‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Review: Death Stalks High School Halls in Overfamiliar Netflix Slasher Filled With Old Tropes
VarietyFriday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
Netflix's latest Fear Street installment, Prom Queen, is a slasher flick that leans heavily on well-worn horror tropes—think masked killers, jump scares, and high school hallways drenched in blood. While the franchise, based on R.L. Stine’s YA books, had a strong start with its earlier films set in different decades, this one feels like a retread of familiar ground rather than a fresh take. Fans of the series might enjoy the nostalgia, but critics argue it lacks the originality that made the first three movies stand out.
Editor’s Note: Horror fans are always hungry for new scares, but when a franchise starts recycling old tricks, it risks losing its edge. This review suggests Fear Street: Prom Queen might not be the reinvention the series needs, which matters because Netflix has been betting big on horror—and viewers expect more than just reheated tropes.
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