Prom Night (2008) Blu-ray

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Prom Night (2008)Prom Night is a teen slasher thriller released in 2008 and directed by Nelson McCormick, a remake of the 1980 cult horror classic of the same name. Starring Britta ny Snow as Donna Keppel, a high school student still haunted by the murder of her family three years earlier by an obsessed teacher, the film follows her on prom night as her worst nightmare returns — her stalker has escaped from prison and is hunting her and her friends through the corridors of their hotel. Produced by Sony Screen Gems and aimed squarely at the teen horror market, it was a solid box office performer on release. Slick, fast-paced and efficiently made, it delivers exactly what fans of the genre expect and makes for an entertaining Blu-ray watch.Highlights Brittany Snow's performance — A likeable, grounded lead who anchors the film's emotional core; Snow brings genuine vulnerability to Donna and keeps the audience invested throughout. The hotel setting — The upscale prom venue provides an effective backdrop for the horror; the contrast between glamour and violence is well exploited by McCormick's direction. The stalker reveal — The film wastes no time establishing its villain; Johnathon Schaech is genuinely unsettling as the obsessed Richard Fenton, giving the threat real menace. The chase sequences — Tightly edited and efficiently staged; the film keeps the tension moving and delivers its set pieces with confidence. The prom night atmosphere — McCormick captures the heightened emotion of the setting well; the contrast between the celebratory backdrop and the unfolding horror gives the film its distinctive tone. Disc Details Title: Prom Night Year: 2008 Director: Nelson McCormick Cast: Brittany Snow, Johnathon Schaech, Scott Porter, Jessica Stroup Studio: Screen Gems / Sony Pictures Certificate: 15 Region: Region B (UK) Format: Blu-ray Runtime: 88 minutes Genre: Horror / Slasher / Teen Thriller Barcode: 0043396191211 ConditionCondition: VG/VG — see our Condition Grading Guide.Browse our full range of Blu-ray titles. You might also enjoy our Compact Discs or Vinyl Records. Show more