Fear Street Part One: 1994
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 2, 2021
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ahmedaiman1999Jul 3, 2021
With a masked killer and piled-up dead bodies spurting buckets galore of blood, the first installment in the trilogy that will be released weekly over the course of July screams at you that it will be crammed with 90's slasher sub-genreWith a masked killer and piled-up dead bodies spurting buckets galore of blood, the first installment in the trilogy that will be released weekly over the course of July screams at you that it will be crammed with 90's slasher sub-genre tropes to the hilt. And it is. The story zeros in on a group of teens living in a the town of Shadyside, which is in a feud with the neighboring town of Sunnyvale, with an advantage to the latter due to the stigma that surrounds Shadyside for being notorious for a bloodstained history of murders. The plot takes ages to actually kick off, as I think the movie got carried away quite a bit in laying out its 90s-inspired setting. Our teenage heroes are: Deena (Kiana Madeira), who, despite witnessing an accident, spends a big chunk of the movie in denial of the real threat, underestimating it and regarding it as a series of pranks. Her brother, Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr.), is a nerd, internet-obsessed introvert who's a firm believer that what happens in the town is an entailment of darker secrets. Accordingly, he spends his time tracing the murders over the history, attempting to put the pieces together. Additionally, there are Kate (Julia Rehwald) and Simon (Fred Hechinger), classmates who serve as the comic relief characters at first before the story takes a darker, more earnest turn in its second half. Things improves significantly from there onwards. We finally get a glimpse at the lore the other two parts would expand on. But it's how the film unfolds is what impressed me for it somewhat managed to dodge the traps similar films that try to capture the characteristic features of a genre in a certain era it pays an homage to fall into: either ending up being a mere flimsy imitation of the movies in question or a self-serious film that tries too hard to keep things on a light footing.

First, I think it's a pretty smart decision that of taking a seamless diversion in its general tone from a full-on cheesy horror flick to a more serious and more dramatically hefty one while keeping on the campiness with no skimping on jump scares, juicy blood splatter, rapid zoom-ins, to name a few, to the last minute, as well as occult and possession (sorta!!) elements, which are even at the core of the plot. That's not to mention a plethora of references to classic horror films such as Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and Jaws, as well as an allusion to The Shining and the door-breaking axe scene, but that's beside the point, anyway. Secondly, and as faithful to the 90s era as it is, the movie doesn't shy away from borrowing the distinct Stranger Things-approach that has been the go to for any film lately that tries to balance out the dread of horror films with a nostalgic flavor, the thing that also, somehow, heightens the intense spooky moments and renders them quite unsettling, due to the discordance between the warm ambiance — that of nostalgia — that prevails the scene and the gory, shocking happenings that penetrate it. Finally, in its exploration of the mythology, the movie clearly takes a page or two from the modern horror films that revived the genre in the recent years. However, with the exception of some twists, the story is very predictable and also has a formulaic structure. And one could see how the arcs of the characters would wind up from a mile. To end on a positive note, the soundtrack is chock-full of cool, adeptly implemented needle drops. Can't wait for the even more messy and gruesome 70s horror!… Expand
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tiaraxbJul 3, 2021
It was a really good movie, so i’m confused about the bad reviews. It was enjoyable and it had that 90s vibe that I really liked.
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HabibiehakimJul 2, 2021
Trust me, i already know that this Trilogy is gonna be freakin' awesome based on Fear Street Part I: 1994, i'm never so excited for a horror movie before, and Fear Street Part I: 1994 delivers a fantastic brutal story, amazing performance,Trust me, i already know that this Trilogy is gonna be freakin' awesome based on Fear Street Part I: 1994, i'm never so excited for a horror movie before, and Fear Street Part I: 1994 delivers a fantastic brutal story, amazing performance, and it just absolutely a blast, Fear Street Part I: 1994 is the most exciting yet frightening opening trilogy i've ever watch, and i'm super excited for Part II and Part III next week and 2 weeks again.… Expand
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babyimyourssJul 3, 2021
Deena and Sam are particularly interesting for the way the film develops the couple's troubled relationship, which comes to an end full of unresolved feelings. Olivia Scott Welch doesn't stand out as much as Sam, but Kiana Madeira steals theDeena and Sam are particularly interesting for the way the film develops the couple's troubled relationship, which comes to an end full of unresolved feelings. Olivia Scott Welch doesn't stand out as much as Sam, but Kiana Madeira steals the show as Deena, delivering in her performance the teen anguish of someone who has struggled at home and in relationships but still doesn't know how to put this whirlwind of emotions into words. , as well as being highly skilled when the situation gets tough. The duo formed by Fred Hechinger and Julia Rehwald is another highlight. Simon and Kate, the two are helpful, but also demonstrate a more provocative and occasionally perverse and acidic side to youth.
In addition to showing the potential of what lies ahead, FEAR STREET: 1994 achieves by being a slasher self-conscious enough to subvert audience expectations, but without entering the territory of parody or excessive irony. Director Leigh Janiak delivers horror with an adventurous taste, bathed equally in blood and neon. Between teen dramas and axes, the film kills the nostalgia for the subgenre with an original work, which respects the classics without getting lost in the homage.… Expand
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vancityboyJul 6, 2021
Netflix got it right, This movie was fantastic from start to finish and took left turns when possible. The characters are interesting enough to want to find out wher ethey end up. Looking forward to the other 2 coming in the trilogy! This isNetflix got it right, This movie was fantastic from start to finish and took left turns when possible. The characters are interesting enough to want to find out wher ethey end up. Looking forward to the other 2 coming in the trilogy! This is a fun film with good scares and dark enough to use comedy when required. Check it out!… Expand
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moscosoooJul 3, 2021
I'm not a real fan of horror movies but this one got me, it's not very scary and has a really good storyline.
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yociiJul 3, 2021
i haven't been excited for a horror movie in a while!! i can't wait till july 9th and 16th!! watch it, it's definitely worth it
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BeeThreeJul 2, 2021
I really loved it! Been a while since I’ve watched a horror movie I’ve enjoyed. I was a bit skeptical going in, but the 90’s throwback drew me in.
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Eaaz1221Jul 3, 2021
Actually very catchy movie, keeps you on the edge, has a very nice filmography, would recommend a 100%
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jamilleaJul 5, 2021
i love it so much, it’s funny, brilliant, scary, exciting and very very gay so y’all should watch it too
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lunagg1Jul 3, 2021
A teen, fresh, young, non pretentious horror movie with a lot of nostalgic vibes and a lot of slasher moments that we all needed to see it on screen again. Lesson number one: Never get emotionally attached to a slasher character. Made my day.
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heatherpzJul 3, 2021
The fact that it's a trilogy announced from the beginning helps to create an interest in continuity, if only for the pleasure of following what could get worse. I'm really excited to see that more they can bring. It was so fun
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GuilhermeDuarteJul 5, 2021
Amazing Film! I don't like horror movies but Fear Street is a really good movie! Combining elements from the 90s with a great mystery, I loved it!
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Al21Jul 3, 2021
The movie was fun and i love the nostalgia it made me feel, the wlw representation was a nice bonus and i'm glad it's making straight men show their fragile masculinity in these reviews.
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EvilMrJinglesJul 17, 2021
A good throwback to 90’s era teen horror movies like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. High production values, likable characters and some nice kills.
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AaronAAug 8, 2021
Do not watch this series if you fear the gay agenda.

