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Patsy11Aug 12, 2023

Easily one of the best horror movies ever. SCREAM revitalized the horror genre, an ageless classic with brilliant actors and the indelible ghostface.

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Compi24Aug 2, 2023

An inarguable classic of both its genre and of cinema as a whole, Wes Craven's "Scream" is an excellent horror film in its own right, as well as a truly juicy meta-analysis of the conventions and trappings that make movies like it soAn inarguable classic of both its genre and of cinema as a whole, Wes Craven's "Scream" is an excellent horror film in its own right, as well as a truly juicy meta-analysis of the conventions and trappings that make movies like it so successful and iconic. I only wish I had seen this movie for the first time when it came out. Having grown up in the 90's and early 00's, I realize that I may have absorbed a lot of the twists in turns in this via osmosis, so not a lot of it was as impactful as I would have hoped. Not the movie's fault.… Expand

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moviefanicJul 5, 2023

Scream was rated TV-14 on a channel, so I decided to watch it, and I think it's one of the best horror movies of all time.

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aidancampbellJun 7, 2023

A rare instance where the movie really is as genius as everyone says it is, though I’ve always thought Scream 2 further perfected the formula.

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Craftnight405Mar 31, 2023

Vor einem Jahr wurde Sidney Prescotts Mutter ermordt. Sie hat es immer noch nicht verarbeitet und ist sehr schüchtern und vorsichtig. Tage vor dem Jahrestag wird die Klassenkameradin Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) umgebracht. Nun wird jetztVor einem Jahr wurde Sidney Prescotts Mutter ermordt. Sie hat es immer noch nicht verarbeitet und ist sehr schüchtern und vorsichtig. Tage vor dem Jahrestag wird die Klassenkameradin Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) umgebracht. Nun wird jetzt auch Jagd auf sie gemacht.
Es ist das zweite Mal das ich Scream gesehen habe. Das erste Mal ist schon Jahre her. Trotzdem weiß ich noch wer der Mörder ist und das ist halt so bei solchen Art von Filmen, wenn man herausfinden muss wer der Killer ist. Scream ist beim zweiten Mal, trotzdem noch super und unterhaltend. Obwohl man weiß wer der Killer ist hat der Film immer noch genug zu bieten das man sich nicht langweilt. Man achtet immer bei den Tätern (die man beim zweiten mal schon kennt),wie man drauf kommen könnte wer es ist. Beim ersten Mal sehen habe ich eher überlegt wer der Mörder ist und viele Details übersehen. Die übersehenen Details kann man beim zweiten Mal gucken besser bemerken, weil man nicht die ganze Zeit nachdenkt, wer der Mörder ist. Der Film ist perfekt inszeniert und hat keine Lücken. Die Charaktere verhalten sich natürlich und die meisten sind sympatisch. Sindy und Dewey sind meine Lieblingscharaktere gefolgt von dem Nerd Randy. Für Filmfans ist der Film ein muss. Die Charaktere handeln so wie man so in einer Situation handeln würde und nicht so Klischeehaft wie in Horrorfilmen. Die Anfangsszene im Film ist perfekt und ikonisch. Dewie ist hier noch ziemlich nervös und unsicher was sich in den anderen Teilen verändert.
Die Metakommetare sind witzig, aber für einige könnten sie nervig sein.
Ein perfekter Film der einen der größten Filmcharaktere mit "Ghostface" geschaffen hat. Scream hat den Horrorfilmgenre stark verändert und hat ein perfektes Drehbuch, mit tollen Schauspielern. Einige Charaktere sind überdreht (Stu), aber solche Menschen gibt es auch im wahren Leben.

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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

The first film of one of the most successful horror sagas in history, as well as one of my favorites. This feature film is, essentially, everything a Scream should be, that is a horror comedy that perculates and ironizes the horrors of thatThe first film of one of the most successful horror sagas in history, as well as one of my favorites. This feature film is, essentially, everything a Scream should be, that is a horror comedy that perculates and ironizes the horrors of that period. And it does it well.… Expand

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tellmikeyyMar 10, 2023

What more can you say about an all time classic slasher. Great twist, iconic acting, great gore and kills.

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Wave0CloudFeb 26, 2023

A classic Horror Movie that feels more fun then actually scary at times, but that makes up a good amount of the charm of the movie, making the Ghostface mask the most iconic face of horror, if not the most iconic.

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HabibiehakimJan 23, 2023

Scream is basically a Rom-Com movie with some serial killers and some murders in it and it surprisingly works good enough, Wes Craven is back making his second most iconic creation after Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street, GhostfaceScream is basically a Rom-Com movie with some serial killers and some murders in it and it surprisingly works good enough, Wes Craven is back making his second most iconic creation after Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street, Ghostface In Scream!, the film opens in i think one of the best opening scene in horror movie i've seen, and the rest of the film like i mention before, a Rom-Com movie with serial killers and some murders in it that surprisingly works good enough, it perform well by all the cast, cheesy parts here and there and the movie also known for the characters aware of real-world horror films who openly discussed the clichés that i found quite smart but sometimes overused but it's also still fine at some parts, Scream is still intense, scary, and quite terrifying, the movie is definitely there with all the classic slasher films like Halloween, A Nightmare On Elm Street, and Friday The 13th, and in terms of a movie itself it's one of the better/good one like all the films i mention except probably Friday The 13th, anyway, Scream is also a very entertaining film from the beginning till the end, it's good and i enjoyed it.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Jan 10, 2023

Love this move, also my favorite out of the series. None of them has come close to the first one. As a killer tracks down Sidney an tries to Kill her and all of her friends.

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erdal220Dec 12, 2022

one of the best horror film. to watch very enjoyable. so to excited. I am sidney character fan very love

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phoenix_prjctDec 10, 2022

Final Thoughts:

Scream is a horror movie about horror movies, making it very easy to come off as pretentious. Instead, it utilises its self-awareness in wickedly witty ways, cementing itself as a cult classic. For an in-depth look and moreFinal Thoughts:

Scream is a horror movie about horror movies, making it very easy to come off as pretentious. Instead, it utilises its self-awareness in wickedly witty ways, cementing itself as a cult classic.

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KSArvindDec 4, 2022

A perfect film that has all the aspects of an engaging film. The whodunit mystery aspect is best made use of only in this franchise.

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Wickedjr89Nov 26, 2022

A wonderful movie and one of the best slashers there is! Sidney is an awesome final girl.

