[2], Its theatrical run expanded on August 15, 1980 to New York City and Los Angeles, and included select midnight screenings. Home on Prom Night is a short parody of '80s slasher movie tropes, seen through the eyes of someone whose only concept of a knife in the back is her friends signing up for camp counsellor jobs without her.

For all the fancy trappings and buildup, most people’s prom experiences never quite live up to the as-seen-on-TV expectations.

The alcoholic school janitor, Sykes, witnesses Wendy's murder and attempts to notify the school staff, but they dismiss it as a drunken rant. The killer is Alex the younger brother of Robin the girl that fell from the window years earlier when her classmates' practical joke got her killed. She was involved in Robin's death. Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves - messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.

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[17] Lynch was enthusiastic about casting Curtis, as she had established herself in the horror genre portraying Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978). [35] In order to make the sequence appear realistic, the special effects team decided to build a prop floor through which the actor, David Mucci, could place his head, creating the illusion of his severed head lying on the floor. Movie remakes that should never have been or shouldn't be made. Chosen answer: The girl in the van was Jude.

[30], Because of the way the film is structured, the majority of the film's cast spent little time together collectively, as each appear in their own individual subplots leading up to (and during) the prom. Kim finds Nick and tries to help him to safety, but is confronted by Alex. Davi Silva. "[19] According to Curtis, Prom Night was the first project in which she "made any money. I really enjoyed the secret ending. [2] By October 1980, the film had grossed a sum of $12 million. Meanwhile, Kim and Alex's father (also the school principal) learns that the sex offender blamed for Robin's death has escaped from a psychiatric facility. "[14], Leslie Nielsen, an established film and television actor, was cast as Kim Hammond's father; this role marks one of the last serious films for Nielsen, as he spent the remainder of his career performing in comedies.

You might be wondering who these adorable children are. [66] It was then released on DVD by Anchor Bay on February 18, 1998 with a re-mastered widescreen transfer, and was one of the company's first DVD releases.

"[52], Variety noted that the film "[borrows] shamelessly from Carrie and any number of gruesome exploitationers pic [from a story by Robert Gunza (sic) Jr.] manages to score a few horrific points amid a number of sagging moments.

And by doing so killing her family, friends, and her enemies. Our goal is to save you time and money by sharing our thoughts and recommendations on which movies to race to theaters for, which to watch at home and those to actively avoid. [65] Among these were a scene in which Mr. and Mrs. Hammond meet with Dr. Fairchild, a psychologist evaluating Mrs. Hammond; three brief scenes featuring Adele, a temporary school secretary who is encountered by Mr. Hammond and Kim, respectively; a sequence in which Jude, Vicki and Kim pass notes during biology class; and Kim returning home and speaking briefly with her mother.

[46] During its opening week runs in New York City and Los Angeles, the film earned a combined $1.3 million, and marked Avco Embassy's highest-grossing Los Angeles opening to date, as well as breaking weekend records in Philadelphia and New England. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her dark past. "[57] The News-Press wrote: "If Carrie and Friday the 13th weren't enough for you, this will satisfy your appetite for youth, gore and chills.

Teenage blood is spilling.

In 2008, a remake was released, which also bears little resemblance to the 1980 film.
Yeah, I did! And by the way the deaths are repeating like 24/7.

You see her flashback as young Jude when she receives her prank phone call then she meets Slick walking on her way to school. How many people fall victim to Richard Fenton? It features supporting performances from Casey Stevens, Eddie Benton, Mary Beth Rubens and Michael Tough. But there's something I can't figure out. What makes Alternate Ending different from other film sites and podcasts? The 1980 slasher film Prom Night is not a particularly memorable entry in its field: save for a reasonably satisfying lead performance by Jamie Lee Curtis in her scream queen years, and a notorious five-minute disco breakdown right about the time that the viewer is just about ready for the climax to kick in, there's not a lot to it. "[62], Scholar Richard Nowell considers Prom Night one of the most influential slasher films of the 1980s. As the two men get to know each other, he becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. What makes Alternate Ending different from other film sites and podcasts? [23] Mary Beth Rubens, who appears as Kim's ill-fated friend, Kelly Lynch, had recently graduated from the Montreal Theatre School when she was cast in the role. She wasn't moving around it to complete the action and I couldn't control her afterwards. Sabrina Rojas Weiss. [38] The soundtrack of Prom Night includes several disco songs which are featured prominently in the film's prom scene. It is the one totally innocent year of the genre: prior to that, there simply weren't enough of them for it to register as a distinct genre instead of just a narrative skeleton that a few scattered horror films had employed to largely good effect, and afterwards, all you have are, Alternate Ending was formed when three friends realized they all shared a passion for movies. "[55], Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times deemed the film "an efficient rather than stylish Canadian-made horror picture that mercifully lets you complete its grislier moments in your imagination. [39] Under orders from producer Peter Simpson, Zaza wrote a series of disco songs over a five-day period, closely copying the original tracks that were intended to be used in the film. I love the attention to detail, the little easter eggs around the room and the way the narrative keeps playing a bit with your expectation. [42] The company subsequently developed an extensive marketing campaign to promote the film. She and the killer stare at each other and Kim realizes his identity. As Kelly gets dressed, an unidentified figure wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing approaches her and slits her throat with a mirror shard. [34], In terms of on-screen violence, Lynch had intentionally devised the film to have a minimal amount of gore, as he did not want it to be overtly gratuitous; however, the distributor, Avco Embassy Pictures, mandated that they include some graphic violence, resulting in the on-screen decapitation of Lou Farmer in the finale. In the changing room after gym class, Kim and Kelly discover the locker room mirror cracked with a shard missing. I understand it's fun but seriously is it too much to ask not to concentrate. I understand why the killer was after the 4 teenagers that were responsible for Robin's death. Cast : Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 3:21pm, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 2:07pm, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at 12:46pm, Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at 1:19pm, Behind the Scenes: Spontaneous - Interview with Brian Duffield - Alternate Ending.

With Tim Conlon, Cynthia Preston, David Stratton, Courtney Taylor. With Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, Dana Davis. Directed by Nelson McCormick. At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years previously. It was originally released on VHS in 1981 by MCA Universal in North America, at the beginnings of home video popularity, licensed directly from then-production company SimCom, who had licensed theatrical distribution to Avco-Embassy.

", and leading to a scared Robin accidentally falling to her death through a second story window. Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life, though a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends. It's UNBELIEVABLE how many degrees of sass and ignorance are in this game!Side note, FOUND THE SECRET ENDING! I'm not going to be surprised if it gets released on DVD for cheap and quick. Now, Donna and her friends must find a way to escape the sadistic rampage of an obsessed killer, and survive their Prom Night. During its opening week in select cities (including Chicago, Milwaukee, Louisville, and several cities in Texas), it grossed $1,189,636 at the U.S. box office, and was subsequently slated for a staggered platform release.

With Brittany Snow, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, Dana Davis. I ought to try that sometime.Kelly: I'm serious.Drew: So am I. [6] For the filming of the decapitation itself, a dummy head was crafted via prosthetics, and moulded around a prop skull. Seriously don't spend your money or the time for dull acting, cheap scares, and a 'Night to die for' when watching the film.1 star out of 10.