![]() ![]() Because this was designed as a trilogy rather than a slasher film and its thrown-together sequels, the, um, stakes are considerably higher in Part 3. There are fewer jump scares as well, series director and co-writer Leigh Janiak relying more on the creepiness of the setting and our involvement in the story than in parts 1 or 2. Also, perhaps being forced to write outside of contemporary idioms reduced the third installment’s use of clichéd and clunky dialogue. Perhaps it contains echoes of “ The Village” or “The Crucible,” but it doesn’t feel constrained by those parameters. Whereas the first two “Fear Street” movies paid tribute to horror films from the eras in which they were set, “1666” is its own animal. Stine movie trilogy with deepened themes, more fully realized characters and enjoyable twists that lend dimension to the arching story. Consider the sequel curse broken: “Fear Street Part 3: 1666” satisfyingly wraps up Netflix’s R.L. ![]()
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