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DunkaccinoNov 13, 2022

A movie that redefines its genre, with a fresh take on tropes we grew tiresome of. "Dead teenagers" slashers were rarely special. Seldom have been done with this kind of style, intelligence, and self-awareness. By now we all know who theA movie that redefines its genre, with a fresh take on tropes we grew tiresome of. "Dead teenagers" slashers were rarely special. Seldom have been done with this kind of style, intelligence, and self-awareness. By now we all know who the killer is, and who survives at the end, but the setup is consistenly strong, with characters we might even care about.… Expand

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KelvinSelimorNov 12, 2022

Scream. What's your favorite horror movie? Wanting to revive the horror genre, which was almost never heard of, Wes Craven decided to create his own masked monster. As a result, the monster ("Ghostface") turned out to be very recognizable andScream. What's your favorite horror movie? Wanting to revive the horror genre, which was almost never heard of, Wes Craven decided to create his own masked monster. As a result, the monster ("Ghostface") turned out to be very recognizable and maniacally frightening, but at the same time a little funny. In the film itself, apart from the final action, there is nothing memorable. The main characters are well thought out and the actors play them well, and the gore scenes in some places look even better than the Halloween franchise. Otherwise, "Scream" is quite a typical slasher film about teenagers with a very recognizable antagonist due to the appearance.… Expand

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eva3si0nApr 10, 2022

I watched Scream after the first part of Scary Movie. And I didn't see much difference. This is a very mediocre horror film, it is not frightening at all. A typical B-level movie or even lower. The plot here is dull and linear, just oneI watched Scream after the first part of Scary Movie. And I didn't see much difference. This is a very mediocre horror film, it is not frightening at all. A typical B-level movie or even lower. The plot here is dull and linear, just one story. Even the climax does not catch the viewer in any way. Perhaps the subsequent parts are better, but the first part was completely unimpressed.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 11, 2022

What can I say? Scream is a wonderful film, a classic of its genre and a real scream from start to finish. The production values are excellent with atmospheric photography and settings, Wes Craven's direction is to date one of his bestWhat can I say? Scream is a wonderful film, a classic of its genre and a real scream from start to finish. The production values are excellent with atmospheric photography and settings, Wes Craven's direction is to date one of his best directing jobs, the music is haunting and the sound effects unsettling. The acting from Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette is top notch, and GhostFace as a character is iconic. What struck me as truly impressive about Scream was its originality, the story is fresh and while there are some funny lines, there are some genuinely scary, jump-out-of-your-seat moments too. Overall, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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villain_editsMar 1, 2022

Um tanto quanto superestimado? Com certeza, mas ainda sim gosto muito do filme que querendo ou não reviveu o subgênero slasher e conseguiu criar toda uma parada própria que influenciou vários outros projetos.

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AlexK2000Feb 27, 2022

Легендарное и культовое творение от не менее легендарного режиссёра Уеса Крэйвена, можно даже сказать что это классика жанра. Сюжет держит всегда в приятном напряжении и ожидании что же будет дальше и чем всё обернётся для главных героев иЛегендарное и культовое творение от не менее легендарного режиссёра Уеса Крэйвена, можно даже сказать что это классика жанра. Сюжет держит всегда в приятном напряжении и ожидании что же будет дальше и чем всё обернётся для главных героев и выживут ли они все.
Блестящий актёрский состав, тогда ещё молодых актёров так же заслуживает особого внимания, а то как высмеивают жанр хоррор вообще отдельная тема.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022

This movie changed horror. Other movies have changed the way that we are scared through film and this changed it for the teen market. The gore was there but not extreme; the stars were kids and the music for the new generation. This film alsoThis movie changed horror. Other movies have changed the way that we are scared through film and this changed it for the teen market. The gore was there but not extreme; the stars were kids and the music for the new generation. This film also brought a self-referential nineties post-modern irony to the ball game. As a film it is very good with strong acting and some good jumps. It does lack depth although the light comedy makes up for that. This is an entertaining, if lighter than most, slick teen horror.… Expand

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emotionsJan 23, 2022

As One Of the most popular horror movies of the 90's and The movie that had a lot of imitators. other 90's and early 2000's imitators such as: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Bloody Valentine,And Halloween H20:20 Years Later. Basically I'mAs One Of the most popular horror movies of the 90's and The movie that had a lot of imitators. other 90's and early 2000's imitators such as: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Bloody Valentine,And Halloween H20:20 Years Later. Basically I'm Say Saying This Movie Is Awesome I've Seen All 5 Scream Movie's. This Is One Of My Favorite Of the Series. The Ghostface Reveal Is Amazing, Great Writing Thanks To Kevin Williamson. Great Directing Thanks To Yours Truly Wesley Craven.
Great Casting Thanks To The Movies Casting Director Lisa Beach. My Movie Ranking For This Series Is
#!: SCREAM(1996)
#2: SCREAM 4(2011)
#3: SCREAM 5(2022)
#4: SCREAM 2(1997)
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gracjanskiJan 31, 2021

Classic teenie horror movie with a serial killer and a little bit of sex. So the question in these movies is always who is the killer. the movie is not bad, but there were too many twists in my view.

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Mayla_XDec 21, 2021

Фильм гениальный, как по мне клише это фишка данного фильма. Убийцы идиоты не могут нормально убить жертву.

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benjanzenNov 25, 2021

Scream is a perfect horror movie. Everything works, from the self aware and witty script to the well fleshed out and performed characters. The added layer of a “whodunit” creates so much tension and suspense, elevating it high above mostScream is a perfect horror movie. Everything works, from the self aware and witty script to the well fleshed out and performed characters. The added layer of a “whodunit” creates so much tension and suspense, elevating it high above most other films in its genre. It’s sharp, focused, and filled with fun twists and turns. A must watch every Halloween!… Expand

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AmericanDad1Nov 3, 2021

Only horror movie that makes every character get attached to us before they die.

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clem666Oct 29, 2021

Amazing surprise. It took me some time to watch this unavoidable and iconic horror feature.

Where should I start? Terrific acting, characters are all lovable even the dumbest ones. Visceral performances. The late 90's feelings are palpableAmazing surprise. It took me some time to watch this unavoidable and iconic horror feature.

