The first entry of the Fear Street trilogy was a mixed bag for me, and for the most part the sequel at least makes for a more consistent watch. This one doesn't have as many standout scenes like the first one (mall and supermarket scenes), but it's better in other areas.
The jarring tonal shifts between light/humorous and horror from the first film are mostly fixed here. Once the kills start up they don't really take the time to make out of place jokes. Everything flows a lot better here.
The constantly shifting music is also a bit better here. The still play numerous songs from the time period, but there's some room for each one to breathe instead of playing another one every five seconds like the first.
I'd say I liked the characters here a bit more as well. Perhaps the supporting cast is weaker, but I liked the sisters more than Deena and Sam. The pacing is improved, and the kills are more frequent (although nothing truly stands out unlike the bread slicer from Part 1).
It's not one of my favorite slashers of the last decade, but it's solid. If you thought the first one was at least decent, this may be worth your time.
The jarring tonal shifts between light/humorous and horror from the first film are mostly fixed here. Once the kills start up they don't really take the time to make out of place jokes. Everything flows a lot better here.
The constantly shifting music is also a bit better here. The still play numerous songs from the time period, but there's some room for each one to breathe instead of playing another one every five seconds like the first.
I'd say I liked the characters here a bit more as well. Perhaps the supporting cast is weaker, but I liked the sisters more than Deena and Sam. The pacing is improved, and the kills are more frequent (although nothing truly stands out unlike the bread slicer from Part 1).
It's not one of my favorite slashers of the last decade, but it's solid. If you thought the first one was at least decent, this may be worth your time.