Directed by:
Wes CravenScreenplay:
Kevin WilliamsonCinematography:
Mark IrwinComposer:
Marco BeltramiCast:
Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Drew Barrymore, W. Earl Brown, Kevin Patrick Walls (more)VOD (5)
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Neve Campbell leads an all-star cast in this iconic slasher thriller that launched the Scream franchise and breathed new life into the horror genre. After a series of mysterious deaths befalls their small town, an offbeat group of friends led by Sidney Prescott (Campbell) becomes the target of a masked killer. As the body count rises, Sidney and her friends turn to the “rules” of horror films to help navigate the real-life terror they’re living in. Also starring Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. Buckle up for an irresistible killer ride! (Paramount Home Entertainment)
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It’s surprising that I’ve only now had the chance to see this often-praised cinematic gem for the first time. Scream spends much of its runtime poking fun at other similar horror films. Although it occasionally creates a decent and chilling atmosphere, as a whole, it’s something you watch with a healthy dose of detachment. The well-written characters enhance the enjoyable final product, along with a generous amount of blood and excellent, sometimes unconventional camera work. And the legendary twist at the end is a highlight. I’m satisfied. The first film got me excited about the next installment. For me, it’s 7.5/10.
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The script of Scream is just a logical response to the media and social developments in the first half of the 1990s. Films like Pulp Fiction and Natural Born Killers pushed the boundaries and Wes Craven was twice in the right place at the right time. The first time he read a fresh script by Kevin Williamson and the second time he agreed to make it. Teen slashers have never been so fun, scary, and clever all at the same time. Anything and everything is quoted here, including, of course, classic hits, Carpenter's Halloween (1978) or Wes's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). As a new brand, Scream starred Drew Barrymore in the iconic opening scene that fans around the world have come to love. To this day, the series still means a lot to Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. Career advancement, breaking out of the box, marriage... Then-newcomers Rose McGowan and Jamie Kennedy also built their careers on this movie.
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An excellent slasher for the time, with well-written characters, a great plot, fast pace and, most importantly, it plays with the viewer and makes them wonder who the killer could be until the last minutes. If it weren't for Scary Movie, which follows the exact structure and characters of Scream, and therefore the ending, I would have no idea who could be behind it. And you don't see that kind of imagination much these days.
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A key film for the evolution of teen horror in the years that followed, and at the same time an unattainable cornerstone. A brilliant introduction, interesting storyline, and solid actors ultimately blend into a deliberately twisted carousel, through which Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven surpass any expectations and, without throwing themselves off track, manage to keep me on edge and at the same time smirking knowingly. And above all, strongly satisfied.
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Wes Craven creates something without form, smell, or a proper effect. Scream is neither horror (because of its comedic elements) nor a parody or comedy (because of its horror elements), and both together simply don’t work. Everything is halfway done, with the result getting lost in clutter and mediocrity. The opening scene with the phone is well done, as well as the ambiguity of the masked killer, but otherwise, it's a typical teenage slasher. And the director's winking at the audience is something I didn't really notice all that often. Either I'm completely ignorant about movies, or there simply isn't much to see there. Average, or compared to the other parts, a decent amount of entertainment.
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