Remember when I toldyouJurassic Parkwas my favorite film andoneof my favorite franchises?
(A sentiment that’s just been reaffirmed byScream VI.)
TheWes CravenandKevin Williamsoncollaboration was a genre game-changer back in the mid-90s.
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That 1996 film inspired countless creators to run wild with new possibilities while theScreamseries itself continued to grow.
Scream 3
Probably one of the most predictable spots on the list here, right?
But ultimately,Scream 3is the Roman (Scott Foley) of the series.
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Its the result of a Craven andEhren Krugercollaboration, not Craven and Williamson.
Its the installment that feels like it’s trying to claw its way into the club.
So no,Scream 3isn’t the greatest movie; theres no getting around that.
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Scream 3reminds me a lot of howJurassic Park 3fits into its franchise.
And that exact point is stated multiple times in this movie.
One of the core ideas of the 1996 original was that horror movies could influence killers.
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(Not create them, but make them more creative, according to Billy Loomis.)
Thats two sources of inspiration right there.
Youve got the film turning the tables on Sidney as far as the boyfriend goes.
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Is Derek (Jerry OConnell) another Billy or does he really have a heart of gold?
But the main element that makesScream 2much more thanjusta decent sequel is its killer reveal.
The firstScreambegs the question, can scary movies create killers?
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The ending ofScream 2digs into that extremely well on three levels.
Youve got film-obsessed Mickey (Timothy Olyphant) who plain old wants to prove that theory true.
Youve also got Debbie Salt/Mrs.
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In fact,Scream 4bolsters them.
Scream 4really digs into that desperation to get our 15 seconds of fame.
Scream (2022)
The pressure was on whenScreamarrived in January 2022.
Two films later, the answer to that question is a resounding yes.
In fact, I’m a big believer that the franchise couldn’t be in better hands.
Scream2022 is an ideal sequel.
It’s one that delivers the best of both worlds.
You know that speechJasmin Savoy Browns Mindy gives to the group in the Meeks house?
It felt a whole lot like she was talking to me in that scene.
Scream VI
You know what else makes me proud to be aScreamfan?Scream VI.
Radio Silence, Vanderbilt, and Busick set an ideal foundation for the new characters inScream2022.
The rules of surviving a horror movie aren’t the only things that are changing.
So is the definition of a final girl.
Scream
You had to know that the originalScreamwas going to be my #1, right?
(BehindJurassic Park, of course.)
Everything works inScream – the performances, the one-liners, the soundtrack, and then some.
But, the special thing aboutScreamis, its never just a kill for the sake of a quick thrill.
First off, Craven and Williamson dont have cannon fodder in this movie.
And then, of course, weve got an iconic heroine like Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell).
Screamwas also a reverse slasher genre education for me.
My first exposure toJohn CarpentersHalloween?
Seeing the clip that played during Stus party.
