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Poster for Fear Street: 1994

Fear Street: 1994

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2021 | 108 min | Horror, Mystery, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 28 times its budget and it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

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 and horror fans. If you loved Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that's plagued their notorious town for centuries.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $284 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 222K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leigh Janiak

  • Kiana MadeiraDeena
  • Olivia Scott WelchSamantha Fraser
  • Benjamin Flores Jr.Josh
  • Julia RehwaldKate
  • Fred HechingerSimon
  • Maya HawkeHeather
  • Charlene AmoiaRachel Thompson / Sunnyvale Customer
  • David ThompsonRyan Torres
  • Noah Bain GarretSkull Mask
  • Darrell Britt-GibsonMartin