- Starring
- Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Rating
- R
- Genre
- Dark Comedy, Horror
- Release date
- December 20, 1996
- Where to watch
- The Roku Channel
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Rating Summary
Scream is a film that has rightfully earned its place in the pantheon of horror classics. Director Wes Craven, known for his work in the genre, has crafted a film that expertly blends suspense and satire to create a truly unique and thrilling cinematic experience.
Scream (1996)
The plot of the film follows a group of high school students who are targeted by a mysterious killer known as Ghostface. The script, written by Kevin Williamson, cleverly subverts typical horror tropes while still delivering plenty of scares to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The film’s ensemble cast, led by Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, deliver strong performances, but it is the film’s villain, Ghostface, who truly steals the show. The killer’s identity is kept a mystery throughout the film, adding to the tension and suspense.
One of the things that sets Scream apart from other horror films is its self-awareness. The characters frequently discuss and poke fun at horror movie conventions, adding a layer of wit and intelligence to the film. This meta-humor adds a fresh perspective to the horror genre and makes “Scream” stand out among its peers. The film cleverly plays with the audience’s expectations, keeping them guessing until the very end.
The film’s cinematography and score also deserve special mention, as they add to the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the film. The use of the score, in particular, is masterful and contributes to the film’s overall sense of unease. The camera work is also noteworthy, with some of the shots and angles used to create suspense and tension that are truly remarkable.
The film’s characters are also well-developed, each with their own distinct personalities and motivations. This makes the audience care about their well-being and makes the stakes even higher when they are in danger. The dialogue is also sharp and witty, adding a layer of humor to the film.
Scream will be remembered as a classic in the genre. It’s a perfect example of how horror movies should be made. It not only delivers scares but also makes the audience think about the genre itself. It’s a film that should be watched and re-watched by all horror movie fans.
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James Carrick
James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.
One comment
Bussy Goblin The Bussy Gobbler
December 23, 2024 at 1:02 am
OMG I love Scream and it’s such a clever and groundbreaking horror movie. Like its hyper aware of boring, unoriginal, overused, tropes that are in most horror movies. That’s normally why I don’t like horror films because you can guess the plot or they just try to use too many jump scares and that is lazy and old. And the cool thing about scream is that it makes fun of movies that do that. And like everyone is so hot. Also Billy and Stu are queer coded. BTW I’m surprised that nobody that rated this film on this site picked up on billy and Stu’s close bond. Like it goes way past a close friendship. Look at the way that they touch and interact with each other or how they genuinely are not interested in their girlfriends. That’s not the behavior of heterosexual person (trust me I would know) and i’m here for it. TBH im glad nobody has said anything negative about the movie because regardless of the queer context or not it’s a good film and everyone should watch it. This is a win for the gays <3