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Prom Night

2008Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

DramaHorror
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic173.8Rotten Tomatoes9%38%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Letterboxd1.9/5Metacritic173.8Rotten Tomatoes9%38%

Summary

Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life, though a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Nelson McCormick
Written by
J.S. Cardone
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Toby Jaffe
Music by
Paul Haslinger

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Facts

April 10, 2008 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
April 10, 2008
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
116 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Horror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesday, Prom Wrecker +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Prom Night?"

Questions about Prom Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prom Night?

NetflixSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Prom Night streams on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Prom Night worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4, Letterboxd 1.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 17). Audiences rate it higher (39 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Prom Night okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Prom Night scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Prom Night?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Prom Night a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.