Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil 1992
Directed by
Clay Borris
Made by
Norstar Releasing
Plot Summary
As the evening of Hamilton High School’s 1957 prom reached its climax, Lisa and Brad found a moment to escape the festivities and savor a connection of intimacy. However, their romantic interlude was violently disrupted by the arrival of Father Jonas, a maniacal religious zealot driven by a warped sense of morality, who unleashed his madness upon the unsuspecting couple. The night took a dark turn as Lisa’s desperate screams were silenced by Father’s metal crucifix, leading to Brad’s harrowing fate. In the aftermath, Father Jonas revealed the trauma he had endured at the hands of the church, his words dripping with twisted justification as he displayed the stigmata symbolizing his inner demons.
Fast-forward three decades, and Father Colin became responsible for keeping an eye on the now-comatose Father Jonas, who had been in a drug-induced slumber at St. George Church for thirty-three long years. Struggling to adjust to his new duties, Colin inadvertently neglected Jonas’s medication, allowing the madman to slowly awaken to reality. This act of misguided compassion led to catastrophic consequences, as Jonas escaped, taking Colin’s life, and retreated to the shadowy confines of the abandoned St. Basil Seminary.
Once a sanctuary for nurturing young minds, St. Basil was now a playground of horrors waiting for Mark, Meagan, Laura, and Jeff, a group of friends who ventured there to celebrate graduation. Unbeknownst to them, they were about to become mere pawns in Father Jonas’s cruel game. As the friends reveled into the night, they soon realized the modern amenities had been stripped away, leaving only echoes of the past as ominous signs of what was to come. The sinister presence of Father Jonas loomed large as he claimed another victim—Jonathan, Mark’s younger brother, who innocently followed them into the depths of despair.
Amidst the chaos, a nightmarish phone call shattered Meagan’s sense of security, as Mark had gone missing. Seizing this opportunity, Father Jonas infiltrated their sanctuary through an old entrance, a gruesome act transpiring as he hunted down Laura. The chilling realization dawned on Mark and Meagan when they stumbled upon what they believed to be Laura, only to discover it was Father Jonas donning her scalp, showcasing his depraved madness. One by one, the friends fell victim as Jeff met a gruesome end, his skull crushed by Jonas’s bare hands.
In a gut-wrenching turn of events, Meagan and Mark faced the horrifying sight of their friends crucified and engulfed in flames. With fear creeping in, Meagan tried to alert the authorities, while Mark geared up for a confrontation with Jonas. However, fate dealt a crushing blow when Father Jonas injured Mark, leaving him at the mercy of his tormentor. As Mark succumbed to his injuries, Meagan knew she must do whatever it took to survive.
Desperate for salvation, Meagan temporarily incapacitated Father Jonas with bug spray, seizing the opportunity to arm herself with a gun and scavenge for ammunition. Venturing to the woodshed, she managed to shoot Jonas, believing she had delivered a fatal blow. Yet, the nightmare was far from over as Jonas resurrected, leading to a climactic confrontation amidst flames fueled by his twisted rituals. In a bid for survival, Meagan unleashed her fury upon Jonas with a shovel before barricading herself inside the shed, leaving him to meet a fiery end.
As Meagan awoke in an ambulance, her future hanging in the balance, a chilling twist emerged: Father Jonas’s charred remains were being transported by Cardinal Turint and his followers, only for Jonas’s eyes to flicker open at that very moment.
Timeline
Prom Night Intimacy
The evening of Hamilton High School's 1957 prom reached its climax as Lisa and Brad found a moment to escape the festivities. In their secluded intimacy, they experienced a fleeting moment of connection before their world was shattered.
Father Jonas's Violent Interruption
Their romantic interlude was violently disrupted by the arrival of Father Jonas, a maniacal religious zealot. Fueled by a warped sense of morality, he unleashed his madness upon the unsuspecting couple, sending shockwaves through their evening.
Tragic Fate of Lisa and Brad
The night took a horrific turn as Lisa's desperate screams echoed through the halls when Father Jonas attacked them. His metal crucifix became an instrument of horror, sealing Brad's fate and leaving Lisa to confront the aftermath.
Father Jonas's Stigmata Revelation
In a chilling revelation, Father Jonas unveiled the trauma he had suffered at the hands of the church. His words were laced with twisted justification, while he displayed the stigmata symbolizing his inner demons and the darkness that consumed him.
Father Colin's Duty Begins
Fast-forward three decades, and Father Colin assumed responsibility for monitoring the now-comatose Father Jonas. After thirty-three years of drug-induced slumber at St. George Church, Father Colin was unprepared for the gravity of his duties.
