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'Prom Night' a date with disaster
By AJ Chavar
Posted: 4/10/08, 10:58 PM EST Section: Splice
Now, bad horror movies have their place, and they can be damn enjoyable (the remakes of "The Haunting" and "House on Haunted Hill"), but "Prom Night" does these movies a disservice.
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Best prom scenes through movie history
"Never Been Kissed"
1999
Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore) confesses to a tulle-filled ballroom that she is not a high-school student, but an aspiring Chicago journalist doing her first big story. During a dance scene with hockey-loving English teacher Sam Coulson (Michael Vartan), Josie has to prevent the popular girls from pouring dog food on loyal nerd Aldys Margin (Leelee Sobieski). The night ends in a quick escape, but a few weeks later, Josie gets her kiss - and a front-page story.
"10 Things I Hate About You"
1999
Tensions runneth over at the prom in this adaptation of "The Taming of the Shrew." Quasi-rebel Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) takes outcast Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to the prom with secret hopes that their bickering, sexual-tension filled friendship will become something more at the prom, only to find out that Patrick has been getting paid to take her out on dates. Kat leaves in tears, while Patrick realizes his true feelings for Kat and eventually wins her over with a sweet new Fender guitar.
"Carrie"
1976
In this classic horror movie and example of mega teen-angst, Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is asked to the prom by Tommy (William Katt), the hottest boy in school. But his friends, including a young John Travolta, don't want the loner girl with telekinetic powers disturbing the social equilibrium, so they decide to play one gross prank. Prom night ends in a slightly irritated drenched in pig blood Carrie burning down her high school.
"Not Another Teen Movie"
2001
This kinda-funny parody attempts to send up every angst-ridden teen high-school film. And naturally, the film ends with a prom scene - where the hip jock must show off his once-dorky, now-beautiful date in order to win a bet (with the catch being he's fallen in love with her. Oh snap!). Every stereotype imaginable shows up at the big dance, from the slutty foreign exchange student, to the cocky, preppy guy, to the really, really crappy band - Good Charlotte. It's a semi-hilarious night to remember.
"Prom Night" doesn't know how bad it is. And that makes it even worse.
ajchavar@syr.edu
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Best prom scenes through movie history
"Never Been Kissed"
1999
Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore) confesses to a tulle-filled ballroom that she is not a high-school student, but an aspiring Chicago journalist doing her first big story. During a dance scene with hockey-loving English teacher Sam Coulson (Michael Vartan), Josie has to prevent the popular girls from pouring dog food on loyal nerd Aldys Margin (Leelee Sobieski). The night ends in a quick escape, but a few weeks later, Josie gets her kiss - and a front-page story.
"10 Things I Hate About You"
1999
Tensions runneth over at the prom in this adaptation of "The Taming of the Shrew." Quasi-rebel Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) takes outcast Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to the prom with secret hopes that their bickering, sexual-tension filled friendship will become something more at the prom, only to find out that Patrick has been getting paid to take her out on dates. Kat leaves in tears, while Patrick realizes his true feelings for Kat and eventually wins her over with a sweet new Fender guitar.
"Carrie"
1976
In this classic horror movie and example of mega teen-angst, Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) is asked to the prom by Tommy (William Katt), the hottest boy in school. But his friends, including a young John Travolta, don't want the loner girl with telekinetic powers disturbing the social equilibrium, so they decide to play one gross prank. Prom night ends in a slightly irritated drenched in pig blood Carrie burning down her high school.
"Not Another Teen Movie"
2001
This kinda-funny parody attempts to send up every angst-ridden teen high-school film. And naturally, the film ends with a prom scene - where the hip jock must show off his once-dorky, now-beautiful date in order to win a bet (with the catch being he's fallen in love with her. Oh snap!). Every stereotype imaginable shows up at the big dance, from the slutty foreign exchange student, to the cocky, preppy guy, to the really, really crappy band - Good Charlotte. It's a semi-hilarious night to remember.
"Prom Night" doesn't know how bad it is. And that makes it even worse.
ajchavar@syr.edu
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