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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II

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1987 | 97 min | Horror, Fantasy, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Crow or Obsession, start here.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Mary Lou Maloney, Hamilton High's Prom Queen of 1957, is killed during her coronation ceremony due to a prank gone wrong by her jilted boyfriend, Billy Nordham. Thirty years later, teen Vicki Carpenter is in the running for Prom Queen, but accidentally unleashes the vengeful spirit of Mary Lou, who will stop at nothing to be rightfully crowned, even if it means taking Vicki's poor body for a cruise!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bruce Pittman

  • Michael IronsideBill Nordham
  • Wendy LyonVicki Carpenter
  • Louis FerreiraCraig Nordham
  • Richard MonetteFather Cooper
  • Lisa SchrageMary Lou Maloney
  • Terri HawkesKelly Hennenlotter
  • Beverley HendryMonica Waters
  • Brock SimpsonJosh
  • Beth GondekJess Browning
  • Wendell SmithWalt Carpenter