I have never not been entertained by a Scream movie, and that doesn't change with 2022's requel. Even though we see all the old familiar faces, Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) is well set-up to be the next Sidney Prescott (with a twist), and like Scream 4, the meta-commentary is of the moment. What's it like to be a horror fan today, plus a take-down of fan culture that extends beyond the horror genre. This Scream recharges the franchise by consistently commenting on what it is doing and how it fits in tropes and techniques used in other revivals, and the humor lands well, definitely a lot of giggles. It's not quite as strong with dramatic delivery, I admit. Scream movies are also meant to be crazy whodunits, and I think this one works pretty logically (there's one decision I question, but it has nothing to do with the mystery). So I think Wes Craven, who is very much eulogized in this, would have been happy with it. It definitely has the vibe of the previous films, while also modernizing the formula, giving the legacy characters a lot to do, but still building a memorable new cast for whatever sequels they want to include in this new cycle.
As someone who comments online about horror movie franchises, i feel called out. Someone needs to teach these filmmakers a lesson when they make fun of internet trolls. Beware the wrath of my Reddit comments!!
Just for the sake of clarity, this is a joke and not a real threat. The filmmakers did a great job of making a movie that is both suspenseful and funny. I legitimately laughed out loud at a few moments. And on top of that, it was a worthwhile slasher. Good job all around
I liked the first three, highlight bring the bit in the car.
Loved the homage at the start, some predictability, not scary but no bad thing - horror isn't my genre generally (I turned down editor for a horror magazine)... Like War it's got an underlying Love element.
I have a feeling the writers didn't like The Last Jedi. You know, the 8th movie in a franchise that didn't respect the fans and shat on the legacy characters that was directed by the guy who wrote and directed Knives Out.
This was a great follow-up to the rest of the saga, but the writing felt melodramatic and obvious as a whole. I could have done with less emotion-grabbing interplay between characters. Just give us another banger, Kevin Williamson!
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ucuruju
Well-directed kills and cute meta-commentary don't excuse idiotic story beats and corny puns and dialogue. Not terrible, but don't believe the hype.Siskoid
I have never not been entertained by a Scream movie, and that doesn't change with 2022's requel. Even though we see all the old familiar faces, Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) is well set-up to be the next Sidney Prescott (with a twist), and like Scream 4, the meta-commentary is of the moment. What's it like to be a horror fan today, plus a take-down of fan culture that extends beyond the horror genre. This Scream recharges the franchise by consistently commenting on what it is doing and how it fits in tropes and techniques used in other revivals, and the humor lands well, definitely a lot of giggles. It's not quite as strong with dramatic delivery, I admit. Scream movies are also meant to be crazy whodunits, and I think this one works pretty logically (there's one decision I question, but it has nothing to do with the mystery). So I think Wes Craven, who is very much eulogized in this, would have been happy with it. It definitely has the vibe of the previous films, while also modernizing the formula, giving the legacy characters a lot to do, but still building a memorable new cast for whatever sequels they want to include in this new cycle.CodeV
You will get everything You would expect from a Scream movie:+ Ghostface and knives
+ scary phone calls
+ multiple horror movie references
+ fun discussions what should happen next in a typical horror movie
Top quality acting and directing so this is not just a copy. Good to see old characters back and even some scenes are exactly as in the first Scream.
nowhereman136
As someone who comments online about horror movie franchises, i feel called out. Someone needs to teach these filmmakers a lesson when they make fun of internet trolls. Beware the wrath of my Reddit comments!!Just for the sake of clarity, this is a joke and not a real threat. The filmmakers did a great job of making a movie that is both suspenseful and funny. I legitimately laughed out loud at a few moments. And on top of that, it was a worthwhile slasher. Good job all around
8/10
boulderman
I liked the first three, highlight bring the bit in the car.Loved the homage at the start, some predictability, not scary but no bad thing - horror isn't my genre generally (I turned down editor for a horror magazine)... Like War it's got an underlying Love element.
Attacker as usual rushes in and stabs.
Good (6/10)
jeroeno
I have a feeling the writers didn't like The Last Jedi. You know, the 8th movie in a franchise that didn't respect the fans and shat on the legacy characters that was directed by the guy who wrote and directed Knives Out.Neens
Love the Scream franchise, but this one was just boring. You could probably watch it on mute without missing a thing, that's how dull the dialogue is.Scream (5): Stating the bleeding obvious.
chunkylefunga
Pretty average but then the series is a pretty average series.Killer was very predictable, as was the ending.
Really wish they'd think outside of the box for once.
Saundenf
This was a great follow-up to the rest of the saga, but the writing felt melodramatic and obvious as a whole. I could have done with less emotion-grabbing interplay between characters. Just give us another banger, Kevin Williamson!jerichoholic
It was a bloody good time.Forzelius
It's an honorToastinator
Another great entry in the Scream franchise. It's up there with the original and Scream 4.