The Evil Dead (1981). I did not watch the second one until many years later, back in 2013.

Tough one, between The Romero DEAD Trilogy, Child's Play Trilogy, and Hellraiser Trilogy.

Well, you know my theory... The folks who saw Evil Dead II before Evil Dead 1981 tend to like ED2 better, and vice versa.

I saw all 3 + 1 of them in the order in which they came out.

I really loved the trilogy; each for they're different avenues.

The first was a genuine horror movie, and we were introduced to Bruce who gave a stellar performance I thought.

The second; ED2 was such a fun movie to watch, and loaded with gore. I loved the part where Bruce cut his own hand off with the chainsaw - then mounted it on the stump. "I'll swallow your soul - swallow this!"

Part three; AoD was also really fun with some great special effects, and the most adventurous of the three.

Like I said earlier - the remake seemed like just another horror movie (to me anyway) because Bruce wasn't in it.
No Bruce - no Evil Dead.

Ah, OK so you saw ED1 before ED2 but liked ED2 better. You see ED2 quick after the 1st?

Children of the Corn would be an all-time favourite for me. But recently, I've been hooked on:

The Collector
The Collection

Sure hope they make a third someday.

I have to go with Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though none come close to the original.

Trying to think of one of my favourite franchises.I keep looking at my avatar for inspiration.................hmmmmmm,what could it possibly be..........................?::roll eyes::