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Fear Street Part Two: 1978

2021

Leigh Janiak

Emily Rudd, Sadie Sink, Gillian Jacobs, Ryan Simpkins ...

6.0

6,030

Horror. Mystery In 1978, Camp Nightwing is divided by the campers and counselors who hail from the prosperous town of Sunnyvale and the campers and maintenance staffers from the downtrodden town of Shadyside, but when horrors from their towns shared history come alive, they must band together to solve a terrifying mystery before it’s too late.

	Author	Review
United States	Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter	"A reminder that nothing good ever happens at camp (...) It’s a classic-feeling slasher that delights in gore and an affirming example of Janiak’s confidence behind the camera."	POS
United Kingdom	Benjamin Lee The Guardian	"It’s a far darker, and grimmer, film than the first (...) so much of what makes this work is an extraordinarily talented group of young actors"	POS
United States	Michael Nordine Variety	"Though less compelling than the first entry, this middle installment does inspire hope that the trilogy will end on a strong note."	NEU
United States	Carly Lane Collider	"The follow-up to 'Part One: 1994' delivers on just about every level (...) revisits all those familiar tropes in ways that pay homage to the subgenre without letting nostalgia goggles detract from the tragic story."	POS
United States	Anna Menta Decider	"The second installment in the Fear Street franchise is even better than the first (...) Personally, I can’t wait for the full story of Sarah Fier in Fear Street: Part 3."	POS
United States	Chris Evangelista SlashFilm	"While Fear Street Part 1 did an acceptable job recreating the style of the 1990s, there’s never a moment where Part 2 conjures up a genuine feel for the ’70s (...) the real strength of Fear Street is in its characters"	NEU
United States	Steve Greene IndieWire	"A lean, brutal camp slasher with plenty of purpose and payoff (...) there’s a confidence and a streamlined approach to '1978' that makes for a richer experience in both part and whole than its predecessor"	POS
United States	Kristy Puchko IGN	"Its script is jam-packed with plot points. Its characters lack polish (...) After such a strong first chapter, Part 2 feels a tad underwhelming but it’s still a wicked good time."	NEU
Canada	Sandy Schaefer CBR	"Although it lacks the element of surprise that made Part 1: 1994 such a hoot, Fear Street Part 2: 1978 is gorier and more confident in terms of its execution, yet just as delightfully kitschy."	POS
United States	Nick Allen rogerebert.com	"A summer camp slasher that’s afraid of campiness, and one that’d be a better fit for group therapy sessions than sleepovers (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Ian Freer Empire	"'1978' is arguably a less fun ride than '1994' (...) But it cements the idea that telling a narrative in feature-length instalments can be a fruitful mode for ambitious long-form storytelling (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU

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