Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II

Year: 1987

Runtime: 97 min

Language: english

Director: Bruce Pittman

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Thirty years after her tragic death, the spirit of Prom Queen Mary Lou Maloney returns to terrorize Hamilton High School. When Vicki Carpenter inadvertently unleashes Mary Lou's vengeful spirit by opening a mysterious trunk in the school's basement, Principal Bill Nordham is forced to confront the dark secrets of the school's past and the terrifying consequences of disturbing the dead. He must find a way to stop Mary Lou before she claims more victims.

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1

High School Prom Betrayal

In 1957, during a high school prom, Billy Nordham discovers his date, Mary Lou Maloney, in a compromising position with Buddy Cooper. This shocking revelation results in a bitter breakup, leaving Billy heartbroken and enraged, as he learns that Mary Lou was using him merely for popularity.

1957 High School
2

The Stink Bomb Incident

In retaliation for Mary Lou's betrayal, Billy throws a stink bomb onto the stage during the prom ceremony. Unfortunately, the prank backfires when the bomb ignites Mary Lou’s dress, leading to her tragic death in front of a horrified audience, forever binding their fates.

1957 High School Auditorium
3

30 Years Later - Vicki's Quest

Fast forward to 1987, and we meet Vicki Carpenter searching for a dress in the school prop room after her strict mother denies her a new one. During her search, she accidentally discovers a trunk filled with Mary Lou's cape and crown, unwittingly triggering the resurgence of Mary Lou's vengeful spirit.

1987 School Prop Room
4

The First Victim

That fateful night, Vicki's friend Jess becomes the first casualty of Mary Lou’s vengeful return. In a misguided attempt to take jewels from the crown, Jess meets a tragic fate, which is later wrongfully deemed a suicide linked to an unwanted pregnancy.

1987 High School
5

Buddy the Priest

As Vicki grapples with disturbing visions of Mary Lou, she reaches out to Buddy Cooper, who is now a priest. However, the tension rises when Buddy's Bible ignites unexpectedly while attempting to bless Mary Lou’s grave, leading him to seek Billy’s help.

1987 Graveyard
6

Detention and Possession

After unintentionally slapping her rival Kelly, Vicki finds herself in detention. In a shocking turn of events, Mary Lou's spirit possesses Vicki during this time, pulling her through a blackboard that transforms into a whirlpool, intensifying her transformation.

1987 School Detention Room
7

Confrontation at Church

Under Mary Lou’s influence, Vicki confronts Buddy at church resulting in a tragic turn where she kills him. This act further deepens Mary Lou's hold on Vicki, reflecting the chaos that is unraveling around her.

1987 Church
8

Drastic Changes and Friend's Fate

The next day, Vicki's friends notice her drastically altered behavior and fashion sense. When Monica confronts her in the locker room, she falls victim to the dark forces surrounding Vicki, meeting a swift demise as a result of Mary Lou's possession.

1987 Locker Room
9

The Prom Queen Scheme

At the prom, Kelly seduces Josh, who manipulates voting results to make her the prom queen. Vicki, now completely aligned with Mary Lou, retaliates by using electricity to reverse the outcome, resulting in her crowning as prom queen.

1987 Prom Venue
10

The Fiery Descent

Vicki’s crowning is cut short when Billy, in a fit of desperation, shoots her multiple times in front of a terrified audience. In this moment, Mary Lou fully resurrects from Vicki, releasing chaos at the prom and claiming Kelly as her next victim.

1987 Prom Venue
11

Craig's Danger

As Mary Lou's wrath intensifies, she targets Craig, Billy's son, dragging him into the prop room with malicious intent. In a surprising moment, Billy intervenes, using Mary Lou's crown to seemingly calm the situation while seeking to protect his son.

1987 School Prop Room
12

The Chilling Twist

After restoring order, Vicki emerges from the trunk and reunites with Craig. However, in a shocking reveal, Billy acknowledges that he too is now possessed by Mary Lou, sending Vicki and Craig into sheer terror as he drives them into the dark night.

1987 Car

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