Otherwise, watch all 3. Do not stop after one or two parts, because the third one is the one that transcends it from a basic-but-entertaining story to a very good one.
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jackcarlin18Jul 9, 2021
A vibrantly fun and frantic neon-soaked throwback slasher, dripping in enough mid-90’s sensory abuse to make me rage at not being a teen in that decade. A high energy slasher that would make Craven smile from the grave.
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RichardSayreSep 30, 2021
FEAR STREET: 1994 is everything you want from a slasher - a killer ensemble of teenage actors, a menacing villain (or villains in this case), characters you grow to actually care for, and don't even get me started on the kills. Some reviewsFEAR STREET: 1994 is everything you want from a slasher - a killer ensemble of teenage actors, a menacing villain (or villains in this case), characters you grow to actually care for, and don't even get me started on the kills. Some reviews complain of the needle drops but they never once felt excessive, and to me only hightened the 90's mood. Absolutely amazing directing from first time director Leigh Janiak, and a plot that dishes out equal amounts of scare and lore without feeling bogged down or dragged out. Overall, an absolutely kickass entry to the trilogy, and look forward to the next two weekends! R.L. Stine is a national treasure.… Expand
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FlyingPiloswineJul 21, 2021
An excellent couch + popcorn flick. Drawing similarities between this series and Stranger Things is inevitable. But as someone who really likes that style, I am all aboard. The characters are unique enough to make me flip-flop between likingAn excellent couch + popcorn flick. Drawing similarities between this series and Stranger Things is inevitable. But as someone who really likes that style, I am all aboard. The characters are unique enough to make me flip-flop between liking and disliking them as people, which is cool. Established tropes get a fresh take. Once again, the best part of these movies is watching all the fragile egos freak out about how two girls kissing is going to murder their children, how this movie has grown legs and arms and goes around torturing white men, ad nauseum.… Expand
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CoonarosJul 29, 2021
Fear steet is an old school entertaining movie. it reminds me some of the classic horror movies like scream friday 13 and more with a nice comdine of all . And there is the nice humor of R L Stine the write of Goosebumps makes the film evenFear steet is an old school entertaining movie. it reminds me some of the classic horror movies like scream friday 13 and more with a nice comdine of all . And there is the nice humor of R L Stine the write of Goosebumps makes the film even better. i suggest this and the other 2 films for sure. Its not a solid 10 cause is not as powerfull as the third movie of the series.Also the less enjoyable was the second movie but still i have great time with it… Expand
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WalterTGBOct 31, 2021
A very well done film with many memorable scenes and likeable characters, and it does a good job setting up the whole franchise. Sadly it is not very unique and has some instances of weird plot elements and stupid decisions, but overall thisA very well done film with many memorable scenes and likeable characters, and it does a good job setting up the whole franchise. Sadly it is not very unique and has some instances of weird plot elements and stupid decisions, but overall this is a well done and very good movie, that you should definitely check out.… Expand
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SamuelGN_22Jul 18, 2021
Fear Street Part One: 1994 begins a refreshing saga for a dead subgenre like the slasher, very funny and bloody. Perfect!
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PopKulturowyJul 8, 2021
Jeśli chodzi o filmowe adaptacje powieści grozy, to niekwestionowanym liderem w tej kategorii zdaje się być Stephen King. Co roku mamy wysyp tytułów opartych na jego twórczości. W ostatnim czasie pojawiło się jednak sporo informacjiJeśli chodzi o filmowe adaptacje powieści grozy, to niekwestionowanym liderem w tej kategorii zdaje się być Stephen King. Co roku mamy wysyp tytułów opartych na jego twórczości. W ostatnim czasie pojawiło się jednak sporo informacji dotyczących ekranizacji innego, mniej uznanego autora młodzieżowych horrorów. Na Netflix miała właśnie miejsce premiera pierwszej części trylogii Ulica Strachu, która oryginalnie wyszła spod pióra R. L. Stine’a.

