A teenage girl’s life is forever changed after witnessing the brutal murder of her mother by a psycho stalker. Three years later, she has moved on and started a new life, and is anxiously awaiting her prom night. Everything is perfect, and the night couldn’t be going any better; that is, until the insane psycho-killer breaks out of prison and panic ensues.
Thus, is the story of Prom Night. Now, I’m not saying this isn’t a thrilling movie that will keep you interested; but it won’t keep you guessing. I, like many others, enjoy a good nail-biter every once in a while… but this seems more like a cheap thrill. When it gets to the end, I wasn’t very satisfied.
Most scary movies aren't too inventive, and seem to follow a cookie cut-out for a plot. This rings true in Prom Night. It is full of horror movie cliches, and gets a little redundant. I can forgive the lacking sets and untrained acting, but the movie just didn't have much spark.
Part of this is due to the weak cast, but then again, what Mtv horror film would be starring an A-list cast? For a high-school centered movie, I would begrudgingly give it a thumbs up. But that’s being generous, and based on the fact that the majority of viewers will probably be high-schoolers.
The film is directed by Nelson McCormick, starring Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, and Dana Davis, of which, Brittany Snow is probably the only semi-recognizable name (Hairspray, John Tucker Must Die, American Dreams).
If you see this film, watch it with low expectations and you’ll be pleasantly pleased.
Part of this is due to the weak cast, but then again, what Mtv horror film would be starring an A-list cast? For a high-school centered movie, I would begrudgingly give it a thumbs up. But that’s being generous, and based on the fact that the majority of viewers will probably be high-schoolers.
The film is directed by Nelson McCormick, starring Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, and Dana Davis, of which, Brittany Snow is probably the only semi-recognizable name (Hairspray, John Tucker Must Die, American Dreams).
If you see this film, watch it with low expectations and you’ll be pleasantly pleased.
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