Sadie Sink (Ziggy), Emily Rudd (Cindy), Ryan Simpkins (Alice), McCabe Slye (Tommy), Gillian Jacobs (C. Berman), Kiana Madeira (Deena), Benjamin Flores Jr. (Josh), Ted Sutherland (Nick Goode).
Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 begins with C.Berman as this sequel is tied back to the original, though the timeline is more than a little confusing. The Shadyside curse has followed the Shadysiders to Camp Nightwing where the carnage continues when a camper becomes possessed by the urge to kill. With the plot now in place, the story becomes about survival and solving the curse before everyone is killed leading to a fairly fast moving ride to the end.
Acting was once again pretty good with Sink and Rudd both delivering well in a variety of scenes. Simpkins added nicely and delivered well, as did Slye, Jacobs, Madeira, Flores and the remainder of the supporting cast many of which returned in their previous roles.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are again nicely done with good variety and a reasonably solid feel. VFX and physical effects also remain consistent and fitting. Dialogue continues to have decent depth and move things along, while the varied soundtrack remind us of the storyline timeframe.
Overall Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 is an enjoyable sequel consistent with the first film. This installment builds on the main plot while adding nice depth to the storyline and characters. Those who enjoyed the first film should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of sexuality, plenty of violence, gore, foul language, and potentially disturbing images and scenes, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2021
Reviewed: 10.25.21
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Teen Screams, LGBTQ Films, Horror Series, Mystery
copyright ©2021 Dave Riedel
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