Get ready to relive your prom nightmares—Fear Street: Prom Queen is coming to Netflix on May 23, 2025, and it’s bringing all the 80s nostalgia, slasher vibes, and teenage drama in full force. The latest instalment in Netflix’s hit horror anthology series based on R.L. Stine’s books promises a chilling ride through Shadyside High, where someone’s crowning moment turns into a deadly game.
Plot: When Prom Night Turns Deadly
Set in 1988, the story follows Lori Granger (played by India Fowler), a mysterious new student at Shadyside High who unexpectedly becomes a nominee for prom queen. But things take a dark turn as the other candidates start disappearing one by one. With just two days left before prom night, Lori must uncover who’s behind the terrifying events—before it’s her turn.
Cast Highlights
- India Fowler as Lori Granger
- Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin
- Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston
Directed by Matt Palmer and co-written with Donald McLeary, the movie adapts R.L. Stine’s 1992 novel The Prom Queen—revamped with a stylish and sinister 80s aesthetic.
Slasher Meets 80s Pop Culture
From neon-lit hallways to a soundtrack featuring iconic tracks like “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”, this film leans fully into the retro high school horror genre. Think Carrie meets Scream, but with a Fear Street twist.
Where to Watch
Fear Street: Prom Queen premieres exclusively on Netflix on May 23, 2025. Fans of the previous Fear Street trilogy won’t want to miss this bloody throwback, as it promises to delve deeper into the chilling lore of Shadyside. The film takes a nostalgic look back at the dark events surrounding prom night, intertwining horror.
Will Lori survive the prom—or will the crown come at a deadly cost, forcing her to confront dangers she never anticipated and challenging her to choose between her deepest desires and her very life?
