Prom Night (1980)

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At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.

Director: Paul Lynch
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Zaza, Carl Zittrer
Cinematography: Robert C. New
Editing: Brian Ravok
Production: Simcom Limited, Guardian Trust Company, Prom Night Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle

Keywords

high school, dancing, dance, child murder, revenge, murder, prom, serial killer, slasher, burning man, killer, disco, axe murder, psycho, red herring

Trailer

Prom Night Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prom Night about?
At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.
Who directed Prom Night?
Prom Night was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Prom Night?
Prom Night stars Leslie Nielsen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Casey Stevens, Anne-Marie Martin, Antoinette Bower, Michael Tough.
How long is Prom Night?
Prom Night has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Prom Night?
Prom Night is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Prom Night?
Prom Night had a budget of $2M.
How much did Prom Night gross?
Prom Night grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Prom Night produced?
Prom Night was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Prom Night?
The themes of Prom Night include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.