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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 13 October 2026; Created: 13 October 2026; Last Updated: 13 October 2026

Expectations for prequels tend to place a heavy burden on creators to not only deliver something that isn’t pointless, but also makes sense in the grander scheme of interconnected storytelling. Horror villains like Pennywise and Norman Bates are prime examples of deep dives that yielded creative, successful prequels. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t.
Product Review: ‘Crystal Lake’ Review: Unusual Origin Story Starts Strong, Then Turns Into a Head-Scratcher

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