Fear Street Part Two: 1978 | Film Review

 

I posted my review of the first Fear Street film yesterday, and you can read it HERE. This is the second part to the Fear Street Trilogy, where we learn more backstory about the events of the first film.

The kids at Camp Nightwing are terrorised by a mysterious killer in the cursed town of Shadyside.

I really enjoyed this film. I didn't like it as much as the first one, but it's definitely a solid sequel.

I really liked the way that the two stories were connected. You thought you knew what would happen based on the first film, but there were definitely some surprises.

The sequel introduces new ideas and a new set of characters that are as fleshed-out and real as the characters in the first film.

I found that the campground was a really interesting setting. The writers and director did a good job of letting the environment completely shape these characters.

The premise of the sequel is just as interesting as the first film, but I found it less captivating. These characters aren't as likeable, so we don't really root for them like we did in the previous movie.

This film wasn't the easiest to get into or become invested in, but it got great towards the end.

I think that it would have been hard to make this film as compelling as the first because we already have some insight into what's going on, and what's going to happen.

Having said that, the ending really elevated the entire film.

Overall, this is a good film. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first, but it's still a solid horror movie that's definitely worth watching.

7/10 as a sequel

6/10 as a standalone movie