Here's what to expect for Fear Street Part Two: 1978, both of which released in July 2021 on Netflix. Based on R.L. Stine's eponymous book series, the franchise narrative follows several Ohio teenagers who attempt to understand and defeat the Shadyside Witch, otherwise known as Sarah Fier.
In Fear Street Part One: 1994, Samantha Fraser (Olivia Scott Welch) inadvertently bleeds on Sarah Fier's bones. The Shadyside Witch then summons undead killers from the past, and continues her three-century reign as the #1 public enemy. The film ends with Sarah possessing Sam, while teenagers Deena Johnson (Kiana Madeira) and her brother Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr.) reach out to a woman who survived a 1978 Shadyside massacre. During Fear Street Part Two: 1978, Christine "Ziggy" Berman (Gillian Jacobs) recalls her experiences at Camp Nightwing, and how she managed to survive a massacre despite being viciously attacked by one of Sarah Fier's undead killers.
Fear Street Part Two: 1978 pays homage to classic slasher movies, but also informs the audience about Ziggy's perspective. She and her friends look for Sarah Fier's dismembered hand, which had been lost during a 1666 pact with Satan that allowed the witch to maintain a spiritual presence in Shadyside after being executed. Importantly, the prequel movie doesn't provide any definitive answers about how the 1994 protagonists can defeat Sarah Fier, as Fear Street Part Two: 1978's ending reveals that Deena, Josh, and Samantha are seemingly transported to the 1666 timeline, which complicates the narrative even more and raises questions about Ziggy's role in Fear Street 3.
Fear Street 3's Story & Setting
Sarah Fier's undead killers, and also that he didn't believe her fantastical yet authentic story. As a result, Nick blamed the massacre on Tommy Slater (McCabe Slye), who was actually possessed by the Shadyside Witch. Fear Street 3 appears to be a redemption story for several characters.
Fear Street 3 New & Returning Cast
Welch reprises her role as Sam Fraser in Fear Street 3, along with Madeira as Deena and Flores Jr. as Josh. In addition, Jacobs returns as Adult Ziggy while Sadie Sink once again plays a younger version of the character. Elizabeth Scopel also reprises her trilogy role as Sarah Fier. Most of the main performers will reportedly (via Simon is killed in Fear Street Part One: 1994. Stranger Things' Randy Havens also s the cast as George Fier.
Fear Street 3 Release Date
Netflix will premiere Fear Street 3 on Friday, July 16, 2021. Fear Street Part One: 1994 originally released on July 2, and Fear Street Part Two: 1978 debuted one week later on July 9. The Fear Street trilogy was directed by Leigh Janiak.
