Hi all!

Today I will be ranking/reviewing the Fear Street trilogy, that came to Netflix last month. This series is based off books written by R.L. Stine, spanning three different timelines: 1994, 1978 and 1666. In the fictional town of Shadyside, a group of teenagers must work together to end an evil curse that has plagued their home for centuries. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

PART ONE – 1994

Believe it or not, my ranking is pretty straightforward. I loved Part One the most, Part Two second and Part Three, third. As a die-hard lover of the 90’s, this was an excellent way to kick off the series. The soundtrack, outfits and overall vibe, gave me such nostalgia. It was also loosely based off of Scream, which is one of my favourite horror movie franchises. Furthermore, I loved the pacing. It was a completely action-packed hour and a half, that felt like a standalone movie. It hearkened back to those beloved, classic teen slashers, one would watch at a sleepover. I was really impressed.

PART TWO – 1978 

Part Two was loosely based off of Friday the 13th, with a 70’s summer camp setting. There are references to Stephen King’s Carrie and Pet Sematary, which I thought was a nice touch. Once again, the soundtrack and style was on point. There was also plenty of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll, to set the mood. In this instalment, we get a glimpse into the murders at Camp Nightwing, that saw the aforementioned curse, reach a terrifying peak. I rated this one slightly lower than Part One, because it didn’t fill me with as much excitement. I enjoyed it thoroughly (who doesn’t adore Sadie Sink?) but it didn’t hit as hard. Having said all that, I did not see the twist coming! 

PART THREE – 1666

Part Three is split into two additional parts – 1666 and 1994 (continued). If that doesn’t make sense, it will, once everything comes together. In 1666 (loosely based off The Witch), we finally get to witness Sarah Fier’s origin story and how the curse began. It takes place in Union, before Shadyside and Sunnyvale were divided. The reason I rated Part Three, third, was because a.) I found the pacing to be a lot slower and b.) it shared screen time with 1994; not allowing for its own feature-length story. Part Three is the most emotional part in the trilogy – the one where viewers receive all the answers. The ending in 1994 was excellent, coming full-circle, with a hint that the story may continue someday.

Update: I would rank Fear Street: Prom Queen in fourth place. It was very underwhelming, especially compared to the trilogy (read more here). 

Overall, I highly recommend Fear Street for those wishing to be spooked. It wasn’t terrifying, but it definitely raised the hairs on the back of my neck, which is all one could ask for! It was expertly shot and pieced together. Check it out! 

Thank you so much for reading! What were your thoughts on the Fear Street trilogy? How would you rank them? 

Peace & Love xoxo