Warning: This article includes SPOILERS for Fear Street: Prom Queen!

Because most of Fear Street: Prom Queen takes place during the тιтular dance, the movie is packed with music that helps shape the setting and move the story forward. R.L. Stine might be best known for the Goosebumps books, but he’s also the author responsible for the young adult Fear Street books. Fear Street 4 had many books to choose from, as the series includes 51 original books and four new books. Ultimately, R.L. Stine announced in January 2024 that the standalone movie would adapt Fear Street: Prom Queen (via Variety).

The Netflix movie takes place in 1988, between the first and second movie in the Fear Street timeline. The story follows an underdog prom queen candidate named Lori Granger, who wants to win so that she can rewrite her family’s reputation. Unfortunately, the prom at Sunnyside High is ruined by a masked killer dressed in red who’s determined to take out the prom queen candidates and their dates. The Fear Street: Prom Queen soundtrack plays an important role in establishing the setting, pulling together music from the 1980s that would play at a high school dance.

When Every Song On The Fear Street: Prom Queen Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

All But Two Songs In Fear Street: Prom Queen Were Released In 1988 Or Earlier

“Vengeance” by Power Glove: The song by Power Glove plays as Lori’s voiceover introduces the setting of Shadyside and the other prom queen candidates: Tiffany, Christy, Linda, Debbie, and Melissa.

“Are You Ready” by Henry Wilson and the Bluenotes: This song plays when Lori serves Tiffany and her friends at the diner. Tiffany makes mocking comments about Lori’s outfit and secondhand prom dress.

“Teen Age Confession” by Ted Embry: After the diner closes, “Teen Age Confession” plays while Lori cleans up in Fear Street: Prom Queen. Tyler comes in to pick up his letterman’s jacket that he left behind, and they talk for a little bit. This is the first sign that Tyler and Lori are both romantically interested in one another.

“White Wedding Pt. 1” by Billy Idol: “White Wedding Pt. 1” plays during a montage, starting as diegetic music playing in Tiffany’s room and transitioning into non-diegetic music. Tiffany and Melissa jump on the bed and dance to the music playing on her stereo. The movie then transitions to Lori making a mixed tape for Megan’s graduation. Megan creates a decapitated head out of clay for her later prank at prom. The teens look in mirrors and watch movies. Then, Christy sells weed to two guys in a car.

“You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” by Judas Priest: While Judas Priest plays, Megan goes looking for Christy to get her weed before prom, but she can’t find the prom queen candidate.

“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley: Lori and Megan walk into prom as the song “Never Gonna Give You Up” plays over the speakers. Students arrive at the gym and start dancing. The song continues as the principal and vice principal welcome students and bring the candidates for prom queen and prom king onstage.

“The Look” by Roxette: Tiffany’s wolfpack runs onstage in USA flag bathing suits and they perform a choreographed dance to “The Look.” Lori runs off stage and goes over to Megan. Then, she drinks spiked punch.

“Cruel Summer” by Bananarama: Lori talks to Megan about the routine screwing over Lori by drawing attention away from her. Megan thinks the whole situation is ridiculous, creating a wedge between the best friends.

“I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany: Students dance to the Tiffany song, a fifth-year senior named Judd threatens the DJ, and Lori and Tyler talk. It stops when someone finds the fake decapitated head that Megan made in the punchbowl.

“Self Control” by Laura Branigan: The song “Self Control” plays when Lori gets upset at Megan for pulling the decapitated head prank because it reflects poorly on the prom queen candidate. However, Megan says that Lori shouldn’t care what the others think.

“Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran: This Duran Duran song plays as Tiffany and Melissa dance. Meanwhile, Debbie complains to Judd about the fact that Tiffany has a closer relationship with Melissa than she does with Debbie. The teen claims that she knows where the bodies are buried when it comes to Tiffany.

“White Lines (Don’t Do It)” by Grandmaster Flash: Debbie’s necklace serves as a conduit for the broken wires, allowing the electricity to turn back on. When the power comes back on, the Grandmaster Flash song plays. Megan asks where Judd is because he’d previously been dictating the music.

“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics: The 1983 song plays when Lori walks back into the prom with her makeup done. Melissa and Lori start talking, and Melissa compliments her makeup. Tiffany comes over to interrupt the conversation. Melissa brushes her off, so Tiffany demands the dress that she lent Melissa back. Then, she changes her mind and throws punch on the dress.

“Gloria” by Laura Branigan: Tiffany and Lori have a dance-off to the song “Gloria.” Meanwhile, Melissa changes into her USA flag bathing suit and puts on makeup and earrings while the killer watches.

“I’m Not Scared” by Eighth Wonder: Lori dances to the Eighth Wonder song, and people start voting for the prom queen. Most of the votes are for Lori, not Tiffany.

“Vengeance” by Power Glove: At the end of Fear Street: Prom Queen, the camera shows a closeup of Lori’s face while the song “Vengeance” plays. Then, the song continues while the credits roll, allowing it to bookend Lori Granger’s story.

Where To Listen To Fear Street: Prom Queen’s Soundtrack

Netflix Will Likely Release A Fear Street: Prom Queen Official Playlist On Spotify

The music throughout Fear Street: Prom Queen will take viewers back to the 1980s, as all but two songs were released in or before 1988. After finishing the Netflix horror movie, fans can revisit the music. The licensed songs won’t be released as a soundtrack, but all the songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and most other major platforms. Additionally, Netflix released official Spotify playlists for the Fear Street trilogy. There’s a good chance that they will do the same thing for Fear Street: Prom Queen, allowing individuals to listen to the songs all in one place.

Additionally, every Fear Street movie in the original trilogy has released a film score, and Fear Street: Prom Queen will follow suit. The soundtrack will feature the original music from The Newton Brothers – incredible composers who have written scores for other horror projects, including Doctor Sleep, The Haunting Of Hill House, and The Fall of the House of Usher. The score will allow fans of Fear Street: Prom Queen to revisit the horror story anywhere at any time.