Adjacent Roads To Fear Street
The Fear Street trilogy is an homage to slashers gone by while bringing the campy, stylized writing of R.L. Stine to the small screen for this Netflix trilogy. The first two episodes of the series are set in a small town in upstate New York that has been terrorized by a serial killer who leaves clues left behind in the form of bloodstains on the walls and doors. The third and final episode is set in a small town in upstate New York that has been terrorized by a serial killer who leaves clues left behind in the form of bloodstains on the walls and doors, but this time, there is also a new suspect: A young girl who has been living in fear since her family was killed.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
- Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Our full review of the movies you’ve seen this weekend can be found here.
10 movies to check out when you’ve finished watching the Fear Street trilogy! So without further ado, here are 10 movies to check out when you’ve finished watching the Fear Street trilogy! Some of these films may be new to you, while others may be classics. Whichever ones you choose, we hope you enjoy them as much as we did! ..
Scream
In Scream, a teenage boy named Jason (Adam Baldwin) is terrorized by a group of ghosts led by Ghostface (John Malkovich). The movie’s clever use of meta horror elements and its tongue-in-cheek take on the slasher genre make it one of the most memorable and popular teen movies ever made.
Sidney’s friends are all scared and don’t know what to do. Sidney is feeling so alone and scared, and she doesn’t know how to tell anyone. One night, Sidney’s friend Tracey comes over to watch TV and she sees a white mask on the floor. She assumes it’s someone from the police department because they’re always wearing masks like that. But when she looks closer, she realizes it’s not a police officer but instead her old friend Sidney’s Mother! The call from the killer has finally caught up to her mother, and Sidney is now stuck with her crazed friend.
As the movie progresses, more of the past is revealed which leads to some really memorable and tense segments. While the sequels end up with varying degrees of quality, the original is undoubtedly a great watch.
Final Destination
The Final Destination series is a classic teen slasher movie that has been around for over a decade. It started with the release of Final Destination in 2000 and has continued to be one of the most popular movies in the genre. This movie is known for its unique style of teen slasher, which is different from any other movie in the genre.
The second movie is a bit more down to earth and revolves around the students who go on the trip. When Alex has a premonition of their plane crashing, his crazy outburst prompts him, his teacher and a group of students to be thrown off the plane before it departs.
As fate would have it, their plane does explode but so too does Death’s plan for them to die. Now, the group find themselves dodging the FBI (who believe they caused the explosion) and Death itself, who sharpens his scythe and tries to kill the kids in increasingly creative ways every chance he gets.
Final Destination is a great choice for horror fans. It’s gory and full of some pretty gnarly deaths. ..
The Babysitter
The Babysitter is a Netflix Original movie that follows a young girl who is babysitting for her parents and their two children. She quickly realizes that the family is not what they seem and soon finds herself in the middle of something dark and sinister.
Cole is a young boy who loves spending time with his babysitter, Bee. One night, Cole discovers that Bee is actually a cold-blooded killer in league with the Devil. This revelation throws Cole into a state of confusion and fear, as he begins to question everything he knows about life and love. The story explores the consequences of Cole’s discovery as he tries to navigate the treacherous waters of adulthood while holding onto his innocence. ..
As the night draws near for Cole, he realizes that he’s not the only one in danger. The killers who have been after him for months are coming after him too. With only the help of Bee and her band of survivors, Cole must find a way to survive before it’s too late.
The Babysitter is a horror movie that channels similar vibes to Fear Street and does so with a solid screenplay in the process.
Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day is a horror film that uses a simple premise to create an interesting story. Tree, an arrogant and spoiled student, is forced to relive her birthday over and over again. This always results in her death. ..
As the movie progresses though, she starts to make sense of what’s happening to her and tries to find a way to fight back.
The movie is a mix of horror and comedy, with a twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Goosebumps
If you’re a fan of R.L. Stine, away from the TV series from the 90s is this family-friendly adventure. With R.L. Stine himself along for the ride (played by the ever enigmatic Jack Black), this tale works well to pay tribute to the best monsters from the Goosebumps books. In doing so, it also delivers an accessible ride that the whole family can enjoy. ..
Zach, R.L. Stine’s daughter, teams up with Hannah and Stine after the popular author’s monsters are set loose from their books. As they go on the rampage across Madison, Delaware, it’s up to Zach, Hannah and Stine to save the day.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a slasher movie that follows the conventional route so many have taken before it. A group of teens are stalked by a hook-wielding maniac and begin getting killed off one at a time. ..
As the group of friends try to piece together what happened, they quickly realize that something is not right. They soon realize that someone in their group was responsible for the death of an innocent man and is determined to get their revenge.
The story is pretty basic in truth, although the mystery is intriguing enough to keep watching until the end. ..
The Cabin in the Woods
The Cabin in the Woods is a horror film that takes the tried and tested camp horror idea and expands on it to create something wholly original. This film is best experienced without knowing too much about it, so that you can experience the suspense and terror for yourself. ..
Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, only to find out that the cabin is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in a car accident. The friends are terrorized and have to fight for their lives as the ghost tries to kill them. ..
This film is unique in its intention and definitely worth a watch. It’s an interesting take on the traditional horror movie, with a twist that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The Nightmare on Elm Street series is a film that has been around for over thirty years and it still holds up to this day. It spawned a whole host of kids who are afraid to sleep, but the film still holds up to today.
For many people, A Nightmare on Elm Street is synonymous with Freddy Kreuger, the child murderer who haunts the dreams of teenagers in order to exact his revenge. In recent years, the franchise has been revived with new movies and a popular TV series. Can the kids stop him before it’s too late? ..
The original “The Shining” is a classic horror movie that has been loved by audiences for over 50 years. The film is full of imaginative and gruesome deaths, memorable one-liners and dream sequences.
Urban Legend
Urban Legend is a movie that is not terribly original and does not do anything outside the norm. Both Urban Legend and its sequel Urban Legend: Final Cut get some brownie points though for its original premise and imaginative killings. ..
As the students try to figure out who is responsible for the killings, they come up against a series of secrets and mysteries that have been hidden from them for years. Along the way, they must use their imaginations and creativity to solve the murders and find out what happened 25 years ago.
Urban Legend has a nice little twist at the end (as does its sequel) while the host of killings are timely enough to keep you watching until the end. ..
Halloween
This 1978 slasher is one of the most iconic and well-known horror movies of all time. It’s still a popular movie to watch today, and it’s still one of the most suspenseful and exciting films to watch.
Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield 15 years after killing his sister on Halloween. After murdering her on Halloween 15 years prior, he’s on the hunt again and will seemingly stop at nothing to get his revenge.
With a tense atmosphere and engaging protagonist, Laurie is another must-watch horror movie. This movie is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
- “The Fear Street Trilogy” by Stephen King
- “The Shining” by Stanley Kubrick
- “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson
- “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith
- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson 6. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn 7. “House of Cards” by Kevin Spacey 8. “Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde 9. “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel 10.“Dune”?
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
