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‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Tops Netflix Despite Criticism

5/26/2025

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"Fear Street: Prom Queen," a chilling slasher film set in 1988, hit screens on May 23, 2025. While it strayed from R.L. Stine's original tale and faced harsh criticism—earning just 32% from critics and 37% from viewers—it still captivated audiences, soaring to the top of Netflix charts in 43 countries.

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"Fear Street: Prom Queen," a chilling slasher film set in 1988, hit screens on May 23, 2025. While it strayed from R.L. Stine's original tale and faced harsh criticism—earning just 32% from critics and 37% from viewers—it still captivated audiences, soaring to the top of Netflix charts in 43 countries.