Where should I start? Terrific acting, characters are all lovable even the dumbest ones. Visceral performances. The late 90's feelings are palpable and bring an inescapable gorgeous atmosphere to the movie. The acting is very impressive: there is never too much of it despite the fact that some scenes are quite dumb. The police investigation simply is thrilling. If the story seems a bit linear, there is always something to expect from the evolution of the characters, who contribute perfectly to make "Scream" a film based on a wonderful crescendo ending on a glorious and twisted final in the continuity of the rest of the film. Lighting is as great as the environment. The soundtrack is amazing (and way more convenient to me than in the Peaky Blinders).

What struck me most was that the film is surprisingly self-aware, even ironic and parodic of other horror films. It just can stop to launch precise ans subtile jokes to the other features in the market. Obviously in 1996 we couldn't avoid the poor special effects, the awful puppets, the laughable quality and quantity of blood, etc. But in a way it is part of the beauty of 'Scream'.… Expand

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MattBrady99Oct 20, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cameraman Kenny is the true hero of the series and I’m not even joking.

Right after getting his throat slit by Ghostface in front of Sidney while she's in the news van, his final moment of life is pointing to the exist almost hidden away in the van for Sidney to escape. I honestly believe that she would've been dead if he didn’t direct her to it, making her reaction much faster.

It's little character moments like this that makes 'Scream' a great horror movie.… Expand

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KaijukaiAug 3, 2021

Now I love slasher movies and this one sure delivers it has good plot and good directing but I think they did not really keep the secret it was billy and Stu it was very obvious otherwise good slasher flick it's the best one out of the 90's INow I love slasher movies and this one sure delivers it has good plot and good directing but I think they did not really keep the secret it was billy and Stu it was very obvious otherwise good slasher flick it's the best one out of the 90's I recommend.… Expand

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Josephgamers65Apr 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scream is a movie About Sidney gets a call from Ghostface killer than he starts to say something about her mom which triggers her pretty much Than targets many people and girls Ghostface killer is a cool slasher he is a lot different from Halloween and this movie is tense which made me love this movie my only problem in this movie is weathers as a character and the ending drags way too long it goes for at least 30 minutes if u wanted to kill Sidney than do it Like I don't even know they were trying to do there pretty much u like all the characters in this movie the plot is really good to be so I give Scream an A… Expand

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Eulogist111May 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Favorite Horror Film

Scream is without a doubt my favorite horror film of all time. It is very creative, spooky, well-made, and it has never gets old as I have seen it countless times.

Scream is about a killer that wears a ghost mask and threatens people over the phone and later kills its victims. A young girl named Casey (Drew Barrymore) and her boyfriend Steve get killed from this killer and triggers a huge investigation in Woodsboro, California. A girl, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), becomes the next victim and she must do everything to find out who is the killer and fight him off.

Scream is very top notch and flawless. The plot is very creative with some cool twists to make it more interesting. The acting is great and I love the cast. Neve Campbell did a wonderful job playing the lead, Sidney, David Arquette was great as playing the cop, Deputy Dewey Riley, Courtney Cox was amazing as the news reporter, Gale Weathers, and the rest of the cast, such as Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy and Drew Barrymore was awesome.

Out of all four Scream films, this one definitely has the best killer reveal. You find out that there were two killers, and they were Stu (Matthew Lillard) and Billy (Skeet Ulrich). They were the killers of Sidney's mother as well, and it was because Billy's mom left his Dad because his Dad was with Sidney's mom. I felt that was a very cool twist and they explained how they planned everything out.

In conclusion, Scream is a successful and masterful horror movie that lives up to this very day and will always be my favorite horror film.… Expand

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Exemplify78May 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Summary: After a series of mysterious deaths befalls their small town, an offbeat group of friends led by Sydney Prescott (Neve Campbell) become the target of a masked killer. As the body count begins to rise, Sydney and her friends find themselves contemplating the "Rules" of horror films as they find themselves living in a real-life one. [Miramax]… Expand

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Ulna319May 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Henry Winkler, who played Principal Himbry, was asked to go uncredited because the producers did not want to detract any attention from the younger, lesser known actors.… Expand

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Maxilla328May 14, 2021

Melissa Joan Hart, Brittany Murphy, Alicia Witt, Melanie Lynskey, and Melinda Clarke auditioned for the role of Sidney Prescott.

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Carouse97May 14, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The party scene near the end of the film runs forty-two minutes long. It was shot over the course of twenty-one days from the time the sun set to the time it rose. After it wrapped, the crew had t-shirts made that read "I SURVIVED SCENE 118" (which was the name of the scene during shooting). The cast and crew jokingly called it "The longest night in horror history."… Expand

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dabble26May 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Right before the credits roll, there is a quick flash of the killer's face (Ghostface), so quick, it causes the viewer to doubt they actually saw it.

There are no opening credits.… Expand

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Spar154May 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plot holes Generally, for the fact there has been a massacre, the house in which it occurred seems quiet and serene, especially when Sidney discovers Tatum's body, but as if no one else would be around, or could have seen her.… Expand

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Chassis28May 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wild credits

Henry Winkler, who played Principal Himbry, was asked to go uncredited because the producers did not want to detract any attention from the younger, lesser known actors.… Expand

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Xlyophone199May 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cameo Linda Blair: (around 39 minutes) The auburn reporter who says, "People want to know, they have a right to know." She starred in another classic horror film, The Exorcist (1973). Wes Craven had cast her in Summer of Fear (1978).

Director Cameo Wes Craven: (around 52 minutes) Fred, the janitor. He's wearing a red and green striped sweater, just like Freddy Krueger from the A Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise. They are also the actual clothes from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).… Expand

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AssonanceMay 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The killer, or one of the two killers, always turns out to be a friend or relative of Sidney's in this franchise. In this movie, it is Billy and Stu, a boyfriend and a friend. In Scream 2 (1997), it is Mickey, a friend, and Mrs. Loomis, her boyfriend's mother. In Scream 3 (2000), it's Roman, her long lost half brother.… Expand

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Aversion68May 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (At around one hour and thirty-five minutes) When the phone slips out of Billy's (Skeet Ulrich's) hand and hits Stu's (Matthew Lillard's) head, it was completely unintentional. Director Wes Craven kept it in because of Lillard's realistic reaction.… Expand

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Vial44May 1, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The high school scenes were to be shot at Santa Rosa High School in California. However, very close to the shooting date, the school board read the script and denied the film to be shot there due to the violent nature, as they had been under the impression the film was a comedy, and production was moved to Healdsburg, California. As payback, director Wes Craven put in the end credits under the "Special Thanks" section, "NO THANKS WHATSOEVER TO THE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD."… Expand

