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I also thought part 3 had some redeeming qualities. I like that they explored the secret cabal further and I also like that they continued Damien's story arc to its ultimate conclusion. Sure, it also failed in a lot of ways (the Jesus/God cameo was so very weak) but at least it stayed true to the story that, while very interesting and entertaining, was essentially a hack job, Exorcist rip-off from the beginning.
Part 4 shouldn't even count. Sure, it was packaged with the rest in a boxed set (but so will The Next Karate Kid) but it was a made for TV piece of garbage. Really, films work better (if at all) in a trilogy. Once you enter into the territory of 4, you really begin to lose your way. Once a film title becomes a 'brand,' with all pretense of art thrown right out the window, it is really time to rethink your viewing habits.
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