Tortured Soul Trilogy
A scarcely seen and distributed regional SOV slasher saga, the Tortured Soul trilogy is the masterwork of legendary Minneapolis, Minnesota filmmaking madman Michael W. Johnson (Serial Killer Massacre, Blood Kiss, Tales From The Cannibal Side), whose features were notorious for pushing the boundaries of extreme violence and graphic sexual content far beyond that of his ‘90s SOV contemporaries. Featuring performances by horror legend Kyra Schon (Night of the Living Dead), scream queen Stephanie Beaton (Eyes of the Werewolf, The Evilmaker), & AVN nominated porn starlet Avy Scott
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Tortured Soul Trilogy has evolved significantly over a span of 12 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 10.0/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 10.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Tortured Soul Trilogy has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Tortured Soul standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Tortured Soul Trilogy. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Tortured Soul Trilogy franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Tortured Soul
Ike wanted to be just like his older brother Stevie... a demented serial killer!...
Tortured Soul 2
A man tries to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of a serial killer....
Tortured Soul 3: The Willing Flesh
Vanessa has always been fascinated by serial killers. In fact, she wrote her thesis about them. After Vanessa interviews a suspected serial killer, her sorority...
Common Questions about Tortured Soul Trilogy
How many movies are in the Tortured Soul Trilogy?
There are currently 3 movies in the Tortured Soul Trilogy, starting from Tortured Soul to the latest release, Tortured Soul 3: The Willing Flesh.
What is the best order to watch the Tortured Soul Trilogy?
The best way to watch the Tortured Soul Trilogy is usually in release order: starting with Tortured Soul and ending with Tortured Soul 3: The Willing Flesh. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Tortured Soul Trilogy?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Tortured Soul in this franchise.