Scream 2

Name: Scream 2
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: December 12, 1997
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Neve Campbell

1997

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Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews

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Dimension Films | Release Date: December 12, 1997 | TV-PG

Starring: Neve Campbell

Summary: Away at college, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her ... until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel! Now, as history eerily repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Cox), deputy Dewey (Arquette), and other SCREAM survivors find themselvesAway at college, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her ... until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel! Now, as history eerily repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Cox), deputy Dewey (Arquette), and other SCREAM survivors find themselves trapped in a terrifyingly clever plotline where no one is safe -- or beyond suspicion! (Dimension)… Expand

Director: Wes Craven

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 120 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

This funny, gory stab-athon is as sophisticated about the mechanics of Part 2s as the original was savvy about horror flicks. Read full review

Leonard Klady

Visceral, witty and appropriately redundant, the sequel has a winning commercial recipe that's certain to cook up excellent returns in all areas. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Paradoxically, there's a lot less gore. There is blood, of course, but nothing excessive by slasher-movie standards, and there are no depictions of spilled entrails. Craven has remembered that scares are more important that graphic displays of human insides and bodily fluids. Read full review

Walter Addiego

It's not as good as the original - which was fresher, funnier and scarier - but if it were, then by the criteria of the film's resident movie scholar, it wouldn't be a genuine sequel. Read full review

Lisa Alspector

The precredits sequence is exciting--it's the only part of the movie that even begins to use the idea of the vulnerability of a horror-movie audience reflexively. The rest of the story is a straightforward narrative that's threatening only to the ingenues in the cast. Read full review

Sarah Wade Hutman

For all its parodic elements, this clever 'whodunit' leaves us squirming and wincing at each slash of the killer. Prepare for a surprise and beware the person enjoying the film right next to you. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

This disappointing sequel to last year's horror sleeper gets trapped in the clichés it's trying to send up. Read full review

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BlakeP

Nov 1, 2012

In my opinion, "Scream 2" is even better than the first. It's funnier, scarier, and a lot more confident. Featuring even more memorable death scenes and dialogue that's worth talking about, every scene is delicious. The twist ending is a great homage to horror films in general, and theIn my opinion, "Scream 2" is even better than the first. It's funnier, scarier, and a lot more confident. Featuring even more memorable death scenes and dialogue that's worth talking about, every scene is delicious. The twist ending is a great homage to horror films in general, and the thrills are non-stop. Plus one for the fact that Sarah Michelle Gellar's in it.… Expand

26 of 30 users found this helpful264

Movie3

Jul 15, 2018

FOR ONCE a horror sequel done spectacularly right. Again, horror, suspense, comedy, drama and parody make a wonderful mix in this totally entertaining movie!

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

RogerSmith97

Apr 7, 2011

I Enjoyed This Scream 2 More Than The 1st Scream... I Love The Cast In This.. Sarah Michelle Gellar (Prinze) And Jade Pinkett Did Great... Some Parts Really Did Scare Me... This Is 10 Times Better Than The 1st Scream!
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Obby360

Mar 11, 2015

Even if when a horror film starts creating sequels, you know it will be more about the gore and the kills than the story. Thankfully with Scream 2- the story is good enough, the acting is linear, and the kills more scary.
It's take is completely different from other sequels of it's genre,Even if when a horror film starts creating sequels, you know it will be more about the gore and the kills than the story. Thankfully with Scream 2- the story is good enough, the acting is linear, and the kills more scary.
It's take is completely different from other sequels of it's genre, making the previous one world wide famous, and continuing the story in that manor.
With this film, we are in for more tension and a good character development, where the killer of course became more smarter and learned from the past.
The touch of Craven on this film did wonders and must be praised accordingly.
Scream 2 is right up there with the good sequels of any genre.… Expand

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AlexK2000

Feb 27, 2022

Прошло 2 года после кровавой бойни в Вудсборо. Сидни Прескотт поступила в колледж, уехав прочь от безумных воспоминаний. Но прошлое вновь настигает ее: нашумевшая история стала книгой-бестселлером Гэйл Уэзерс, а теперь еще и вышел фильм о тех самых событиях, всколыхнувший новую волнуПрошло 2 года после кровавой бойни в Вудсборо. Сидни Прескотт поступила в колледж, уехав прочь от безумных воспоминаний. Но прошлое вновь настигает ее: нашумевшая история стала книгой-бестселлером Гэйл Уэзерс, а теперь еще и вышел фильм о тех самых событиях, всколыхнувший новую волну террора. И ужас ожил снова, и снова в каждом встречном видится убийца!
Казалось бы, после 1-го Крика задумка исчерпана и 2-й раз высмеять жанр уже не выйдет. Однако, сиквелом ведь можно высмеять сиквелы в жанре! Что Крик 2 и делает. Вполне достойное продолжение, что фильмах жанра хоррор встретить не часто, тут и идеи 1-го фильма развивают и докидывают новые, и опять же интересный поворот в конце и убийца который всегда на шаг впереди, как и в прошлом фильме особенно можно отметить сцены погони и убийства над которыми создатели хорошо поработали.… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4

Dec 23, 2011

A lot weaker than the first because a lot of times the whole plot seems silly, but the movie still is quite scary, with its odd but cool beginning. I give this movie 63% of a good movie.

3 of 12 users found this helpful39

motionpaintings

Nov 21, 2020

i think that sequels are never particularly good. especially not in horror. This film confirms my attitude again.

0 of 16 users found this helpful016

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