However, many of these movies are ridiculed by critics for their obvious continuity errors and gaping rifts in plot structure. ... This phenomenon can be seen in movies like Chernobyl Diaries (2012), The Ring (2002), Halloween (1978), and hundreds more. ... The inclusion of these sequels offers a more solid understanding of each director, as the beginning of a series tends to focus on generating hype while ignoring important plot elements. ... The average viewer was taken into consideration, though; I imagined how a casual moviegoer could have been deceived or manipulated by a film's cin...

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