The Bloody Ballot: Fear Street’s Prom Queen Delivers a Killer Twist

Prom season is supposed to be about corsages, awkward dances, and glittering tiaras—not bloodstains and body bags. But in Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025), Shadyside High once again proves it’s the deadliest small town in horror history. Based on R.L. Stine's unsettling 1992 novel, this film takes teen slasher horror back to its classic roots. Adding a modern twist—and it does not disappoint. The premise is deceptively simple: five girls are nominated for prom queen, but someone obviously does not want them to make it to coronation night. As the prom court begins to die one by one in gory, stylized killings, the film quickly establishes a sense of suspense and anxiety. Mean Girls meets Scream, drenched in blood and served with a dish of '90s nostalgia. What really distinguishes this film is its balance of camp and cruelty. There's a knowing wink at the audience. It is a high school horror film, but it's witty, self-aware, and full of genuine suspense. Each death is exe...