while the formula bears many familiar beats as its predecessor, director Leigh Janiak continues her streak with another solid R-rated slasher that delivers brutal kills and likable characters that make those deaths hurt
this is a grosser and meaner film than 1994; the kills come and go with a perfunctory swiftness that suggests a condescension to the material, not a genuine affection for it; There's plenty of blood but no heart put into pumping it
these kills [in "Part Two: 1978"] were more shocking, the atmosphere more tense, the characters more believable and well-rounded, and the world-building about Sarah Fier's legacy more thoughtful
"Part 2" is its own exhilarating adventure that showcases a dynamic cast of characters and revels in lots and lots of bloody murder; Despite the sometimes tedious pacing and repetitive script, it's a classic-feeling slasher that delights in gore
"Fear Street", plays like “Scream” meets “Stranger Things” built on a supernatural premise sturdy enough to sustain interest and suspense over nearly six hours; it's a motley of gore and nostalgia as told through an endearing cast of teenage rebe
"1978" may not completely reframe the overall "Fear Street" story from curiosity to tragedy all by itself, but tracking the casual ways that past decisions and stratifications hold sway on future generations does make this a richer viewing experience
by Meagan Navarro [Bloody Disgusting ]
by Benjamin Lee [The Guardian ]
by Molly Freeman [ScreenRant ]
