The votes are in and murder is in the air. In this episode of Based on a Book, we head back to Shadyside High to cover the latest Fear Street Netflix installment: Prom Queen!

Join us as we break down the blood-soaked drama, 80s nostalgia, and slasher tropes that make this new addition to the Fear Street franchise so deliciously deadly. We talk final girls, killer clues, prom-worthy fashion, and how this one stacks up against the original Prom Queen book by R.L. Stine.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Prom Queen by R.L. Stine
• Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025 Film)

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Chapters:

(00:00 ) Introductions

(02:03 ) Non-Spoiler Movie Thoughts

(08:28 ) Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(37:00 ) Favorite Death Scenes

(40:29 ) Visuals, Vibes, and Future Fears

(47:05 ) Slasher Superlatives