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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) movie poster

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II is a 1987 horror thriller directed by Bruce Pittman, starring Michael Ironside, Louis Ferreira and Terri Hawkes. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$2.7M
Metascore
48
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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Bruce Pittman
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II About?

The premise of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Thirty years after her tragic death, the spirit of Prom Queen Mary Lou Maloney returns to terrorize Hamilton High School. When Vicki Carpenter inadvertently unleashes Mary Lou's vengeful spirit by opening a mysterious trunk in the school's basement, Principal Bill Nordham is forced to confront the dark secrets of the school's past and the terrifying consequences of disturbing the dead. He must find a way to stop Mary Lou before she claims more victims.

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • prom
  • prom queen
  • ghost
  • incest
  • high school
  • year 1957
  • year 1987
  • person on fire
  • revenge
  • sequel by name only
  • supernatural power
  • 1980s
+38 more
  • possession
  • locker room
  • tiara
  • classroom
  • teen horror
  • hiding in a locker
  • falling through a window
  • second part
  • burned alive
  • confessional
  • 1950s
  • blackboard
  • teenager
  • independent film
  • character name in title
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • fellatio
  • female full frontal nudity
  • teenage girl
  • attacking a priest
  • evil
  • thrown through a door
  • father daughter kiss
  • supernatural horror
  • murderess
  • supernatural serial killer
  • slasher horror
  • lesbian
  • woman on fire
  • traumatic flashback
  • water turns to blood
  • younger version of character
  • prank
  • fingernails on chalkboard
  • confession booth
  • apple macintosh computer
  • apple computer
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Cast & crew

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Cast

Michael Ironside leads the cast, with Louis Ferreira and Terri Hawkes. Directed by Bruce Pittman; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bruce Pittman

More films directed by Bruce Pittman: Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion, Alien Tracker, No Alibi and Stolen from the Heart.

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Ratings

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II 48 on Metacritic.

Plot

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Plot Summary

What happens in Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1957, during a high school prom, Billy Nordham discovers his date, Mary Lou Maloney, in a compromising position with another student, Buddy Cooper. This betrayal leads to a bitter breakup, as Mary Lou admits she was merely using him for popularity. In a fit of rage, Billy decides to disrupt the ceremony by throwing a stink bomb onto the stage. However, his prank goes horribly wrong as the bomb ignites Mary Lou’s dress, leading to her tragic death in front of a shocked audience. In her final moments, she locks eyes with her assailant, Billy.

Full summary

The whole story of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, scene by scene

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Box office

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Box Office

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II grossed $2.7 million worldwide.

1987 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.7M

US & Canada
$2.7M
Videos

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (1987) - Trailer
  • Featurette HELLO MARY LOU : Prom Night II · HD remaster · Full Movie · 1987 / Horror · HD 1080p
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Prom Night 2 - Hello Mary Lou” and “Prom Night 2 - Mary Lou”.

Also known as
  • Prom Night 2 - Hello Mary Lou
  • Prom Night 2 - Mary Lou
  • Prom Night II - Mary Lou
  • Prom Night 2: Hello Mary Lou
  • Hello Mary Lou - The Haunting of Hamilton High
  • Prom Night II - Il ritorno
  • Le Bal de L'horreur 2 : Hello Mary Lou
  • Noche de graduación 2: Hello Mary Lou
  • Prom Night 2: Mary Lou
  • Baile de Formatura 2: Vestida para a Vingança
  • Bal maturalny II: Witaj Mary Lou
  • Школьный бал 2: Привет Мэри Лу
+4 more
  • 舞会惊魂2
  • Prom night II - Verijuhlat
  • Blodig Midnat 2
  • Le Bal de l'horreur 2: Hello Mary Lou

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FAQ

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II released?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II was released on October 16, 1987.

Who directed Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II was directed by Bruce Pittman.

More films by Bruce Pittman

Who is in the cast of Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II stars Michael Ironside, Louis Ferreira and Terri Hawkes, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II make at the box office?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II grossed $2.7 million worldwide.

How is Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II rated?

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II has 48 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II have a post-credit scene?

No. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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