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DefameApr 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's a subtle joke when Randy is shouting at the telly for Jamie Curtis to turn around while watching Halloween, not only because the killer is behind him in the scene but also because his real name is Jamie, he's therefore telling himself to turn around at the same time.… Expand

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DiameterApr 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Audio/Visual Unsynchronized When the police arrest Billy after Sid's first attack, they place him in the car and close the car door, in which the windows are closed. After they've driven off, Sheriff and Dewey go to check on Sid and in the background we can still hear Billy calling out for Sid crying out "SID!"… Expand

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oustApr 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Character error (at around 1h 29 mins) When Stu and Randy are pleading with Sidney, she decides to trust neither and locks them both out. At that point, she would've known she could trust Randy, because she saw the live feed of the killer about to attack him.… Expand

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ProlificApr 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At one point during the filming of the opening scene, somebody forgot to unplug the phone that Casey used to try and call the cops. This resulted in real, puzzled 911 operators hearing Drew Barrymore screaming for her life on the other end.… Expand

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ConsortApr 24, 2021

In the U.S., without adjusting for inflation, the film is the twentieth highest-grossing horror film, and remains the highest-grossing slasher genre film, directly followed by Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 3 (2000).

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BaskApr 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Two of the most complex visual effects in the film were the corpses of Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) and Steve Orth (Kevin Patrick Walls). Their deaths involved the character being gutted from ribcage to pelvis, essentially hollowing out the torso of internal organs, with the guts "rolling" from the wound. To allow Walls to continue to move and feign death while displaying the wound, KNB designed a chair with no back. The actor would kneel behind it while his upper body, head, and arms were positioned within the chair's seating area. An anatomical model representing the character's torso and legs was positioned in the chair and disguised so that the actor's upper body and the model appeared to be one piece. The fake abdomen was filled with rubber, latex, and gelatin pieces smeared in fake blood, the "internal organs", which could then fall free. The other effect involved Casey being gutted and hung by the neck from a tree. The team utilized a similar approach, but replicated Barrymore's entire body, as it would be impossible to conceal her real body and display the visual effect of her character having been gutted.… Expand

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RindApr 22, 2021

The Ghostface mask was first developed for novelty stores during the Halloween season between 1991 and 1992 by Fun World employee Brigitte Sleiertin as part of a series titled "Fantastic Faces", the mask itself known as "The Peanut-EyedThe Ghostface mask was first developed for novelty stores during the Halloween season between 1991 and 1992 by Fun World employee Brigitte Sleiertin as part of a series titled "Fantastic Faces", the mask itself known as "The Peanut-Eyed Ghost". The final design was approved by Fun World Vice President Allan Geller. Wes Craven claimed to have originally found the mask, but later clarified that he had misremembered the event, and that it was producer Marianne Maddalena who discovered it. She found it while inside a house during location scouting for the film and brought it to the attention of Wes Craven, who set about trying to obtain the rights to use it. Fun World licensing director R.J. Torbert joined Fun World in 1996 and was given the task of naming the mask prior to its film debut, deciding on "GhostFace" with the blessing of Fun World owners Stanley and Allan Geller. Torbert felt it looked like a "ghost in pain", believing it to be a unique design. The Ghostface design and title are owned by Fun World.… Expand

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SputterApr 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stu's (Matthew Lillard's) house, which is the location for the entire third act, is a house on Tomales Road east of Tomales Bay that had only recently become available after the death of its owners.… Expand

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AmuletApr 19, 2021

The use of caller ID increased more than threefold after the release of this film.

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CarnivalApr 18, 2021

KNB Effects created over fifty gallons of fake blood, normally composed of corn syrup and food dye, to create the visual effect of severe wounds.

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LegibleApr 18, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (At around one hour and twenty-two minutes) The scene where the killer is sneaking up behind Randy (Jamie Kennedy) is the only one where the person in the costume is actually one of the actors rather than a stuntman. Skeet Ulrich specifically asked if he could wear the costume for one scene.… Expand

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BisectApr 17, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rose McGowan was so small that when she was in the pet door, she kept falling out. They had to nail her shirt to the inside of garage door to prevent her from falling out.… Expand

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Compendium828Apr 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the end of the movie Sidney, who has been hiding in the closet from psychopaths Billy and Stu, suddenly beaks out, wearing the Ghostface costume, and stabs Billy in the chest with an umbrella. The screams and anguished look on Ulrich's face in that scene are real; the original take from that scene was kept in the movie. Campbell's second stab with the umbrella missed the protective vest Ulrich was wearing, hitting him in the chest over the area where he had open heart surgery when he was 10 years old.… Expand

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Ocular24Apr 14, 2021

Matthew Lillard was cast as Stu Macher by chance after accompanying his then-girlfriend to an unrelated audition taking place elsewhere in the same building. Casting director Lisa Beach saw Lillard in the hallway and asked him to audition forMatthew Lillard was cast as Stu Macher by chance after accompanying his then-girlfriend to an unrelated audition taking place elsewhere in the same building. Casting director Lisa Beach saw Lillard in the hallway and asked him to audition for the part. He got into the role with "incredible ferocity".… Expand

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LevitationApr 13, 2021

Wes Craven initially turned down the film. He was already busy developing a remake of The Haunting (1963) and was considering distancing himself from the horror genre. He signed on to direct after Drew Barrymore agreed to appear in the film.Wes Craven initially turned down the film. He was already busy developing a remake of The Haunting (1963) and was considering distancing himself from the horror genre. He signed on to direct after Drew Barrymore agreed to appear in the film. Also he was confronted by a young little boy fan who was about ten. The boy accused Craven of "going soft"; and that he had more guts back in the day when he was making movies like "Last House on the Left". That pushed him over the edge and he called the people at Miramax and agreed to do Scream.… Expand

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UvulaApr 11, 2021

The film was released in December, five days before Christmas. The studio did this because during the holiday season, family friendly movies are usually released, and the studio wanted to give the horror audience something to see during aThe film was released in December, five days before Christmas. The studio did this because during the holiday season, family friendly movies are usually released, and the studio wanted to give the horror audience something to see during a time when no horror movies would be out. It opened at number four with $6.4 million, which led the studio to believe the film had flopped. However, the film's good word of mouth is what led to its success at the box office. With every week it went up, or stayed at the same place in the box office. By the end of its run, it ended up making over $100 million at the U.S. box office.… Expand

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LattelyDec 2, 2020

Slasher film with jokes what could be better than this. It's like a classic of horror films in 90's.

