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Scott Tobias, AV Club: There's really nothing much to Prom Night: No twists, no atmosphere, no big Grand Guignol setpieces, not a single moment when it tries to do something novel with the event, the killings, the villain, or the victims. Read more
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: There's no suspense or perversity. You don't care who lives or who dies -- just please make it soon. Read more
Amy Nicholson, Boxoffice Magazine: Rates a solid C. Read more
Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly: There's no need to wear a corsage to Prom Night. And leaving your higher brain functions at home might be a good idea, too. Read more
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail: A bland, timid and thoroughly un-thrilling teen thriller. Read more
Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly: There's nothing scary in there, but here's a shudder-inducing fact: McCormick and Cardone are currently collaborating on a remake of the witty and nearly perfect 1987 thriller, The Stepfather. Read more
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: Prom night is a night you're supposed to treasure, or at least remember 'forever.' This one is forgotten by the time you throw your empty popcorn bucket into the trash cans conveniently located near the exits on your way out. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: It's a bore, even taking into account unintentional moments of humor that resulted in audience members jeering. This is a case study for Filmmaking Ineptitude 101. Read more
Peter Howell, Toronto Star: There's absolutely zippo to fear about this movie, unless you're the kind of person who jumps when formula bogeymen do exactly what you'd expect them to do. Read more