Summary

• Fear Street 4 can finally address the major mystery left unanswered in the original trilogy: who picked up the occult book?
• The new installment has the potential to keep the franchise's magic going and introduce new mysteries that will leave audiences wanting more.
• Solving the mystery of the occult book could lead to more Fear Street sequels and a second life for the slasher films.

Netflix's horror franchise Fear Street is receiving a new film, tentatively called Fear Street 4, and this movie means big things for the franchise because it can finally solve the original trilogy's major unsolved mystery. The Fear Street franchise is a set of three horror movies based on the book series of the same name by Goosebumps writer R.L. Stine. The story follows a group of teenagers living in the fictional town of Shadyside who come face-to-face with dangerous paranormal activity, and furthermore, uncover a generations-long curse. Not much is known about Fear Street 4, but it is definitely being written, and therefore, the franchise will be expanding.

The original Fear Street trilogy includes Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. Major stars within the franchise include Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, and Maya Hawke. What makes these horror movies unique is Fear Street trilogy questions to answer, especially concerning when this new film will take place and how exactly it will connect with its predecessors.

The Original Fear Street Trilogy Never Reveals Who Picked Up The Occult Book

Although Fear Street was intended to be a trilogy, with only three movies to it, the franchise left a few mysteries open-ended, including who picked up the occult book. Although Fear Street Part Three: 1666 essentially ends the terror for good, revealing that the Goode family was behind the murders and bringing them to justice, the final scene of the film leaves a major hint that the horrors could start all over again. The hint occurs when the book that Sheriff Nick Goode used to cause the murders is picked up by a new set of mysterious hands. The movies never say who exactly this person is.

Ultimately, this kind of mysterious ending is not uncommon for horror movies, but is definitely frustrating for viewers who want answers to these types of questions, but know that they may not ever come. On the bright side, there are some theories about who could be behind the occult book's taking. First and foremost, many believe that the culprit was simply one of the main characters, Josh, Deena, or Sam, who want to ensure that the book doesn't fall into the wrong hands. However, some other, more nefarious, suspects include a resurrected Nick Goode or another one of his family .

Fear Street 4 Can Finally Address Part 3's Perplexing Ending

Fear Street 3's ending may have been a frustrating turn for viewers, but with Fear Street 4 on its way, this mystery could finally be solved. Back when Fear Street was just three movies, it seemed inevitable that audiences would never get an answer as to who took the occult book, but now, Fear Street 4 could change all of that. The new installment could give a straight answer about the book's new owner, and in this way, set off a series of new problems that the teens of Shadyside have to fix.

Overall, Fear Street 4 has the chance to keep the franchise's magic going and instill new mysteries to leave audiences wanting more. The film could most definitely answer the occult book mystery, but in its place, create an even more dramatic or unsolvable mystery. In reality, Fear Street 4 almost has to answer the question of the occult book. Considering how Fear Street 3 ended, and the fact that the book is integral to the franchise's horrors, the new movie will have to make clear what happened to the book and who is behind it. In this way, Fear Street 4 is a promise that answers are coming soon.

In 2021, director Leigh Janiak expressed interest in making a Fear Street sequel following Harry Rocker/The Milkman during the 1950s.

Solving This Mystery Could Prompt More Fear Street Sequels

The best scenario that could come from Fear Street 4 solving the occult book problem is that it could lead to even more Fear Street sequels. As previously mentioned, Fear Street 4 has the chance to create new mysteries, and along with that, new problems. Perhaps, by showing who took the occult book, the movie will jumpstart an entirely new trilogy of new horrors. It goes without saying that this would be a major win for the Netflix franchise, and for the audience who love it. Though it isn't clear what direction Fear Street 4 is going in, hopefully it can give these slasher films a second life.