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motionpaintingsNov 21, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite horror films of all time. Great storyline, who looks at the own genre with a wink. I just don't understand why neve campbell always gets neck pain when she gets scared ...… Expand

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AbeFilettiOct 22, 2020

Scream is a fun time from beginning to end. You're sitting there wondering who the killer is, and every scene your view guess for the killer might change. It is also funny how they talk about horror movies too. They talk about what theScream is a fun time from beginning to end. You're sitting there wondering who the killer is, and every scene your view guess for the killer might change. It is also funny how they talk about horror movies too. They talk about what the audience talks about, like don't get drunk, or go through the front door not up the stairs. I give Scream a 8/10… Expand

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MoviezNPOct 15, 2020

Pure brilliance! That's what this movie is. Not only it's a modern day classic, it's almost a perfect film. It serves as a slasher flick, a perfect blend of slasher and whodunit, an excellent thriller and an extremely exciting rollercoasterPure brilliance! That's what this movie is. Not only it's a modern day classic, it's almost a perfect film. It serves as a slasher flick, a perfect blend of slasher and whodunit, an excellent thriller and an extremely exciting rollercoaster ride. In my opinion, Scream and Scream 2 are better than his most popular movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street. No, I don't hate original Freddy movie, I consider it to be one of the bests of the genre. But I find Scream way beyond that. It might possibly be because I am more into thrillers, murder mysteries and whodunits, but that doesn't change the fact that I find Scream to be Wes Craven's greatest work.

There are a lot of goods I have say about this movie, and I won't be spoiling anything. All these stuffs aren't probably things that have not been already said prior to my review. But these are the reasons why I love it so much. First, it's extremely well-paced. It has a definitive tone it goes for, any doesn't miss a bit at all. It is almost two hours long, it begins to end at around 1:30:00 mark. The last 30 minutes doesn't even feel like 30 minutes. It's almost like 5 or 6 minutes, and I am not even exaggerating. There's not a single moment in the movie which doesn't give an uneasy feeling. That uneasy feeling lasts throughout the movie, until things start getting revealed. And after that, what follows is an intense, action packed finale that the movie absolutely deserves. And I almost forgot. The opening of this movie is perhaps the best opening of all the slasher films since the late 70s. .
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Even if it wasn't a meta film, except for a few interesting pop culture references, it would've worked equally well. That's because it has a story of it's own. You are constantly gripped by the whodunit aspect of the movie. It completely understands that it's actually the intensity, the tension and the characterizations you give in the film that makes it work, not some pointless gory scenes. The
gore and kills are mere aftermath and payoff of what we had just witnessed in the story. Gore doesn't equal a great horror, and in particular, a great slasher. Seems like this film understood it really well. And there's something that this movie does, which none of the slashers before it and (except for a little extent in Scream 2) none of its sequels do. That is getting the uncertainty factor absolutely right. Definitely, I would say none of the endings of the Scream movies (1 to 4, at the time of this review) were quite predictable to me. But, even in the beloved classics, except for a possible few dodges, we get to know who the main lead is and who's going to be the victim. It's not that with Scream. At many moments, even though we recognize the main lead (who's awesome, btw) we feel like she might not make it. And, definitely a lot of people are sliced. But, we do not, or should I say, cannot expect a character to die or not to die because it plays the trope of "everyone is a suspect" extremely well. .
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This movie has the best batch of characters in any slasher movie. All the characters are so memorable and the characterizations are brilliant. You cannot exchange one character with the other. There are no stock characters for extra kills or something like that. Every kill happens for a purpose, may it have a motive or may it be an act of a pure psychopath. And in that line, I would also like to mention that Neve Campbell is my most favorite actress (and Sidney Prescott is my favorite slasher lead character) when it comes to the ones who've been the lead of a slasher movie. Unlike a lot of such leads, she doesn't feel like a "typically written to survive" lead. She has more depth to her character than many of the leads from many different franchises combined! She does a lot of stuff that kinda reminds me of John McClane. She definitely does whole lot less of over the top things that McClane does, but she does have some great one liners, fantastic fight/action scenes and the vulnerability that makes us feel that she's one of us, and not a movie character. That being said, the performances are extremely great. Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers, David Arquette as Dewey, Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) as Stu, and Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis and all the others have given a fantastic performance. .
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It's a movie which doesn't use its meta nature as an excuse for being lame, in fact, it's everything but lame. Being a meta movie, it serves as a celebration of almost two decades of slasher films by taking jabs on cliches while using that cliche in a much more grounded way. It gives a well written story and a whole bunch of well written characters and an intensely exciting storytelling. That's what makes it so great. If you haven't checked it out, don't waste any time. Please, see this movie. It's a highly underappreciated (though insanely popular) and a criminally underrated gem of a movie. .
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n0amarOct 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very smart. scream is the cliché of horror films it shows what happens in each slasher movie ever made. but scream makes a new identity something different to others… Expand

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NOOB234HBKOct 3, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uff genial y me gusta mucho el ghosface de esta peli y randy es la mamada amo las parodias y Billy y stu cómo los asesinos es genial peeo stu era estúpido y la periodista me cago en estea peli es original me encanta ghosface tiene su magia no es un puto monstruo inmortal es un humano y lo ase genial el nacimiento de ghosface es genial y SCREAM revivió al género… Expand

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halleprematarumSep 28, 2020

scream is one of my favorite slasher movies of all time. i would recommend it for any thriller lover. i love the ironic and sattiracal humour throughout the film's run time and all the quirky characters. even the villians are likable andscream is one of my favorite slasher movies of all time. i would recommend it for any thriller lover. i love the ironic and sattiracal humour throughout the film's run time and all the quirky characters. even the villians are likable and cool. overall it's not a very scary film, but it's not exactly meant to be. it's a fun movie for teens and slasher lovers and one of my favorite movies.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Two guys put on ghost masks and stab their friends because they like horror films and something about the girl's mother sleeping around.… Expand

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ZzjimbozZSep 2, 2020

My Favorite Horror Movie Of All Time
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Rcavey92212May 10, 2020

