Welcome back to Shadyside, "Fear Street" fans!
R.L. Stine's hit teen novels are finally getting the feature film treatment they deserve in
a three-week summer spectacular, and if you're a fan of things that go bump in the night,
this is one fright film series you will not want to miss.
Horror fans are in for a triple treat when not one, not two, but three "Fear Street"
films arrive in the month of July.
For those who grew up on Stine's books, you already know that there's always something
terrible afoot in Shadyside, Ohio.
The small village even boasts a chilling nickname.
"Killer Capital, USA.'"
In the "Fear Street" trilogy, macabre events have plagued the community over several centuries,
leading an intrepid group of teens to try and put an end to the madness once and for
all.
Before you strap in for a summer vacation to this terror town, here's a look at everything
you need to know about the upcoming "Fear Street" films.
The "Fear Street" films premiere on the first three Fridays of July, starting on July 2.
"Part 1" takes audiences to 1994, when Shadyside is rocked by a series of slayings that add
to its longstanding history of brutal massacres.
This time, a group of kids step up to fight back after discovering a mysterious connection
between the killings -- and begin to suspect that they may be the next victims.
On the plus side, the sole survivor of a previous murder spree may just be their secret weapon.
"Part 2," which drops on July 9, takes place in 1978, when a spirited color war at Camp
Nightwing turns into a bloodbath.
And, finally, "Part 3," which arrives on July 16, goes back to 1666, showing us why Shadyside's
mascot is the Witches, by telling the tale of a colonial-era trial that doomed the town
to be cursed forevermore.
While each "Fear Street" movie is unique, the three stories are intertwined.
Not only do the resourceful teens at the center of the action look back at how Shadyside became
such a horror haven, but they use their newfound knowledge in order to chart a more hopeful
course for the future.
That's the idea, anyway.
Whether or not these kids can break the curse that has cost so many lives, or if they'll
just doom themselves while trying, remains to be seen.
Chances are that you'll recognize quite a few of the faces on-screen in the "Fear Street"
films, including Gillian Jacobs, who you might know from films like "Ibiza" as well as roles
in series like "Love" and the offbeat comedy "Community."
"What Jeff's doing right now is called denial and it is the first in five stages of grief
that ends with acceptance."
"Name any other stage."
"What are you, my final?"
Jacobs stars in the Fear Street trilogy as the only survivor of the Camp Nightwing massacre,
and a source of advice on how to stop -- or, at least, survive -- the newest batch of slayings.
Kiana Madeira also stars in the pic as Deena, one of the resourceful teens who tries to
stop the ongoing splatterfest.
You may have previously seen Madeira in the Canadian sitcom "Really Me," "Sacred Lies,"
or in the drama "Trinkets."
Meanwhile, Benjamin Flores, Jr. appears as Josh, a smart and internet-savvy kid who knows
a thing or two about conspiracy theories -- and, more importantly, his hometown's horrific
history.
Flores previously starred as Morris the Kid in "Ride Along" and as Dariush in the '80s
adventure throwback "Rim of the World."
You may also have seen him on TV as Louie Preston in "The Haunted Hathaways."
Sadie Sink also stars in the second camp-centric "Fear Street" installment.
You'll most likely recognize Sink from her celebrated role as Max Mayfield in "Stranger
Things."
"No, no, no, guys, why are you heading towards the sound?
Hello?
Hello-oh?
Shit."
"Stranger Things" wasn't Sink's only foray into thrillers.
She also starred as Haley in the horror movie "Eli," and had memorable roles in the drama
"The Glass Castle," and the 2016 sports drama "Chuck."
The all-star cast also includes Ashley Zukerman as Sheriff Nick Goode, and Maya Hawke.
All three films were directed by "Honeymoon" and "Scream: The TV Series" helmer Leigh Janiak,
who also co-wrote the screenplays alongside writing partner Phil Graziadei.
You'll have to wait until the summer to learn more about how these different characters
and time periods come together, but brace for a bloody good time when the "Fear Street"
trilogy arrives this July.
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