Hey fellow cinephiles! It looks like I’ve stumbled upon a gem of a discovery – Netflix’s latest slasher flick, “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” has swept the charts and claimed the throne on the Top 10 list this weekend, even with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 31%. This film is the fourth installment in the thrilling “Fear Street” series that kicked off last year with a trilogy released within a few months, followed by this standalone movie based on the 15th novel from R.L. Stine’s young adult horror series. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I highly recommend giving it a watch!
In the tradition of classic slasher movies such as “Prom Night” and “Alice, Sweet Alice,” “Fear Street: Prom Queen” takes us through the prom season at Shadyside High, where the school’s popular clique is engaged in their customary mix of kindness and cruelty in their quest for the crown. However, when a brave newcomer (India Fowler) enters the race, and the other girls begin mysteriously vanishing, the class of ’88 finds themselves in for an unforgettable and potentially deadly prom night.
Additionally featuring Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston, the film Fear Street: Prom Queen premiered last Friday with an initial Rotten Tomatoes rating of 50%. However, this rating seemed to drop as the weekend progressed, reaching a critic’s score of 31% by the end. Interestingly, the audience’s score followed suit, dipping down to 30%. This suggests that many viewers are choosing to watch the film out of antipathy rather than enjoyment.
What Fans Are Saying About ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’
Despite being top-ranked on Netflix, the film “Fear Street: Prom Queen” falls short of fans’ expectations, especially after director Matt Palmer’s previous trilogy had been so successful. Unfortunately, it seems that Rotten Tomatoes user Amanda B found it “unbearably cheesy” and even laughable. Another disappointed fan commented, “It’s infuriating when a franchise sets the bar high only for a sequel to capitalize on its name without delivering quality content.
To be frank, I can’t think of any positive elements in this movie worth mentioning… This flick is so poorly made that it’s unclear whether the director intended for it to be a comedic or terrifying film. Proceed with caution when watching!
Many other viewers expressed similar feelings, often stating that the latest movie, Prom Queen, has tarnished their appreciation for the Fear Street franchise. They’ve indicated they won’t watch any future films in the series. It’s unfortunate because the initial trilogy was highly praised for revitalizing the slasher genre. Now, with Prom Queen disappointing so many, the question on everyone’s mind is, “What will come next?
It’s likely that Netflix will produce another film eventually, but they’ll have a tough act to follow given the mixed reviews of the current one. Here’s hoping the new director can steer it in the right direction, as the movie “Prom Queen” is currently not very memorable and seems to imitate some forgettable films. If you’re curious about the buzz surrounding it, you can now watch it on Netflix streaming.
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2025-05-26 20:03