‘Fear Steet: Prom Queen’ Director Matt Palmer Talks Tackling Shadyside and Screening ‘Troll 2’ [Interview]
On the latest episode of Dread Central’s Development Hell podcast, we’re joined by Matt Palmer, the visionary director and co-writer behind Fear Street: Prom Queen, the newest entry in Netflix’s fun and gory horror anthology.
While Development Hell typically digs into the haunted history of unmade horror projects, we also regularly detour to spotlight the most exciting voices working in the genre today. Palmer is precisely that. We chat about the legacy of Fear Street, translating teen screams to the screen, and what it was like reimagining R.L. Stine’s pulpy terror for a new generation. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and maybe even a few prom night secrets…
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In Fear Street: Prom Queen, the new viciously fun slasher installment of R.L. Stine’s beloved universe, the evening ends in carnage, and a high school gym is decorated with viscera instead of balloons. While Palmer might seem like a left-field selection as director, his 2018 gem Calibre is a thrilling cult favorite around these parts. Plus, Palmer’s penchant for tension and his adoration of genre make him the perfect person to bring Shadyside back to life.
Once you’ve survived prom by streaming the new Fear Street chapter, then click below to enjoy our exclusive interview with the madman behind all of the glittery mayhem:
To keep up to date with Matt Palmer, you can follow All Night Horror Madness via Facebook. Still haven’t attended Fear Street: Prom Queen, the grisly new movie inspired by the iconic R.L. Stine series? Then stream it right now on Netflix.
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