What is the order of the Sometimes They Come Back movies?

In 1991, Sometimes They Come Back clawed its way onto television screens. The made-for-TV horror movie, based on a short story by horror maestro Stephen King, told the story of a teacher haunted by a seemingly deceased gang from his past.

Met with a good response from viewers, Sometimes They Come Back was soon followed by a collection of straight-to-video sequels. The sequels were not direct follow-ons, but did expand the series accordingly.

But how many Sometimes They Come Back movies are there and what is the correct viewing order? For all the details and more keep reading!

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The Sometimes They Come Back movies

Sometimes They Come Back (1991)

As noted above the Sometimes They Come Back movie series got underway in 1991 with the made-for-TV film, Sometimes They Come Back. Based on the work of Stephen King, the film focused on a school teacher named Jim, who returns to his former home town to take up a job.

However, once back in town, Jim begins to experience nightmares connected to the murder of his brother, who died when Jim was a child. These nightmares soon become a reality, when it appears as if his brother’s killers have somehow returned from the grave. (97 mins)

Sometimes They Come Back… Again (1996)

In this second instalment, Sometimes They Come Back… Again, a man and his daughter return to his hometown only to encounter a terrifying situation. (98 mins)

Sometimes They Come Back… for More (1998)

And finally, in movie No. 3, Sometimes They Come Back… for More, a psychologist and a soldier find themselves at the mercy of an ancient evil while in the arctic circle. (89 mins)

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The Sometimes They Come Back movies in order

To date there are three entries in the Sometimes They Come Back movie series. The movies appear in the following order:

• Sometimes They Come Back (1991)
• Sometimes They Come Back… Again (1996)
• Sometimes They Come Back… for More (1998)

All three Sometimes They Come Back movies are spiritually part of the same collection, although their individual stories are not directly linked.

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Who are the cast of the Sometimes They Come Back movies and are the films the work of the same director?

Notable cast members in the Sometimes They Come Back movie series include Tim Matheson, Brooke Adams, William Sanderson, Michael Gross, Alexis Arquette, Hilary Swank, Clayton Rohner, Faith Ford, Chase Masterson, and Max Perlich.

In terms of directors, the Sometimes They Come Back movies are the work of the following:

• Tom McLoughlin directed Sometimes They Come Back
• Adam Grossman directed Sometimes They Come Back… Again
• Daniel Zelik Berk directed Sometimes They Come Back… For More

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Which is the best Sometimes They Come Back movie?

According to IMDb, the Sometimes They Come Back movies are rated as follows:

• Sometimes They Come Back (1991) – 5.7/10
• Sometimes They Come Back… Again (1996) – 4.3/10
• Sometimes They Come Back… for More (1998) – 3.4/10

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Editor/Writer/Horror Hound

Alex Wiggan

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