Fear Street: Prom Queen

Synopsis: As Students at Shadyside High are preparing for the 1988 prom, the ‘It Girls are fighting to get support to be voted prom queen, s an unusual nominee emerges in the race some of the other candidates begin to vanish without a trace. 

Movie Review:

“Fear Street: Prom Queen,” directed by Matt Palmer, is the latest installment in this spine-chilling horror slasher franchise inspired by R.L. Stine's books. With its gory kills and a nostalgic 80s soundtrack, it certainly has its moments, but I have to say, it’s my least favorite of the series.

India Fowler shines as Lori Granger, the high school outcast who embodies the classic underdog. She’s relatable, likable, and definitely a final girl you wouldn’t want to mess with. I also enjoyed Suzanna Son’s performance as Megan Rogers, Lori’s rebellious best friend. Their chemistry is fantastic, making their friendship a highlight of the film.

Ariana Greenblatt, who plays Christy Renault, delivers another standout performance as a charming and funny outcast. It’s a shame she only gets about 10 minutes of screen time because she quickly became my favorite character, and I found myself wishing she had a bigger role.

The film features some well-shot kill scenes that are intense, scary, and bloody, reminiscent of classic 80s horror flicks. Fina Strazza plays Tiffany Rogers, the popular girl and Lori’s rival. While her performance is decent, her character is so unlikable that I found it hard to care about her.

My biggest issue with “Prom Queen” is that, aside from the two main characters, most of the cast felt annoying and despicable, which made it tough to invest in their fates. The twist regarding the killer was predictable, and I saw it coming as soon as the character was introduced.

The ending left me feeling disappointed; it felt abrupt and unsatisfying, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the film. While “Fear Street: Prom Queen” has some cool kills and nostalgic vibes, it ultimately falls short due to poorly written characters. I’d give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

Director: Matt Palmer 

Cast: India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Straka, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, Dale Romeo, Rebecca Ablack, Joanne Boland, Eden Summer Gilmore, Darrin Baker and Katherine Waterston 

Runtime: 90 Minutes