laughs along the way
Jim brings honesty, hustle, and a true love of filmmaking to this conversation, making it a must-listen for aspiring filmmakers, horror fans, and anyone interested in unconventional journeys to Hollywood.
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🎬 Next Up: Hell House LLC: Lineage 👻🔥
We're reviewing the latest entry in the Hell House LLC universe and breaking down all the scares, lore, and found-footage madness.
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This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel, we had a change of plans. The sequel we originally wanted to cover, McBride: Semper Fi, was only available in a grainy, nearly unwatchable version, so for our 420th episode, we pivoted to something much more appropriate: Cheech & Chong's Next Movie.
And honestly? It may have been fate.
The iconic comedy duo returns for a sequel that somehow manages to be even more ridiculous, meandering, and hilarious than the original. There's no real plot, no real destination, and somehow that's exactly the point.
We dig into everything, including:
🌿 Why Cheech & Chong perfected the "hangout movie" long before it became a thing
🚐 The nonstop stream of sketches, side quests, and complete nonsense that somehow works
😂 Chong's cousin Red and one of the greatest sequel character substitutions ever
🎭 How Cheech and Chong's chemistry carries every scene, no matter how insane it gets
🔥 The movie's place in comedy history and why it still has a devoted fanbase decades later
🎬 The memorable cameos, weird encounters, and endlessly quotable moments
😆 Why the lack of a traditional plot somehow makes the movie more entertaining
💨 The perfect choice for Episode 420 and a reminder that sometimes movies just need to be fun
Whether you're a longtime fan or watching it for the first time, Cheech & Chong's Next Movie remains a unique piece of comedy history that could only have come from this legendary duo.
🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/cheechandchong
🎬 Next Up: Actor Jim Klock 🎭
We sit down with actor Jim Klock, who shared his incredible journey from police officer to actor and filmmaker. Jim talks about how working off-duty security at a movie theater helped fuel his passion for movies and ultimately changed the course of his life.
We also discuss his new film Chum, out now, starring Jim alongside Alice Eve.
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with actress and acting teacher Alyson Croft, whose career began at a young age with a memorable role in the cult sci-fi franchise Trancers.
From playing Baby McNulty in Trancers and returning in Trancers II, to dedicating her career to helping aspiring actors find their voice, Alyson shares an inspiring journey filled with creativity, passion, and a genuine love for the craft.
We get into everything, including:
⚡ Landing the role of Baby McNulty in Trancers and becoming part of a cult sci-fi classic
🎬 Returning to the franchise in Trancers II and revisiting the character years later
🎭 Growing up around acting and navigating the entertainment industry at a young age
📚 Her transition from performer to acting teacher and mentor
❤️ Why teaching actors has become one of the most rewarding parts of her career
🎥 The lessons she shares with students about confidence, preparation, and storytelling
🌟 The importance of creativity, imagination, and finding authenticity in a performance
😂 Great behind-the-scenes stories from her acting journey and life in the arts
Alyson brings warmth, insight, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting that makes this conversation a must-listen for movie fans, aspiring performers, and anyone who loves hearing about the craft behind the screen.
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👉 sequelsonly.com/alysoncroft
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🎬 Next Up: McBride: Semper Fi ⚖️🇺🇸
We’re reviewing the Hallmark mystery sequel starring John Larroquette, as attorney Mike McBride tackles another case filled with twists, turns, and made-for-TV mystery charm.
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to Fort Lauderdale for Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise — the beach-party sequel that somehow doubles down on every weird, ridiculous, and wildly ’80s thing from the original.We’re also taking a moment to honor the recently passed Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, two unforgettable performers who helped make this franchise a cult classic.Trading college campuses for convention chaos and tropical insanity, Nerds II delivers musical numbers, bizarre pranks, and enough questionable decisions to fill an entire resort.We dig into everything, including:🤓 The nerds somehow becoming even bigger underdogs despite saving the day in the first movie🌴 The Fort Lauderdale setting and peak ’80s vacation sequel vibes🎭 Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb once again stealing scenes with pure comedic commitment😂 The increasingly absurd pranks, disguises, and sequel logic🎶 Random musical performances and montages that feel pulled from another dimension💥 Ogre somehow becoming one of the franchise’s most lovable characters😆 The movie balancing heartfelt nerd camaraderie with complete comedy chaos🎬 Why this sequel perfectly captures the anything-goes energy of ’80s comedy sequelsLike many sequels from this era, Nerds II is messy, bizarre, occasionally sweet, and absolutely impossible to forget.🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/revengeofthenerds2🎬 Next Up: McBride: Semper Fi ⚖️🇺🇸We’re diving into the Hallmark mystery sequel starring John Larroquette — and for it, we chatted with actress and acting teacher Alyson Croft.Alyson shared stories about playing Baby McNulty in Trancers and reprising the role in Trancers II, her lifelong love of acting, and how she found her passion teaching the next generation of performers.📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who secretly wanted to join Lambda Lambda Lambda.