Fear Street: Prom Queen

Fear Street: Prom Queen
Teaser poster
Directed byMatt Palmer
Screenplay by
Based onThe Prom Queen
by R. L. Stine
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Fear Street: Prom Queen is an upcoming American horror film directed by Matt Palmer from a screenplay he co-wrote with Donald McLeary, based on the novel The Prom Queen from the Fear Street book series. It is the fourth installment in the Fear Street film series. The film is produced by Chernin Entertainment to be released on Netflix.

Premise

As students at Shadyside High are preparing for the 1988 prom, the "It Girls" are fighting to get support to be voted Prom Queen. As an unusual nominee emerges in the race, some of the other candidates begin to vanish without a trace.[1]

Cast

Production

In July 2022, R. L. Stine stated that there are discussions for additional films being developed beyond the initial Fear Street trilogy.[2][3] In December, it was reported that Chloe Okuno would direct an upcoming Fear Street installment, and that Chernin Entertainment would return to produce.[4]

In October 2023, Stine stated that the film series will continue with additional Fear Street installments in development.[5] This was confirmed by Scott Stuber when he revealed that the next installment would be a continue film from R. L. Stine's Fear Street book series.[6] In January 2024, Stine confirmed that the project was in the works and that it was adapting The Prom Queen, specifically, from the series.[7] In March, the film was titled Fear Street: Prom Queen. The screenplay was adapted by Donald McLeary and Matt Palmer, who would also direct.[8]

With the title announcement, the initial cast was revealed to include India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston.[1] Additional reports revealed that Ariana Greenblatt had joined the cast as well.[9] Principal photography began in Toronto on March 25, 2024, and wrapped on May 14.[10][11][9]

Release

Fear Street: Prom Queen is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2025.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Zee, Michaela (March 26, 2024). "Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen Sets Ensemble Cast". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Goosebumps at 30: R.L. Stine on the blockbuster book franchise and why he's 'Stephen King for kids'". Yahoo! Entertainment. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Miska, Brad (July 17, 2022). "'Fear Street' – Netflix Welcomes Fans Back to Shadyside; More Films in Development!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 15, 2022). "Exclusive: Watcher Helmer Chloe Okuno to Direct New Fear Street Movie for Netflix". Above the Line. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Yandoli, Krystie Lee (October 14, 2023). "Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine: 'The World Has Gotten Scarier'". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  6. ^ DeVore, Britta (November 9, 2023). "New Standalone Fear Street Movie in the Works at Netflix [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Wu, Valerie (January 13, 2024). "New Fear Street Movie in the Works at Netflix, Author R.L. Stine Says". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Vlessing, Etan (March 26, 2024). "India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza Join New Fear Street Movie at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
  9. ^ a b Hamman, Cody (March 27, 2024). "Fear Street: Prom Queen cast also includes Ariana Greenblatt". JoBlo.
  10. ^ "What's Shooting".
  11. ^ "In Production". Ontario Creates. April 19, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  12. ^ Dilillo, John (October 28, 2024). "Return to Shadyside with Fear Street: Prom Queen". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved October 28, 2024.