Prom Night

Prom Night

Year: 2008

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: Nelson McCormick

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As prom night unfolds, Donna's euphoria is shattered by a gruesome reminder of her darkest past. A seemingly safe haven with her closest friends turns into a blood-soaked nightmare when a vengeful stalker emerges from the shadows, hell-bent on claiming innocent lives. Can Donna and her companions outsmart and outrun this obsessed killer before it's too late?

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Timeline – Prom Night (2008)
Trace every key event in Prom Night (2008) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Movie Night Out

The film opens with Donna returning home from a movie outing with her friend Lisa and Lisa's mother. This seemingly normal night quickly takes a dark turn as she arrives home, signaling the start of a terrifying experience.

2

Uneasy Homecoming

Upon entering her house, Donna senses something is off as an eerie silence surrounds her. She calls out for her family, only to be met with a chilling quietness, which sets an ominous tone for the night.

Donna's Home
3

Grim Discovery

While hanging up her jacket, Donna encounters her father's lifeless body with a grotesque cut across his throat. Panic seizes her as the horrifying realization of her family's fate begins to unfold.

Living Room
4

Brother's Fate

In a state of panic, Donna rushes to her brother's room. She discovers him lying on the bed, and poking him lightly reveals the tragic truth—he too has suffered a fatal knife wound.

Brother's Room
5

Hiding from Danger

As chaos ensues, Donna hears a man calling out, 'Where is she?' She instinctively hides under the bed, a decision born from her desperate need to escape the horror unraveling around her.

Her Brother's Room
6

Witnessing Horror

From her hiding spot, Donna witnesses a brutal assault on her mother by Mr. Fenton, who is frantically searching for her. The horrifying scene escalates as her mother is viciously stabbed multiple times, sealing Donna's traumatic memories.

Her Brother's Room
7

Crying for Help

After the violent attack subsides, Donna escapes in search of help. She rushes downstairs to signal passing police officers, but just as hope begins to rise, she hears a chilling whisper from the killer that plunges her back into terror.

Outside
8

Therapy Session

Fast forward to a school psychiatrist's office, where Donna seeks help for her haunting nightmares of that tragic night. The psychiatrist reassures her that the killer is imprisoned, trying to alleviate her fears and anxieties.

Psychiatrist's Office
9

Prom Preparations

Amid the therapy sessions, Donna discusses the upcoming prom with her friends Lisa and Claire while getting ready at a beauty salon. The anticipation of the big night offers a momentary escape from her traumatic past.

Beauty Salon
10

Reflection of Terror

As Donna and her friends prepare for prom, she catches a glimpse of the killer's image in the mirror. This shocking moment reignites her fear, merging her past with the present and foreshadowing the night ahead.

Beauty Salon
11

Prom Night Begins

The excitement of prom night takes a dark turn when detectives reveal that the killer has escaped from prison. The investigation uncovers a sinister connection to Donna's traumatic past, raising the stakes for what lies ahead.

Police Department
12

Unforeseen Threats

As prom unfolds in a lavish hotel, tensions rise when Donna's friends encounter a former adversary, Crissy. Unbeknownst to them, the killer, disguised as someone else, has begun stalking them, marking the start of their nightmare.

Prom Venue
13

Chaos Unleashed

During prom festivities, the situation escalates as a housekeeper is brutally murdered. Panic spreads among Donna's group as they begin to realize the gravity of the deadly situation they find themselves in.

Prom Venue
14

Survival Instincts

With the killer in their midst, Donna finds herself isolated and frightened. As chaos swirls around her, she faces her deepest fears in an adrenaline-fueled fight for survival against a relentless threat.

Prom Venue
15

Climactic Confrontation

In a heart-pounding close, Donna confronts the terrifying truth of her reality in a final showdown with the killer. With the heroic intervention of Detective Winn, she ultimately triumphs, marking the end of her long nightmare.

Prom Venue

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