What is there to say that hasn't been said about Scream. Innovative, scary, funny, clever, smart, etc. Its definitely a movie that's one of a kind and a magic that will never be replicated. Taking all of our beloved slasher cliches andWhat is there to say that hasn't been said about Scream. Innovative, scary, funny, clever, smart, etc. Its definitely a movie that's one of a kind and a magic that will never be replicated. Taking all of our beloved slasher cliches and flipping them on their head redefined the horror genre in 1996 and no one saw it coming. Although I desperately was waiting for the films release not too many people were. It arrived that December with very little buzz and only a selection of mixed reviews. Made for $15 million and opening with only a little over $6 million it looked like a flop. But as the weeks went on and word of mouth spread and critics started seeing it. The reviews shot up and so did the box office. Ultimately making over $173 million worldwide. I'm happy to say that I got to experience the phenomenon first hand working at a movie theater. To this day the movie is still fantastic. It's truly a perfect storm from the fluid, accomplished direction from Wes Craven to the brilliant screenplay by My personal idol Kevin Williamson and a perfectly cast of actors giving inspired performances. Neve Campbell was without a doubt one of the strongest scream queens to grace our genre and of course we can't forget the charasmatic Courtney Cox or lovably dopey David Arquette that followed her through the excellent franchise. And of course memorable work by Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Skeet Ulrich and more. Of course no one can forget the amazing cameo by Drew Barrymore. Intelligent unique and genre defining the film stands as a masterwork of modern cinema.

Budget: $15m
Domestic Box Office: $103m
Worldwide Box Office: $173m

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Steven1981Mar 21, 2020

Scream is a slasher horror/mystery film with everyone thinking who's the killer? Bits of humour are added and Scream was directed by Wes Craven in 1996 and it stars Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowan, Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell, David Arquette,Scream is a slasher horror/mystery film with everyone thinking who's the killer? Bits of humour are added and Scream was directed by Wes Craven in 1996 and it stars Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowan, Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Henry Winkler who's Fonzy in Happy Days which was amusing to see him in this film. This film is more or less the same or similar concept to the Halloween films or Friday the 13th films, someone going round in a mask killing people but it's always with a knife and a ghostface mask. The horror parts don't work and Scream isn't scary or terrifying one bit and some of the humour is good but others fall flat as a pancake. Rose McGowan's character is likeable and Drew's but some of if not all the male characters are loud, annoying, dull or unlikeable and this feels more most of the time like a television comedy with blood more than a horror. Some of the male acting is overacted into moronic stupidity and way over the top and the cops are dumb with little if any logical intelligence so this films just laughable and embarrassing. Truly awful and the films boring too which is the biggest sin of any director or film maker.… Expand

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imthenoobFeb 15, 2020

Scream pretty much revitalized horror in the late 90s-early 2000s. The impact of this movie is a lasting one and rightfully so. It's just a gem.

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SolariumJan 12, 2020

Scream is inventive, witty, amusing, shocking, well acted, unpredictable, & frightening.

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SafeCloudNov 23, 2019

If you go to watch this movie purely as a horror movie, you will be dissapointed. This is a self-aware movie with purposely stereotypical characters, over-the-top scenes and a hooded killer. But, the characters we are meant to like and rootIf you go to watch this movie purely as a horror movie, you will be dissapointed. This is a self-aware movie with purposely stereotypical characters, over-the-top scenes and a hooded killer. But, the characters we are meant to like and root for are actualy fleshed out. The movie points and laughs at itself however there are some really stupid scenes and choices that have gone a bit too far. Overall, a revolutionary film.… Expand

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JacksonPike05Nov 10, 2019

Holy crap, what a movie! Wes Craven just took the limits and broke it in half with no remorse! Scream is the normal run-of-the-mill slasher at first glance, but is it really? Not really. While yes, Scream IS about the final girl being chasedHoly crap, what a movie! Wes Craven just took the limits and broke it in half with no remorse! Scream is the normal run-of-the-mill slasher at first glance, but is it really? Not really. While yes, Scream IS about the final girl being chased by the creepy masked guy trope we’ve all seen throughout the years, but scream takes on a more meta approach and adds more humor along the way. This movie predicts itself in a lot of places, but stills add a bunch of new and creative ideas, such as the kills.

The kills and the scares are one reason to watch this movie, and it's a good reason too. The kills are AMAZING in this movie. Their creative, gory, gut-wrenching, but most importantly, scary. The movie captivates you with the mystery of who the killer is and what they plan to do next to our protagonists, which are also a good reason to watch this movie. The characters are not bad at all, they’re fun to watch them do their thing and see how they react to their upcoming demise, which sounds dark but hey, it's just a movie.

It Overall Scream was an instant classic and scared many when it first came out and still scares people today. I even found myself on the edge of my seat while watching. While it's good scares, great actors, good scares, great kills, amazing killer persona (Ghostface), and what matters most, a damn good twist. This movie will stun you and keep you on your toes every step of the way and will continue to scare many people for years to come, this is a must-watch if you're looking to be scared during any time of day… Expand

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HorrorseekerAug 29, 2019

A new take on both slasher and comedy and also who did it you'll keep guessing and wondering until the end

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diegoaraujo8Jul 12, 2019

I love this movie, it's one of my favorites of all time!!! It's AWESOME!!!!

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JPKJul 9, 2019

Definitely One Of Wes’s Best
Scream is scary, bloody, intense, and well acted.

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lordelanaJul 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. absolutely typical illogical and predictable horror movie. i completely don't understand how this film became a "classic" in genre. 0/10. if on metacritic was a raiting less 0 out of 10, i'd like to score it as NOTHING at all, because 0 is something for this **** anyway.… Expand

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MattJacks2003Mar 9, 2019

This is Sooooooooooooooooooooooo ELECTRIFYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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vetorDec 11, 2018

Best Slasher Movie of all time,Ghostface is a great and scariest villain in the movie.

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

MY favorite scary movie! Horror, suspense, comedy, parody, drama! HOW??? It really works, and it's completely entertaining!

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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018

A good parody of horror films?

This "horror" movie is set in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California, and tells how the young Sidney Prescott, a year after the brutal murder of his mother, is pursued by a mysterious psychopathic killer,A good parody of horror films?

This "horror" movie is set in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California, and tells how the young Sidney Prescott, a year after the brutal murder of his mother, is pursued by a mysterious psychopathic killer, masked with black clothes and a mask that looks like something out of a Munch painting. Directed by Wes Craven (who became famous with the franchise "Nightmare on Elm Street"), has a script by Kevin Williamson and includes Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette in the lead roles, playing respectively the young Casey, the protagonist Sidney, an ambitious reporter called Gale Weathers and the sheriff's deputy, Dewey.

