Prom Night

A masked killer targets a group of high school seniors on the night of their prom. The killer is systematically eliminating them as revenge for a childhood accident that resulted in the death of a young girl. As the body count rises, the remaining students must fight for their lives and uncover the killer's identity before they all fall victim.

Prom Night was a moderate box office success but received largely negative reviews from critics. While it tapped into the burgeoning slasher genre of the early 1980s, many critics found its plot predictable and its violence gratuitous. However, it is often remembered for launching the career of Jamie Lee Curtis, who became known as the 'Scream Queen'.

• Criticized for its generic slasher plot and uninspired direction.

• Praised by some for its suspenseful moments and early performance by Jamie Lee Curtis.

• Seen as a typical, albeit somewhat low-budget, entry in the 1980s slasher film trend.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a standard slasher flick, with some appreciating the suspense and the presence of Jamie Lee Curtis. However, many felt the plot was formulaic and lacked originality, making it a forgettable entry in the genre for some.

The film's disco subplot and soundtrack were a deliberate attempt to capitalize on the popularity of disco music at the time of its release.