Miasteczko Shadyside to amerykańska stolica zbrodni. Brutalne morderstwa są tutaj na porządku dziennym, co nie zmienia faktu, że wciąż mieszkają tam praworządni obywatele. Kompletnym przeciwieństwem tego miejsca jest sąsiadujące z nim miasteczko Sunnyvale, będące jednym z najpopularniejszych i najpogodniejszych miejsc w kraju. Gdy dochodzi do kolejnego mordu, z początku niewiele osób się tym przejmuje. Nie mija jednak wiele czasu, a my przekonujemy się, że nie było to zwykłe przestępstwo. Zaczynają się dziać dziwne i mocno zaskakujące rzeczy.

Sama historia zaczyna się właśnie od mocno brutalnego morderstwa, do którego dochodzi w centrum handlowym. Miejscowa młodzież niespecjalnie się tym przejmuje, a wręcz stroi sobie żarty, a niektórzy mówią o klątwie wiedźmy Sarah Fier. Jednak kto normalny uwierzyłby w istnienie klątwy? Tym bardziej w mieście, w którym zabójstwa przydarzają się zapewne częściej niż kichnięcie przeciętnej osoby. Nie oznacza to jednak braku napięcia między Sunnyvale a Shadyside.

Główni bohaterowie filmu to grupka uczniów ze szkoły we wspomnianym Shadyside. Deena, która przeżywa zerwanie z dziewczyną Sam, jej nerdowaty brat Josh, kradnący połączenie internetowe od sąsiada oraz dwójka jej przyjaciół – zwariowany Simon oraz prymuska Kate – którzy w wolnym czasie dorabiają rozprowadzając narkotyki. Nastolatkowie wplątują się w jedną, wielką masakrę związaną właśnie z klątwą wiedźmy, która okazuje się prawdziwa.

Film kupił mnie przede wszystkim klimatem oraz zahaczaniem o pastisz horroru. Jak sam tytuł wskazuje (Ulica Strachu część 1: 1994), akcja dzieje się w latach 90-tych. Dlatego też znajdujemy sporo nawiązań do produkcji z tego okresu, by wspomnieć o głuchym telefonie, gdy ekspedientka zostaje sama w sklepie czy o przesadnie krwawych scenach rodem z gatunku gore. Ten klimat działa świetnie za sprawą dobrego odwzorowania tamtych lat: muzyka, ubrania bohaterów, wystrój wnętrz i wielu innych elementów. Jako absolutny fan tego okresu w popkulturze szybko dałem się zauroczyć wszystkim wtrętom twórców Ulica Strachu część 1: 1994.