Father Jonas Awakens
Inadvertently neglecting Jonas's medication, Father Colin allowed the madman to awaken slowly to reality. This act of misguided compassion led to catastrophic consequences as Jonas escaped, claiming Father Colin's life.
Descent into St. Basil Seminary
Father Jonas retreated to the shadowy confines of the abandoned St. Basil Seminary. Once a sanctuary for nurturing young minds, it now became a playground of horrors awaiting a group of unsuspecting graduates celebrating their freedom.
Friends Venture into Danger
Mark, Meagan, Laura, and Jeff arrived at St. Basil Seminary, unknowingly stepping into Father Jonas's cruel game. As they celebrated their graduation, they failed to recognize the sinister signs that presaged their tragic fate.
Tragic Loss of Jonathan
As the friends enjoyed their night, a dark turn awaited them when Jonathan, Mark's younger brother, innocently followed them into the depths of the seminary. Father Jonas, watching from the shadows, claimed him as the first victim of his gruesome intentions.
Meagan's Phone Call Terror
A nightmarish phone call shattered Meagan's sense of security when she learned that Mark had gone missing. The knowledge of his disappearance set off a chain of fear and uncertainty, tightening the grip of dread on the group.
Father Jonas’s Infiltration
Using their confusion to his advantage, Father Jonas infiltrated their sanctuary through an old entrance. The friends faced a harrowing moment when they stumbled upon what they believed was Laura, only to discover it was Jonas wearing her scalp.
Gruesome Death of Jeff
One by one, the friends fell victim to Father Jonas’s reign of terror. Jeff’s life was violently cut short when Jonas crushed his skull with his bare hands, a gruesome act that instilled fear into the hearts of the remaining friends.
Friends Crucified
In a gut-wrenching turn of events, Meagan and Mark discovered the horrifying sight of their friends crucified and engulfed in flames. With dread escalating, Meagan tried to alert the authorities, while Mark prepared to face the brutal killer.
Final Confrontation
Amid the chaos, Father Jonas inflicted a grave injury to Mark, leaving him vulnerable and at the mercy of his tormentor. As Mark succumbed to his wounds, Meagan was left with a fierce determination to survive against all odds.
Meagan's Fight for Survival
Desperate, Meagan managed to temporarily incapacitate Father Jonas with bug spray, seizing the moment to arm herself with a gun. In a climactic showdown amidst flames and chaos, she fought back fiercely, ultimately forcing Jonas to meet a horrific end.
Ambulance Awakening
As Meagan awoke in an ambulance, her survival was still uncertain. A chilling twist surfaced when she noticed that Father Jonas's charred remains were being transported, only for his eyes to flicker open, hinting that the nightmare may not yet be over.
Characters
Meagan
Meagan is a resourceful and determined character who finds herself trapped in a nightmare. As her friends fall victim to Father Jonas, her instincts to survive are put to the test, showcasing her resilience and bravery in dire circumstances.
Father Jonas
Father Jonas embodies twisted morality and madness stemming from his past traumas. He is the antagonist whose delusions lead to horrific violence, making him a truly terrifying presence as he inflicts horror upon unsuspecting victims.
Mark
Mark is portrayed as a caring older brother who finds himself plunged into the chaos when he searches for his brother Jonathan. His journey reflects the struggle between courage and fear as he confronts the malevolent Father Jonas.
Setting
Time period
1957, 1990s
The movie begins in 1957 during a high school prom, a period of innocence and celebration before it is marred by violence. Fast-forwarding to the 1990s, the characters face modern yet horrifying challenges, highlighting a blend of youthful spirit and lurking darkness.
Location
Hamilton High School, St. George Church, St. Basil Seminary
Hamilton High School is a typical American high school known for its social events like prom, which becomes the backdrop of a tragic night. St. George Church serves as a neglected sanctuary, housing Father Jonas for decades, while St. Basil Seminary was once an academic institution transformed into a terrifying maze of horrors.
Themes
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Faith and Morality
The film explores the warped sense of faith and morality, exemplified by Father Jonas's maniacal actions justified through his traumatic past. It poses questions about the impact of religious zealotry and its potential for violence, as well as the struggle between good and evil.
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Survival
Survival becomes a central theme as characters face the terror unleashed by Father Jonas. Meagan's desperate fight for her life signifies the human instinct to overcome insurmountable odds and confront nightmares head-on, ultimately leading to her moment of triumph amid chaos.
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Fear and Horror
The movie encapsulates the essence of horror, with each character grappling with fear as Father Jonas stalks them. The atmosphere is fraught with tension as friends are picked off one by one, reinforcing the dread of the unknown lurking in familiar settings.
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