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One of the most notorious slasher films of the 1980s returns to terrorize filmgoers with this blood-soaked remake that proves just how horrifying high school dances can truly be. Donna Keppel (Brittan... read more read more...y Snow) has survived a terrible tragedy, but now the time has come to leave the past behind and celebrate her senior prom in style. When the big night finally arrives, Donna and her best friends prepare to enjoy their last big high-school blowout by living it up and partying till dawn. But while Donna is willing to look past her nightmares and into a brighter future, the man she thought she had escaped forever has returned for one last dance. An obsessed killer is on the loose, and he'll slay anyone who attempts to prevent him from reaching his one and only Donna. Who will survive to see graduation day, and what will Donna do when she's forced to confront her greatest fear? Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup, and Dana Davis co-star in the slasher remake that will have tuxedo-clad teens everywhere nervously looking over their shoulders as they file out onto the dance floor. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: August 19, 2008

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  • June 23, 2011
    Quite scary and not that bad of a film!
  • June 2, 2011
    This movie may seem to be interesting when you hear about it, but when you watch it, it is so predictable. Since Donna's insane teacher is trying to get to her. So you know that all Donna's friends and even her boyfriend are going to die. This movie is cliche and also very pre... read moredicable. If you want to see an unoriginal remake, rent this movie. But now having rewatched it I guess it's alright but not the best movie.
  • April 3, 2011
    Firstly no way is this a remake of the original 1980 slasher. They are both called Prom Night and that is it, the stories are totally different! The other problem is this is classed as a horror but only a PG-13?! Pretty straight forward slasher stuff, not scary or gory but done o... read moren a big budget. Watch the 80's one it was only just slightly better!
  • January 23, 2011
    This is one of those movies where it's so bad you can't help but love it.

    Grade: F
  • July 23, 2010
    not scary at all, just boring. D
  • May 16, 2010
    Average of the 1980's horror remake as well as it didn't fright me much enough - YAWN! - looked so pathetic.
    Horror remake of 1980's Prom Night.
  • February 15, 2010
    This was okay. I expected this to be more than okay.
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    January 13, 2010
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    I have a million things I could say about this movie, but I will keep it short! Massively Average!
  • July 13, 2009
    Well Well Well, another horror that wasnt worth the time and energy.
    The storyline i guess was ok but as always predictable, the scares well there werent any, the same with no suspense or gore or horror, to be honest this film makes you wonder why its been put into the genre of ... read morehorror as the isnt anything to scare you, the character that is doing the killing just looks like hes got a chip on his shoulder nothing more and its just so predictable throughout with the story beginning with him having an obsession with Britney Snow killing her family then comes back on her prom night to finish the job then whe you think the cops have got him he somehow escapes then there at her aunties house and you dont think the cops are useless against one guy but what do you know the killer has killed the cops and got her again before one guy comes along and everthing ends well and everyone lives happily ever after.
    Not worth a watch at all!
  • May 17, 2009
    It was an okey movie, decent enough when you have nothing else to do, it keeps you not bored.
    Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded ... read moreby her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only one person who could be responsible--a man she thought was gone forever. Now, Donna and her friends must find a way to escape the sadistic rampage of an obsessed killer, and survive a night "to die for."

Critic Reviews


Clark Collis
April 17, 2008
Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly

There's no need to wear a corsage to Prom Night. And leaving your higher brain functions at home might be a good idea, too. Full Review

Jason Anderson
April 14, 2008
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail

A bland, timid and thoroughly un-thrilling teen thriller. Full Review

Peter Howell
April 14, 2008
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

There's absolutely zippo to fear about this movie, unless you're the kind of person who jumps when formula bogeymen do exactly what you'd expect them to do. Full Review

Wesley Morris
April 14, 2008
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

There's no suspense or perversity. You don't care who lives or who dies -- just please make it soon. Full Review

Jeannette Catsoulis
April 14, 2008
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times

For a film about erotomania, Prom Night is a curiously flaccid affair.

Michael Rechtshaffen
April 14, 2008
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter

About as spine-tingling as an algebra exam.

James Berardinelli
April 11, 2008
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

It's a bore, even taking into account unintentional moments of humor that resulted in audience members jeering. This is a case study for Filmmaking Ineptitude 101. Full Review

Roger Moore
April 11, 2008
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Prom night is a night you're supposed to treasure, or at least remember 'forever.' This one is forgotten by the time you throw your empty popcorn bucket into the trash cans conveniently located near t... Full Review

Joe Leydon
April 11, 2008
Joe Leydon, Variety

A surprisingly effective teen-skewing thriller that soft-pedals graphic violence (in marked contrast to the R-rated 1980 original) while generating a fair degree of suspense. Full Review

David Nusair
January 24, 2009
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

Though a remake in name only, Prom Night nevertheless improves considerably upon its eponymous predecessor... Full Review

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