From the mind of R.L. Stine to the heart of our subject comes a monitoring feast on Fear Street. The new Netflix trilogy begins with part one set in the year 1994. Our latest subject was born in 1981 making her the perfect age to enjoy the throwback slasher references. Find out if the film produced any Scream-worthy scares to get her heart racing.
SYNOPSIS:
A circle of teenage friends accidentally encounter the ancient evil responsible for a series of brutal murders that have plagued their town for over 300 years. Welcome to Shadyside.
Where to Watch:
Test Subject: Leah
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Fears: Deprecophobia (Fear of Curses)
Resting HR: 60-65bpm
Walking HR: 80-85bpm
ANALYSIS:
Within the first three minutes of the film, our subject was clutching a pillow in front of her face. The intense opening tapered off but the horror held her interest. Character building under a hot nineties playlist helped to move the story along when there wasn’t a slasher onscreen. A creepy and familiar atmosphere began to build tension, and at 57:00 we recorded our first impressive peak of 88bpm. This frightening moment led to a barrage of exhilarating scenes during the third act. Unexpected and gruesome kills added to the shocks and surprises that sliced their way to a 91bpm peak in this slasher’s paradise.
CONCLUSION:
This first part of the Fear Street trilogy is a heart racing homage to nineties teen slashers. Share on X The horror film felt like a youthful Goosebumps movie you’d want to share with the kids until we were hit with the brutal gore of the finale. Jump scares, clever kills and an intriguing backstory made us excited for the next installment. Though the scares weren’t off the charts, this walk down Fear Street was an entertaining and nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Fear Street Part 1 (2021): Burns an average of 208 Calories
One Slice of Bread: 79 Calories
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