Fear Street: 1978
Seen it?2021 | 111 min | Horror, Mystery, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Fear Street: 1994 or Barbarian, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1978, two rival groups at Camp Nightwing must band together to solve a terrifying mystery when horrors from their towns' history come alive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 178K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leigh Janiak
- Sadie SinkZiggy Berman
- Emily RuddCindy Berman
- Ryan SimpkinsAlice
- McCabe SlyeTommy Slater
- Gillian JacobsC. Berman / Adult Ziggy
- Kiana MadeiraDeena
- Benjamin Flores Jr.Josh
- Ted SutherlandYoung Nick Goode
- Meghan PackerTV Anchor
- Matthew ZukMayor Will Goode