Fear Street Part Three: 1666 Review – The Best of the Trilogy?

In this episode of Scream Creeps, Jeremy, Josh, and Elaine wrap up their coverage of the Netflix Fear Street trilogy with Part Three: 1666. The crew agrees this is the strongest entry in the series, praising how it ties all the loose ends from 1994 and 1978 together in a satisfying conclusion.

The discussion explores the unique format of the film, which spends the first half in 1666 explaining the "witch" origin story before jumping back to 1994 for the final showdown. The team highlights the clever use of the same actors from previous films playing their ancestors (or "mirror" characters) in the 1666 timeline—such as Kiana Madeira as Sarah Fier and Ashley Zukerman as Solomon Goode. Major plot points discussed include the reveal that the Goode family was behind the curse all along (sacrificing Shady Siders to keep Sunnyvale prosperous) and the tragic, misunderstood nature of Sarah Fier. They also touch on the "open" ending with the book being snatched mid-credits.

Key Highlights
[00:52] The Structure: A breakdown of how the movie splits its runtime between the origin story in 1666 and the resolution in 1994.
[02:51] The Best of the Three: Josh argues this is the best film of the trilogy because it wraps up every plot thread and explains the "why" behind the killings.
[09:57] The True Villain Revealed: The group discusses the twist that Nick Goode (and his ancestor Solomon Goode) were the real villains, sacrificing innocent people to Satan to maintain power.
[19:14] RL Stine's Influence: A conversation on how the movie adapts the spirit of the Fear Street books—darker than Goosebumps but still aimed at a teen audience—while mixing in historical elements like the Salem Witch Trials.
[26:05] The "Mirror" Characters: Elaine points out the smart casting choice of having the actors from 1994 and 1978 play roles in 1666 that mirror their modern-day dynamics (e.g., Deena/Sam as Sarah/Hannah).
[31:54] Final Rating: The crew gives the trilogy high marks, with Josh rating it an 8 or 9 out of 10 for its inventive storytelling and cohesive plot.

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