As audience, we are in doubt about what really is this film: if it is a mere horror movie then we are facing one of the worst: although some situational scares, the film does not scare anyone, on the contrary: the killer is bumbling, fumbling and spends at least half of the film playing with the phone and stumble around the stage. In turn, the victims are mostly young immature teenagers, so pathetic and mentally retarded that we come to the point of delighting us with their deaths. There is no terror, just false terror, and there is no suspense, only false suspense.

If this movie isn't a horror movie but a teen film (perhaps one of the most indigestible film genres that exists), then they are on their favorite ground and I just wish, when they saw the sad end of the teenagers here, they decided to spend more lifetime devoting themselves to reading and developing their maturity.

Finally, if this isn't a teen or horror movie, it can only be a comedy that seeks to parody both genders. And, if this is true, then this is a great film, which made us laugh from start to finish and ridicules, in a funny way, both film genres. The dialogs of the adolescents, seeking to theorize the "formulas" of horror films and how to survive in a horror movie, are particularly funny. It's quite possible that it was the Wes Craven's intention with this film, instead of making a conventional horror film. May have been ...?… Expand

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bfoore90Aug 24, 2017

Scream has always been one of those underrated horror classics in my book. Its like brilliant satire of the horror genre with alot of call backs and easter eggs that go back to Wes Craven's earlier films like "Nightmare on Elm Street" andScream has always been one of those underrated horror classics in my book. Its like brilliant satire of the horror genre with alot of call backs and easter eggs that go back to Wes Craven's earlier films like "Nightmare on Elm Street" and even movies like Halloween and Friday the 13th. Neve Campbell and the rest of the cast do a great job with great fleshed out characters that feel like youve met them before. Its not as scary as say, Halloween or Nightmare but it brings back the slasher films with slick style, genuine thrills and spooks, and wit that was sorely lacking in the horror genre in the 90s… Expand

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MrTacoBobJul 14, 2017

The story breaks the 4th wall but not as bad as other movies do. Its still a killer film even though it breaks the 4th wall. Its scary and it turned into an iconic movie. I recommend this movie.

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KayVen17Jun 28, 2017

Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 67/100 Mein User Score = 7/10… Expand

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Mariel33May 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scream's code is that the creation of peace is created by the creation of difference. Created peace isn't peace, and the balance is the creation of difference twice. Original peace isn't possible, as the universe isn't the original state of reality; however, the replication of the original state of reality is possible, and the 1996 horror film seems to be an example which applies.

The creation of the creation of difference is the creation of different difference. Different difference isn't difference, but is a type of presence that needs to be created. This type of presence will then mean the ability of replicated peace.

Type of presence isn't type or presence; it is the absence of type and presence. Type is presence, which means that the replicated peace needs the absence of a replicated presence, or the absence of a replicated type. What is a replicated type? Type means trees and houses, or knives and buildings. So perhaps Scream is the need of a replicated tree or barn to become absent. Not the original tree, but the replication of the tree needs to become absent, and then the ability of the tree will become present.

The ability being present is the absence of the reason of the ability. No reason means the ability, and so Scream's philosophy appears to be that value is design having no reason.

But is that true, or logical? Should it be right that the value of a design is predicated on the design having no reason to exist? If a design is wallpaper, or a Ghostface costume, the wallpaper or costume having no reason means no presence of the wallpaper or costume, therefore neither the wallpaper or costume are able to have any value in the first place.

The value of the wallpaper is its absence because of no reason. In the movie Scream, the wallpaper not existing because it has no reason is its value. Yet the source of the understanding was presence, so the philosophy of Scream is that the presence of value is a fallacy. Value means bias, meaning that the wallpaper not existing because it has no reason to exist is its bias. Therefore the absence of bias is presence that isn't predicated on reason, and the story of Sidney Prescott is about trying to determine the identity of the absence of bias… Expand

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SpangleSep 12, 2016

The classic horror satire from director Wes Craven lives up to the hype. Craven loved him some upset suburban high school girls and this on full display in Scream. A terrific satire and yet still great horror in its own right, Scream makesThe classic horror satire from director Wes Craven lives up to the hype. Craven loved him some upset suburban high school girls and this on full display in Scream. A terrific satire and yet still great horror in its own right, Scream makes you laugh and feel scared, sometimes simultaneously. However, who better to mock the horror genre than Craven? The Master of Horror knows the genre better than anyone, thus he knows the rules and knows how to poke fun at them, while using them at their most effective. In all honesty, Scream's greatest accomplishment is justifying the cliches. By having regular people mock the cliches and then fall victim to the same cliches, Craven essentially justifies them and showcases how we would all act the same way as the horror movie characters if it happened to us.

Putting modern day horror satire The Cabin in the Woods to shame, Scream manages to elicit pure terror from beginning to end, especially in the opening sequence. The least satirical scene, it shows off Craven's ability as a horror master. He creates tension, atmosphere, and fear with relative ease, which sets the tone for the rest of the film. The opening is so horrifying, it really makes the rest of the film seem that much scarier. Even better, the mystery surrounding this scene lasts until the end of the film as you are left to constantly wonder who the killer is, with conflicting clues and knowledge of cliches playing through your mind.

The story of Scream is a simple one and one that would be suitable in a typical horror film, but is incredibly effective. As is always the case, suburban horror movies are classic, due to their relatability and the way in which suburban life can be a horror for many (even if it is devoid of monsters). The story is bolstered by the constant references to other horror films that point out the cliches at every turn and almost prep you for them to come up. In many regards, Scream tips its hand so many times, yet you ignore it because you imagine it is simply mocking cliches. Instead, Scream is practically screaming at you to realize that this is a cliche horror film, just a self-aware one. Thus, the films sense of irony is incredibly rich and used very effectively.

That strength does become the main weakness at times, however. The way in which Scream pulls its punches by pointing out scary cliches just before they happen kind of ruins the atmosphere, especially towards the end. Constantly, the film points out scary moments before they happen, which lessens their impact and leaves you laughing more than anything. Given that the film sets out to be both scary and funny, this pulling of punches towards the end leaves you anything but scared. Entertained, sure, but it is clear that Craven lost sense of the balance beam he expertly toed between the two genres in the first and second acts. By the third, he goes "balls to walls" with comedy with little regard for the horror element.

