Netflix just took prom night to a whole new level. Ahead of Fear Street: Prom Queen’s release on May 23, the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles was transformed into the blood-soaked halls of Shadyside High for an immersive prom experience that fans won’t soon forget.
Prom Night…with a Body Count
From May 17 to May 19, fans of R.L. Stine’s iconic Fear Street series had the chance to relive the horror of 1988 prom night—but with plenty of scares. The Fonda Theatre’s grand ballroom became Shadyside High’s gymnasium, decked out with disco balls, punch bowls, and the perfect amount of eerie lighting to set the mood. But this wasn’t just any prom: flickering lights, a creeping sense of danger, and even a few dead high schoolers lurking in the shadows.
Attendees were encouraged to don their best ’80s prom attire, and even meet a few of the prom queen nominees as they mingled and showed off their dance moves. Press and influencers were invited to step into the madness, making it a night to remember. But isn’t that what prom is all about—glitz, glam, and a touch of danger?
If you were brave enough to wander through the library, you might have spotted a masked killer lurking behind the bookshelf. And those who stepped into the bathroom to powder their noses were met with a truly gruesome surprise. So that’s where Heather disappeared to…
The night culminated in a thrilling showdown with the masked killer and the crowning of a prom queen. Complete with stunts, special effects, and plenty of surprises, it was a blood-soaked spectacle from start to finish.
A Killer Cast and a Classic Slasher Tale
Fear Street: Prom Queen, directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre) and co-written with Donald McLeary, revives the essence of R.L. Stine’s 1992 novel with a fresh, bloody twist. The Shadyside High It Girls are fiercely battling for the Prom Queen crown. But when an unexpected outsider lands a spot on the court, things take a dark turn. One by one, the queen contenders begin to vanish, and what was supposed to be the biggest night of their lives quickly spirals into a blood-soaked nightmare.
The film stars India Fowler (The Agency), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), Chris Klein (American Pie), David Iacono (Dead Boy Detectives), Ella Rubin (Until Dawn), Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), and Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant).
The ensemble cast rounds out with Darrin Baker (The Strain), Rebecca Ablack (Ginny & Georgia), Ilan O’Driscoll, Damian Romeo (Ginny & Georgia), Dakota Taylor (Sullivan’s Crossing), Eden Summer Gilmore (Nancy Drew), Brennan Clost (Tiny Pretty Things), Cecilia Lee, and Ryan Rosery (Mayor of Kingstown).
Get Ready for Prom Night Carnage
If the Fonda Theatre’s immersive experience is any indication, Fear Street: Prom Queen is going to be a blood-soaked trip back to the ’80s—complete with killer twists and nostalgic flair. Prom season is officially here, and Shadyside High is ready to crown its queen…if she survives.
