Fear Street: Prom Queen Tops Netflix Globally Despite Low Ratings

Netflix's horror sequel Fear Street: Prom Queen has surged to the top of the global streaming charts shortly after its release, amassing over 10.7 million views and 16 million hours watched in its first week. Despite its commercial success, the film has been widely panned by critics and audiences alike, holding a low Rotten Tomatoes score around 27%-31%, with critics citing its reliance on uninspired horror clichés and lack of depth compared to the original Fear Street trilogy. Fans and reviewers expressed disappointment, noting that the movie lacks the originality and emotional connection present in previous installments. Meanwhile, another thriller, the 2011 ITV mini-series Appropriate Adult, dramatizing the investigation of serial killers Fred and Rose West, has also experienced a resurgence in popularity on Netflix, praised for its gripping performances and chilling storytelling. The renewed interest in Appropriate Adult follows the release of a recent documentary about the Wests, highlighting the lasting public fascination with true crime stories. Together, these titles illustrate Netflix's ability to draw significant viewership both from new horror content and compelling true crime dramas.