Jak już wspominałem, fabuła jest prosta jak budowa cepa. Mamy klątwę, ożywające trupy ścigające bohaterów. Krótko mówiąc, nic nowego. Postacie zostały jednak świetnie poprowadzone i gdy tylko zdarza się sytuacja, w której ktoś może zginąć, trzymamy kciuki, aby tak się nie stało. Według mnie świadczy to najlepiej o dobrej pracy wykonanej przez reżyserkę, panią Leigh Janiak. Zresztą osoby, które kojarzą serial z lat 90-tych. na podstawie innego hitu R. L. Stine’a Gęsią Skórkę mogą dostrzec pewne podobieństwa w klimacie, humorze i absurdalności opowiadanej historii.

Choć w obsadzie nie znajdziecie żadnych bardzo znanych nazwisk, nawet jeśli chodzi o osobę reżyserki, to widać, że fabuła została dobrze przemyślana, a aktorzy i twórcy spisali się ze swoich ról doskonale. Choć fabuła jest absurdalna, to bohaterowie są przekonujący, a my jesteśmy ciekawi jak to szaleństwo może się zakończyć.

Pierwsza część netflixowej trylogii Ulica Strachu wciąga, a jednocześnie pozostawia wiele tajemnic do wyjaśnienia na następne dwa filmy. Ich premiera odbędzie się w ciągu następnych dwóch tygodni, więc nie będziemy długo czekać na ich odkrycie. Film to świetny pastisz horrorów z lat 90., krwawy i pełen humoru. Naprawdę nie sposób się na nim znudzić i śmiało można obejrzeć go z całą rodzinką.

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katieb_101Jul 5, 2021
Overall the trilogy has potential. I can’t judge too much considering it isn’t fully out yet. However, the character development could’ve been better. I say this because with the witchy touch they added to it made the movie a littleOverall the trilogy has potential. I can’t judge too much considering it isn’t fully out yet. However, the character development could’ve been better. I say this because with the witchy touch they added to it made the movie a little unbalanced in my opinion. I know that with classic slashers you never have character development but for the sake of balance I feel like it could be used. It wasn’t boring to the eye, colors were nice. Originality was there compared to other slashers.… Expand
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dylanwalkxrJul 7, 2021
i LOVED this movie, while it had some negatives, i found that it’s positives cancelled them out. the lgbtq subplot is an interesting choice. i can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy.
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VelosoJul 16, 2021
Fear street part one: 1994 can be seen from two points of view: a first part of a miniseries or an independent horror film.
Seen as part 1 of a trilogy, it does very well. It manages to present interesting content, worthy of our curiosity andFear street part one: 1994 can be seen from two points of view: a first part of a miniseries or an independent horror film.
Seen as part 1 of a trilogy, it does very well. It manages to present interesting content, worthy of our curiosity and intrigues us to see the other two parts, as they visit the past, not the future.
Now, as an independent horror film, it is wrong in many ways.
Horror doesn't terrify, jumpscares are predictable, the soundtrack is cliché from many other horror movies, and the characters are contestable. This style of film is already so popular that you will hardly be impressed by this one.
However, if you see the movie with that point of view, one thing you might be impressed: the ending.
He is partially unexpected, intriguing and rewarding after watching the movie seeing it as yet another cheesy horror movie.
Fear Street Part 1: 1994 is an updated version of several different styles of horror movies, but it manages to deliver a good pastime and a good cause for more parts of its story.… Expand
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fmx18Jul 16, 2021
A good start.

Thay have made an slasher movie in 2021 considering that it is not what teenagers watch today. it has references to past old slasher movies. it has music from those years. And the story of the movie is very entertaining, wellA good start.


Thay have made an slasher movie in 2021 considering that it is not what teenagers watch today.
it has references to past old slasher movies. it has music from those years.

And the story of the movie is very entertaining, well written, I didn't expect who the bad character really was.… Expand
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TheSHChroniclesNov 11, 2021
Full of jump scares and eerie tones, Fear Street Part One may be the one to watch if you are into this genre. It's scary, bloody and has a supernatural storyline, which is hard to miss. Full review at:Full of jump scares and eerie tones, Fear Street Part One may be the one to watch if you are into this genre. It's scary, bloody and has a supernatural storyline, which is hard to miss. Full review at: https://www.theshchronicles.com/post/fear-street-part-one-1994… Expand
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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021
It commits for what it is, a horror comedy very well execute. The cast was great, except the protagonist.
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Easy_mode123Jun 9, 2022
this a great horror movie my only problem was the costumes some off them have.
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DuckySpooky02Oct 26, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es buena pero de las tres partes es mi menos favorita, la primera parte se me hace un poco lenta. Pero aun así es buena, me gusta lo suficiente como para verla nuevamente… Expand
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