In July 2021, Netflix daringly decided to unveil a slasher movie trilogy across three consecutive weeks. These films drew inspiration from the widely acclaimed Fear Street book series penned by R.L. Stine. Regrettably, the quality of these three productions varied significantly, with some being merely average to downright poor. Consequently, this trilogy failed to capitalize on a promising concept that could have set it apart from numerous movies that preceded it.
Regardless of your feelings towards the previous Fear Street movies, it’s clear that they haven’t disappeared from our screens. The latest addition to the franchise, titled “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” shares only a few similarities with its predecessors – both are set in the same haunted town and share the disappointment of poor execution. Unfortunately, this film is a repetitive slasher that lacks suspense, fear, comedy, or any unique identity.
The plotline is as predictable and traditional as they come. As the senior prom of Shadyside High School approaches, the contenders for prom queen are busy preparing for their special night. Among them are three girls from a spoiled and influential group, self-proclaimed as the “Wolfpack”. Additionally, there’s a rule-breaking troublemaker who aims to create chaos. Lastly, we encounter our main character, Lori Granger (played by India Fowler). She embodies the typical kind and likeable heroine that audiences can easily connect with and support.
The film begins by providing a lengthy explanation of its plot points, leaving little room for character development. While they attempt to give the characters some depth, it falls flat. Apart from Lori, the characters are one-dimensional and lack both intrigue and humor. Consequently, it’s challenging to invest emotions in their stories.
The events culminate at the prom where the potential queens (and their unfortunate companions) find themselves hunted by a masked, ax-wielding assailant in a red raincoat. The ensuing killings are appropriately gory and grotesque, some even bordering on amusingly absurd. However, the somewhat creative slashing, impaling, and evisceration can only take the film so far. Despite director Matt Palmer’s evident passion for the genre, he seems to lack additional elements to build upon.
The film “Prom Queen” fails to fully exploit its vibrant 1980s atmosphere. Apart from an excellent soundtrack with songs by Duran Duran, Laura Branigan, Billy Idol, and others, and a few clever nods (“Phantasm II”, Fangoria magazine, etc.), the movie could just as well be set in contemporary times. This is one of several disappointments that accumulate as the film moves towards its absurd conclusion. “Fear Street: Prom Queen” is now available on Netflix.
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2025-05-27 17:57