What is the plot of Prom Night?

A slasher film about vengeance and the consequences of a tragic accident

What are the key story phases in Prom Night?

The story of Prom Night progresses through these phases: Tragic Memories, Prom Preparations, Night of Terror, Final Confrontation.

Name: Prom Night
Genre: horror, mystery, thriller
Released: 1980
Rating: 5.7

The Hammond family grieves the accidental death of their young daughter Robin six years earlier.

Robin's Death — Young Robin dies accidentally Characters: Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Hammond, Kimberly Hammond, Alex Hammond Location: Neighborhood
Prom Preparations — Seniors prepare for prom night Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Wendy Richards, Vicki, Lou Farmer, Drew Shinnick Location: High School

High school seniors excitedly prepare for their prom night, unaware of the danger lurking ahead.

Prom Preparations — Seniors prepare for prom night Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Wendy Richards, Vicki, Lou Farmer, Drew Shinnick Location: High School
Strange Occurrences — Mysterious events before prom Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Mr. Sykes Location: High School
Prom Night Begins — Students arrive at prom Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Wendy Richards, Vicki, Lou Farmer, Drew Shinnick Location: School Gym

A masked killer begins targeting prom attendees, seeking vengeance for Robin's death.

Prom Night Begins — Students arrive at prom Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Wendy Richards, Vicki, Lou Farmer, Drew Shinnick Location: School Gym
First Attack — First victim attacked Characters: Vicki, The Killer Location: School Hallway
Power Outage — Lights go out during prom Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Wendy Richards, Lou Farmer, Drew Shinnick Location: School Gym
Second Attack — Second victim attacked Characters: Lou Farmer, The Killer Location: School Kitchen
Discovery — Connection to Robin's death discovered Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Mr. Sykes Location: School Office
Chase Begins — Students flee from killer Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, The Killer Location: School Hallways

The survivors face the killer in a deadly confrontation that reveals the shocking truth.

Final Confrontation — Final battle with killer Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, The Killer, Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Hammond Location: School Roof
Revelation — Killer's identity revealed Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Hammond Location: School Roof
Aftermath — Survivors reflect on tragedy Characters: Kimberly Hammond, Nick McBride, Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Hammond Location: School Entrance

Past Tragedy — The accidental death of Robin Hammond
- The Accident — Young Robin dies in a neighborhood accident
- Family Grief — Hammond family struggles with loss
Prom Night — High school seniors attend their prom
- Preparations — Students get ready for prom
- Arrival — Students arrive at decorated gym
- Celebration — Prom festivities begin
Killer's Revenge — Masked killer targets prom attendees
- First Victim — Vicki is attacked in hallway
- Power Outage — Lights go out creating chaos
- Second Victim — Lou Farmer is attacked in kitchen
- Discovery — Connection to Robin's death found
Final Showdown — Survivors confront the killer
- Chase — Students flee through school
- Confrontation — Final battle on school roof
- Revelation — Killer's identity exposed
- Aftermath — Survivors deal with trauma

At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.