Overall, Scream is a classic for good reason. Funny and entirely scary, the film features good performances across the board and will make you want to watch the referenced horror films all over again (or in my case, for the first time...). I guess have some homework to do.… Expand

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AlexWanford11Jul 31, 2016

This movie is awesome. The ending was shocking, the story is great, and the characters are very interesting. The fact that they made the boyfriend too obvious, and then made him be the killer was brilliantly done. 10/10.

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BerCJul 1, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "Scream":
Wes Craven has always been one of the better directors of modern horror films. He keeps the direction tight, he gets the shots he wants, and he knows how to pace the production to garner the maximum impact of his thrills and chills. While he might not have been at the top of his form here, he was still better than most terror-spinners from the mid-nineties. It doesn't hurt that he has a halfway decent script from Kevin Williamson to work from either. Playing off the unwritten rules of horror movies was an inventive trick that had been touched upon previously but had never been fully explored. This was a fairly witty, counter cultural screenplay that did its best to revitalize a stale genre. In addition, its twist ending was quite wild for 1996. Neve Campbell deserved the spotlight shone on her as well. You can tell she's dedicated to her craft and really believed in the material that was presented to her. I was very glad to see her in this role, particularly after not being given nearly enough to do in "The Craft" which was released earlier in the same year. I just wish she had better cast member surrounding her. The only notable exception to that statement is Jamie Kennedy. While his solo career featured a couple of hilariously bad pictures ("Malibu's Most Wanted" and "Son of the Mask" spring to mind immediately), his over-the-top style works well within the context of "Scream."

What I Personally Disliked About "Scream":
Pretty much every other cast member that is not Neve Campbell or Jamie Kennedy. Seriously. Some of them have had wonderful roles outside of this movie, but here it is a different story. David Arquette really stands out as the worst of the worst for me. He's far too cartoonish for this film. His character is far too distracting to be effective. It's like being repeatedly slammed against a brick wall every time he shows up. In a film which contains the queen b--ch lite antics of Courteney Cox, the unabashed Johnny Depp-edness of Skeet Ulrich, and the ham-and-cheese Henry Winkler provides, that's saying a lot. There's also an over reliance on teen drama to further the plot. While it nicely skewers the horror genre, it does accidentally fall prey to the soapish teen flicks of the decade with too many boyfriend/girlfriend problems and too many high school gossiping circles (the bathroom scene where Sidney hides while listening to her classmates ponder her role in the killings is cringe worthy to say the least).

My Overall Impression of "Scream":
Growing up, I held a very deep interest in horror movies. Sadly, the genre started to take a downward swing in the early nineties. Dimension bought the rights to both the "Halloween" and the "Hellraiser" series, New Line bought Jason Voorhees, and the terror we knew from the eighties started to collapse under its own weight. "Scream" was the new blood needed to pump through the veins of the terror industry and breathe life back into scary movies. It will never live up to the horror classics that came before, but it was good enough to bridge the gap until something better came along.… Expand

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TimeOfTheChimpsJun 14, 2016

From the opening with Drew Barrymore, to the bloody ending where the heroes triumph and the killers' plan very visibly falls apart, Scream is a masterpiece and a true classic from the late Wes Craven. The film succeeds because the charactersFrom the opening with Drew Barrymore, to the bloody ending where the heroes triumph and the killers' plan very visibly falls apart, Scream is a masterpiece and a true classic from the late Wes Craven. The film succeeds because the characters are fleshed out and feel like real people due to the script and superb acting (everyone is amazing, but Matthew Lilliard's performance is pure gold), the goofy and witty humour ("LIVER alone!"), the nice locales used to bring Woodsboro to life, and Wes Craven's flawless direction. With lots of bloody action and numerous scares, Scream is a must-see for fans of the horror genre.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 6, 2016

Go Ahead and 'Scream'

The best fright fest of the ’90s, Wes Craven’s "Scream" playfully tweaks many of the horror/ slasher conventions in place since the arrival of "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th" in the mid-’80s, but it does so with aGo Ahead and 'Scream'

The best fright fest of the ’90s, Wes Craven’s "Scream" playfully tweaks many of the horror/ slasher conventions in place since the arrival of "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th" in the mid-’80s, but it does so with a fiendishly clever, complicated plot that makes it an instant classic, and not simply of the genre. Though it begins and ends with requisite bloody roughness, the film deftly mixes irony, self-reference and wry social commentary with chills and blood spills. And even to a veteran genre fan like myself, the ending was a genuine surprise.

Credit veteran director Craven and a newcomer, scriptwriter Kevin Williamson: Like the teen characters in "Scream," they are intimately familiar with genre conventions but are not slaves to them.

You get a sense of the wild ride ahead from the opening sequence in which a teenager (Drew Barrymore in the Jamie Lee Curtis "Halloween" mold) is tested over the phone -- at first chummily, then suddenly meanly -- by a phantom psycho caller who quizzes her about slasher movies. "If you answer correctly, you live," he warns. She doesn’t and Craven unleashes a living, knife-wielding nightmare who wears black robes and sports an Edvard Munch-"Scream"-like death mask that’s truly unsettling.

This little California town seems to be inhabited mostly by teenagers, including Sidney (Neve Campbell from "Party of Five"). Seems Sidney’s mom had been slashed to death a year ago, and her testimony had sent the killer to death row. Now Sidney’s on the killer’s kill waiting list. Soon after she survives an attack, who should come crawling in her bedroom window but boyfriend Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich). Arrested by the police, Billy is simply the first of many suspects, including tabloid TV journalist Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox), Deputy Dewey Reilly (David Arquette), belligerent teen rebel Stuart (Matthew Lillard) and video shop employee Randy (Jamie Kennedy). As always, the line between suspect and victim is membrane thin.

The irony of "Scream" is that all its characters seem conversant with slasher film conventions. "To successfully survive a horror movie, you have to abide by the rules," Randy reminds a group of teens gathered at an isolated farm house for a celluloid slasher fest. "You can never have sex: The minute you do, you’re as good as gone. Sex equals death. Never drink or do drugs: It’s an extension of the first. And never, ever say ‘I’ll be right back . . ..’ "… Expand

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PanchogulDec 26, 2015

Para mí, una película fundamental del género del terror, marcó un antes y un después, marcó definitivamente la pauta de la mayoría de las películas del subgénero slasher.

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