The lower budget could work in the film's favour. And the upping of the ante has been the downfall of so many sequels where they inevitably go too far and make a movie that's so far from the original it seems like a different fictional universe entirely.
Oh, for sure. I meant in the sense that the budget would allow for the better execution of a good idea. But the idea must be good at any budget. Could still be a story with a small scope, but maybe they're able to dress the sets better or put more time into practical effects so the CG teams don't have to do as much lifting to make the film look good.
The Predator being a great example. Had a bigger budget than past Predator films and made a right mess of it.
Does your barber dress like a Native American and cut your hair with a tomahawk?
Too bad his quarry consisted of "I taped the lock after class" and "People are dying, we need guns."
Maybe there's a canon in this one? (right time period)
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