Netflix's Fear Street Horror Trilogy Gets First Trailer

The first trailer for Fear Street has been released. The trilogy of horror movies is based on R.L. Stine's hugely popular young adult book series, and all three films hit Netflix in July.

Fear Street is set in the fictional town of Shadyside, where scary things have been happening for over 300 years. The movies are set in three time periods, which also give each film its subtitle: Fear Street Part 1: 1994, Part 2: 1978, and Part 3: 1666. The trailer doesn't give much away--half of it is just a voiceover--but it states a terrible curse has been put on the town and features some scary footage of an axe-wielding killer. Check it out below:

Fear Street Part 1: 1994 hits Netflix on July 2, with Part 2: 1978 and Part 3: 1666 following on July 9 and July 16 respectively. The cast includes Stranger Things stars Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink, plus Emily Rudd (Sea Change), Ryan Simpkins (Brigsby Bear), Ashley Zukerman (Designated Survivor), and Fred Hechinger (News of the World).

The three movies are directed by Leigh Janiak. In a statement, Stine praised Janiak's adaptation of his books. "Fear Street fans are in for a treat--and some major surprises," he said. "Readers know that the book series is rated PG. But the movies are rated R. That means a lot more thrills--and a lot more terror! I have seen Leigh Janiak's epic trilogy and I can tell you the scares and the screams are more than I ever expected."

The first Fear Street book, The New Girl, was published in 1989. It was followed by 50 follow-up novels, plus several spin-off series. It stands as one of the best selling young adult book series of all time. For more, find out what's new on Netflix in June 2021.