Prom night is supposed to be unforgettable… but in horror movies, it’s usually for all the wrong reasons. If you just finished Fear Street: Prom Queen and still can’t shake off those masked killers, high school secrets, and blood-soaked corsages, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a creepy dance floor showdown or a deadly game of popularity, there’s something about horror in a high school setting that just works. The good news? There’s a whole world of movies that mix teen drama with slasher chaos — and we’ve lined up 6 killer picks that will totally scratch that Fear Street: Prom Queen itch. So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for another round of homecoming horror and scream-worthy suspense.
Tragedy Girls (2017)
Okay, if you’re into high school slasher chaos but also love a bit of twisted humor, you have to check out Tragedy Girls. It’s about two best friends who basically run a true crime blog and… well, start committing the crimes themselves to get more attention. It’s totally wild.
Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand kill it (literally and figuratively), and the movie has this glossy, stylish vibe that reminded me a lot of Fear Street: Prom Queen. Prom drama? Check. Masked killer? Check. Girls with seriously dark secrets? Double check. It’s got an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which I love. If you liked watching pretty people do terrible things in Prom Queen, this is your next go-to.
The Loved Ones (2009)
Alright, this one’s for the folks who like their horror seriously messed up. The Loved Ones is an Australian movie that goes way darker than I expected — like, torture basement prom dark. It’s about a girl who doesn’t get asked to prom and decides to throw her own… by kidnapping the guy she likes. And yeah, it gets gruesome.
Lola and her dad are next-level creepy, and the movie just doesn’t let up. Like Prom Queen, it’s all centered around prom night gone terribly wrong, with intense female characters and a small-town setting that hides some very big secrets. Fair warning: it’s brutal, but if you’re cool with going full horror, this one seriously delivers.
Scream (1996)
You’ve probably seen Scream, or at least heard of Ghostface, but if you haven’t watched it in a while — now’s the time. This movie is a straight-up classic. It’s got the high school drama, the masked killer, the who’s-the-killer guessing game — all the stuff that makes Fear Street: Prom Queen fun, but turned up to eleven.
Neve Campbell is the ultimate final girl, and the script is super smart. What I love is that the characters know they’re in a horror movie and talk about all the horror rules while everything’s going down. If you liked the suspense and mystery vibe in Prom Queen, Scream is basically the blueprint.
Totally Killer (2023)
Now this one’s just a total blast. Totally Killer is like someone mashed up Fear Street: Prom Queen with Back to the Future, and I mean that in the best way. Kiernan Shipka plays a teen who time-travels to the 1980s to stop a serial killer from targeting her mom’s friends. There’s retro outfits, cheesy dances, and of course — a masked killer stalking the halls.
It’s funny, fast-paced, and the ‘80s vibes are so strong. Plus, it’s got that same energy Prom Queen has where girls are trying to survive a night that’s supposed to be magical but ends up terrifying. It’s the kind of movie that makes you laugh, scream, and wish you had neon leg warmers.
The Final Girls (2015)
I’m a sucker for movies that mix horror and heart, and The Final Girls nails it. It’s about a girl who accidentally ends up inside a cheesy ‘80s slasher movie — like, she literally gets sucked into the film with her friends. It sounds goofy, but it’s actually super clever and emotional, especially because her late mom was one of the original scream queens in the movie.
This one leans more comedy-horror than straight slasher, but it’s got all the tropes: masked killer, doomed teens, and one girl trying to save the day. If Prom Queen gave you chills and feelings, this movie is right up your alley.
Prom Night (2008)
I mean, how could I not include this one? It’s literally about a killer crashing prom. Brittany Snow plays the lead, trying to enjoy a normal prom night while a seriously obsessed killer stalks her from her past. It’s a remake of the 1980 original, and while it’s not the goriest slasher ever, it’s got the suspense and drama to keep you hooked.
Think slow-building dread, fancy dresses, and a lot of “don’t go in there” moments. If you liked the glammed-up horror vibes of Fear Street: Prom Queen, this one totally scratches that same itch. It’s like Prom Queen‘s older, glossier cousin — perfect for a late-night binge.
