Ariana Greenblatt’s Shocking Prom Queen Twist Sets Her Up as Horror’s Next Big Star

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This article contains spoilers for Fear Street: Prom Queen.

The much-anticipated sequel to the Fear Street series, Fear Street: Prom Queen, made its return to Netflix following the conclusion of the original trilogy in 2021. While each Fear Street movie had a somewhat standalone narrative, the initial three films followed an intricate, interconnected tale from start to finish. In contrast, Prom Queen introduced a fresh cast and storyline, boasting a delightful cameo by Ariana Greenblatt, one of Tinseltown’s rising stars, who portrayed Christy Renault in the production.

Despite being a standalone tale within the franchise, Prom Queen‘s narrative contains numerous nods to past films’ events, with Greenblatt’s character seemingly echoing a pivotal moment from Fear Street Part 1: 1994. Although the reviews for this movie have been somewhat divided compared to earlier installments, it continues to retain the same enchanting R.L. Stine essence, and this specific callback is quite entertaining.

Ariana Greenblatt’s Character Death In Prom Queen Is Reminiscent Of Maya Hawke’s Twist In Fear Street: 1994

The Two Characters Share A Remarkably Similar Fate

One particularly intriguing scene from the first Fear Street movie unfolded when Maya Hawke’s character, Heather, became one of the initial victims during the opening sequence. As a bookstore clerk at Shadyside Mall, Heather followed the typical horror trope by having to shut down the store after hours, only to meet a grisly end at the hands of a masked assailant armed with a knife. This scene effectively set the tone for the film, offering an unexpected twist, as it was far from predictable that Heather would perish so early in the storyline.

In Greenblatt’s portrayal, both characters met tragic ends, but there were some key distinctions between the two instances. Unlike Heather who was killed after a prolonged chase and narrow escapes, Christy died unexpectedly. While Heather was brutally murdered on-screen, Christy’s death was swift and off-screen, making it less gruesome than Heather’s, which is notably one of the most impactful deaths in ‘Fear Street’.

In the realm of horror movies, it’s common for an initial character death to set the tone. However, what sets this series apart is that the actors who met their demise were well-known in the industry. Although Hawke and Greenblatt aren’t household names like some others, when a prominent actor joins a smaller production, audiences often assume they’ll be central figures. The Fear Street franchise, however, cleverly flipped this assumption on its head, eliminating the most recognized faces from the projects within the opening act itself.

Ariana Greenblatt’s Brief Role In Fear Street: Prom Queen Proves The Actor Needs To Star In A Horror Movie

Greenblatt Could Be A Fantastic Horror Star

In the movie Prom Queen, although Greenblatt’s character met an early demise, her performance was a delightful twist that hinted at her potential for larger roles, particularly in horror films. Put simply, she made the most of her limited screen time and it seems she would excel in larger roles. Fortunately, her career is flourishing, providing ample opportunities for her to demonstrate her skills in this genre as time goes on.

It appears highly likely that, given the surge of horror movies and franchises recently, Greenblatt will eventually get an opportunity to feature in one. From established series like the Saw films and revived ones such as Final Destination, to original works like Sinners, horror movies are increasingly popular. And with Fear Street: Prom Queen, it’s unlikely that Greenblatt’s horror movie journey will end there.

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2025-05-24 23:51