We are tying to answer the age old question that divided horror fans since the beginning of time: What is the best horror movie franchise of all time?

Using state of the art equipment and the latest in scientific technology (i.e. Google and IMDB), we came up with a list of 32 horror franchises with a franchise being defined as a series of four or more movies (sequels, prequels, remakes, etc.).  The ranking was determined by the IMDB ratings of the first three films. 

In this episode, 16 franchises compete in a single elimination bracket tournament and the winner will go against the winner of the second tourney.  There can be only one!  Sorry, Highlander is not included in this tournament.