It’s prom season at Shadyside High in 1988, and underdog Lori is determined to prove she belongs—until the competition turns deadly. With glittering corsages, cutthroat rivals, and small-town rivalries on full display, the race for prom queen becomes a nightmare as candidates are picked off one by one. Neon lights and retro beats mask a growing paranoia: nobody knows who’s willing to kill for the crown.
As friendships fracture and secrets surface, Lori must sift through lies and accusations to survive long enough to uncover the truth. Equal parts slasher thrills and coming-of-age drama, the film blends 80s nostalgia with tense mystery, keeping viewers guessing whether the real terror is a masked killer or the darker impulses hiding beneath Shadyside’s glossy façade.