If 1994 was everything in that bizarre mashup, 1978 is still very much Blair Witch but now its met Friday the 13th/Sleepaway Camp meets Goosebumps. (The reason why say Blair Witch-ish is because of the through line with our resident witch, Sarah Fier.) This film is once again brilliantly handled by Leigh Janiak. They make no mistake with showcasing that this is the second part in our story. This way of presenting the story feels very new. Yeah, this isn’t the first time that we have been presented with a trilogy. But, with this format that Netflix presents, it’s a happy medium between film and television. And quickly, we are thrown back into the present day story of Deena and Josh’s journey and meeting C. Berman.
After our characters meet Berman, we are introduced to our new cast at Camp Nightwing in 1978. Sadie Sink and Emily Rudd are our Berman sisters. Both actresses do a fantastic job in this film with their performances. It led to the point where I personally wanted to see both of them make it to the end of the story, but as 1994 had previously stated – only one would make it to the end. For me, part of the big point was seeing which sister it was going to be and caring about both of them. Brandon Spink and Ted Sutherland also did a great job with presenting a new side to the characters that we know to be Mayor Goode and Sheriff Goode. That is definitely one of the stronger points of this film is seeing the Goode family history being explored a bit more. And something that I’m sure that we will be seeing with the upcoming Fear Street: 1666. McCabe Slye delivers an outstanding performance tho. One that literally had me wanting to see more of Tommy Slater. His performance had a very tragic aura to it as we see exactly how Sarah Fier works her ways.
Once again, Fear Streets delivers in the music department. It presents a greatest hits of the era. And one that had me smiling once again. But as great as it is hearing ‘Carry On My Wayward Son’, the film’s orchestral score is where its at. It channels that ‘Friday the 13th’ feel in such a good way that I, for one, have been missing.
The continuity of this film and this series so far has been outstanding. Everything plays out like a beautiful puzzle as I pieced together things that were presented in 1994 and seeing how they played out in 1978. Or seeing one character in 1994 and how they connect to the overall story as we are reintroduced to her in 1978. I am hoping that we will see more of this in 1666. And I am almost certain that we will. The lore of Sarah Fier and Fear Streets is brought to another level in this film as well. Things that were introduced in 1994 are expanded or twisted into something that I never could have seen coming. And there was also a small ‘Stranger Things’ vibe to this installment. Especially because of one particular thing that happens.
While talking with my partner after the film had ended, a big highlight for us was the way the horror was presented. It was presented very tastefully. There have been other films that will show anything and everything that happens to a character. But here, its very refreshing as we are brought back to the filmmaking ways of old where glimpses are shown or the aftermath of events would be shown offscreen. This is a brilliant way that helps differentiate this series from many in this modern era of horror.
As the film came to a close, I was literally on the floor once again. The film just took everything that I thought was going to happen and turned it on its head. Ultimately leaving me wanting to know what was going to happen next. My partner also looked at me and was like ‘So we’re gonna be able to watch it tomorrow right?’. I sadly had to break the news that it was going to be a few days before could see the conclusion to the story. And that is a great testament to what this series has been doing so far. Delivering everything that could wish for and then leaving wanting more.
At the end of the day, I hope that when these films finish this particular story. They are able to do more with Fear Street. Tell more stories and turn it into an anthology series. There is a lot that can be done with this. And it’ll be fantastic to see what they deliver next.
RATING: 5 out of 5. It continues to blow away the expectations in such a fantastic way.
Fear Street Part One: 1994 and Fear Street Part Two: 1978 now available to stream on Netflix.
*Screener was provided by Netflix with the help of DailyDead’s Fear Street Contest.
FEAR STREET | A Film Trilogy Event Credit: Netflix
Sypnosis:
Shadyside, 1978. School’s out for summer and the activities at Camp Nightwing are about to begin. But when another Shadysider is possessed with the urge to kill, the fun in the sun becomes a gruesome fight for survival.
Fear Street 1978 starring Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd and Ryan Simpkins. Directed by Leigh Janiak. Screenplay by Zak Olkewicz and Leigh Janiak. Story by Phil Graziadel.
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