"Do you like scary movies?" With just four simple words, the Scream franchise didn't just launch a conversation—it launched a revolution. When that iconic phone call crackled through theater speakers in December 1996, audiences had no idea they were witnessing the birth of a new kind of horror film, one that would turn the genre … Continue reading How Scream’s Meta Humor Changed Horror Forever
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Behind the Scenes: The Making of the Scream Films
The Scream franchise has become an iconic part of horror cinema, revitalizing the slasher genre and leaving an indelible mark on pop culture. But what went on behind the camera to bring these thrilling and self-aware films to life? Let's take a closer look at the creative minds, production challenges, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: The Making of the Scream Films
The Music of Scream: The Role of the Soundtrack in Creating Tension
Picture this: You're home alone, it's dark outside, and you're watching a scary movie. Suddenly, the music swells, and your heart starts racing. Is it because you just saw something terrifying? Or is it because the soundtrack is telling your brain to freak out? In the case of the Scream franchise, it's probably a bit … Continue reading The Music of Scream: The Role of the Soundtrack in Creating Tension
Scream’s New Slice of Terror
Ah, Scream. The iconic horror franchise taught us to never say "I'll be right back" and that the killer is always someone you know. Well, buckle up, folks, because we're about to take a stab at analyzing the new generation of Scream films that have graced our screens in the 21st century. First up, we … Continue reading Scream’s New Slice of Terror
Iconic Quotes from the Scream Franchise
From "What's your favorite scary movie?" to "I'll be right back", the Scream films are chock-full of meta horror quips that have become part of pop culture. Let's slice into a few of the most quotable moments from this bloody franchise. The 1996 original introduced many classic lines, like the "rules" for surviving a horror … Continue reading Iconic Quotes from the Scream Franchise
Some Thoughts After Seeing Scream
I have been a big fan of the Scream franchise from the start. I remember seeing the first movie in the Grandin Theater in my hometown when I was just a junior in high school. That theater, by the way, if you aren't familiar with Roanoke area landmarks is one of those really old theaters. … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Scream
22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
The last time I did a list like this was in January of 2020. Pretty sure only a couple of those movies actually released in theaters that year. Several of those movies, I still have not seen. So I didn't think it was worth it to put together a list of movies to anticipate in … Continue reading 22 Movies I’m Anticipating in 2022
Question of the Week #54
What is the worst psychological torture you can imagine suffering? Anything causing even minor physical injury should not be considered. For me it would be any kind of annoying repetitive noise. But it would probably have to be really obnoxious. I don't imagine a leaky faucet would be the kind of thing to get to … Continue reading Question of the Week #54
The Confusing Middle 