In 2015, R.L. Stine had a resurgence due to the success of the Goosebumps film. Which I’ll admit that I even found something to enjoy from it. But I wished that it was a bit darker.
My wish was granted with Netflix’s summer event – Fear Street.
The first chapter in this trilogy Fear Street Part 1: 1994 landed this past Friday on the streaming giant.
This film is something special. It is honestly the first fun film that I have watched in a very long time. It’s a callback to the 90s films of old that were fun. They didn’t care to take themselves too seriously. They were there to entertain and give us characters we can relate to and care about.
1994 gives us characters to care about in spades. Each of the performances in the film just oozes 90s love. One of the strongest characters in the film is Josh (played by Benjamin Flores Jr.). He has so much heart. I found myself rooting for Josh so much throughout the film. Deena (Kiana Madeira) and Sam (Olivia Scott Welch) were the next standouts. The story between them is one that had me deeply invested in what would happen with them.
The score and music used in the film was great. It helped the 90s nostalgia train a running as it felt like a greatest hits soundtrack. It was also great hearing Marco Beltrami score again.
This film is a gem. It encapsulates everything that was great about 90s horror. All of the references and easter eggs are a complete love letter to the genre. And it leaves me wanting to see what happens in the next chapter – FEAR STREET Part 2: 1978.
Rating: 5 out of 5.
It was directed by Leigh Janiak and starring Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald and Maya Hawke.
Synopsis: A circle of teenage friends accidentally encounter the ancient evil responsible for a series of brutal murders that have plagued their town for over 300 years. Welcome to Shadyside.
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