17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Drew Barrymore, Jamie Kennedy, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, W. Earl Brown, Henry Winkler Wes Craven’s horror masterpiece Scream would go on to change the horror genre, spawn three sequels, and now Scream 5 is official in the works. In the final part of my Scream retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” I go back to where my love of Scream started: Woodsboro, my childhood living room, and a used VHS copy of Scream. Here’s my look backRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 2 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Liev Schreiber, Jerry O’Connell, Timothy Olyphant, Laurie Metcalf, Duane Martin, Jada Pinkett, Smith, Omar Epps, Joshua Jackson Scary movie sequels frequently fall flat, but Scream 2 changed the game by being a worthy follow up to Scream. With Scream 5 in the works, I look back at the Scream franchise with my retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” Scream 2 was bigger, bolder, and bloodier than it’s predecessor and introduced us to franchise favorite Debbie Salt. Here isRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 3 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Liev Schreiber, Kelly Rutherford, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Jenny McCarthy, Scott Foley, Lance Henricksen, Deon Richmond Scream 3 saw the end to the original trilogy, but it may just play better now than it did upon its original release. Plus, a look at how Parker Posey and Carrie Fisher leave their mark on the film. And click HERE for my full retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream“. Here’s my look backRead More →

17 October
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM 4 Director: Wes CravenStarring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Marley Shelton, Rory Culkin, Nico Tortorella, Anthony Anderson, Adam Brody My Scream retrospective “Everybody is Still a Suspect: A Look Back at Scream” kicked off with Scream 4. I personally believe the fourth entry surprised fans with how strong it wound up given what usually happens when horror franchises milk their serial killer and dumb teen characters. Scream 4 saw a return to Woodsboro, shocking kills, the return of favorite characters, and of course, offered up an ultra metaRead More →

10 September
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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT “SCREAM 5” Horror fans had breaking Scream news today when it was officially announced that Sidney Prescott herself, Neve Campbell, will be reprising her iconic role in Scream 5. This was hopeful news after teasing fans that she had met with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (best known as Radio Silence) and thought their new concept was promising. Campbell states, “After spending time speaking with Radio Silence, they have shown such love, respect and admiration for Wes Craven & all that he’s created in the Scream franchise. I am beyond excited to step back into the role of Sidney Prescott andRead More →

10 August
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EVERYBODY IS STILL A SUSPECT: A LOOK BACK AT SCREAM With the news of Scream 5 (or is it 5cream?) officially in the works, it’s the perfect time to go back and pay tribute to the entire franchise from master horror director Wes Craven. When you look at horror franchises, it’s rare to find one where every entry works. Directors, screenwriters, and actors come and go with lame copycat entries or even reboots attempting to recapture the magic of the original film. Scream bucks all of that as we followed a core group of beloved characters through four films as they’re haunted by Ghostface, familyRead More →