Fear Street author confirms which novel is being adapted for next movie in Netflix horror series – and production starts soon
Jan. 15, 2024R. L. Stine has teased what’s in store for the hugely popular streaming franchise
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Netflix’s next Fear Street movie will be the first based on a specific R.L. Stine novel – and now we know what title it’ll be. What’s more, it’s confirmed to be kicking off production very soon, too.
The Goosebumps author took to social media recently to share the news, writing: “I can finally announce that a new Fear Streetmovie is about to go into production for Netflix. It’s based on my Fear Street book, The Prom Queen.”
While the horror trilogy takes inspiration from Stine’s book series, none of the outings adapt a specific installment. Last year, Netflix’s Head of Film Scott Stuber explained that Fear Street 4 would be more of a standalone outing than its predecessors, which goes some way to explaining why it’s more of a direct interpretation.
Published in 1992, The Prom Queen follows Lizzie McVay, one of Shadyside High’s five prom queen candidates. She soon realizes she’s got bigger things to worry about than winning the crown, though, when her competitors start getting brutally murdered one by one. Can Lizzie stop the killer before she becomes the next victim?
Fear Street Part One, Part Two, and Part Three are streaming on Netflix now. While we wait for more news on the new flick, check out our guide to the most excitingupcoming horror moviesheading our way.
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