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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II
| Rating: | R |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Release Date: | October 1, 1987 |
| Running time: | 97 minutes |
| Cast: | Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Justin Louis, Lisa Schrage, Richard Monette |
| Director: | Bruce Pittman |
| Producer: | Peter R. Simpson |
| Writer: | Ron Oliver |
| Distributor: | Norstar Releasing |
Description: Though not a true sequel to Paul Lynch's derivative slasher-dud Prom Night, this Carrie-flavored horror film begins in 1957 with the fiery death of bitchy prom queen Mary Lou Maloney (Lisa Schrage) courtesy of a backfired stinkbomb stunt pulled by her jealous ex-boyfriend. Thirty years later, her killer has become the school principal (Michael Ironside), and sweet, innocent Vicki (Wendy Lyon) is a contender for the prom-queen title. Mary Lou's vengeful spirit spies the perfect opportunity to reclaim her crown once and for all. The rest of the film involves Vicki adopting Mary Lou's less-than-reputable habits and messily destroying anyone who stands between her and the coveted title. High points include a telekinetic Tutti Frutti locker-room squashing and a swirling demonic blackboard, all courtesy of FX wizard Jim Doyle, who worked previously on A Nightmare on Elm Street, to which this film bears some stylistic similarities.~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
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