I still feel excited every time I think about the fact Scream 4 is on its way. I know they haven't even started filming the thing yet but I can't help but hope that it will be a thing of beauty and with Wes Craven rumoured it be seriously considering the big job, I'm quietly confident. I was sweet 16 when Scream first appeared in our world. I can't actually believe it was fourteen yea
rs ago. Smart, sexy, glossy and scary, it unleashed a new era of the teen slasher flick. They were always there of course; Prom Night, Sleepaway Camp, Nightmare on Elm Street, but this was so very different. So aware of its own horror routes it reflected popular culture in a brave new way.
rs ago. Smart, sexy, glossy and scary, it unleashed a new era of the teen slasher flick. They were always there of course; Prom Night, Sleepaway Camp, Nightmare on Elm Street, but this was so very different. So aware of its own horror routes it reflected popular culture in a brave new way.From the time I saw the shiny iconic Dimension Films logo on screen I was pulled in. First we met Casey (Drew Barrymore) in what is now the trademark opening pre titles sequence where the doomed cameo is stalked by Ghostface until they meet their en
d. We then meet Sidney, (Neve Campbell), an already tormented young girl since the death of her mother. Then all her friends start dropping dead.
d. We then meet Sidney, (Neve Campbell), an already tormented young girl since the death of her mother. Then all her friends start dropping dead. Hot on its heals came the sequel, Scream 2, a year or so later. This time it's Jada Pinkett Smith's turn to die in the pre titles. On a date w
ith her boyfriend at the cinema to see Stab, which is a film based on the "true" events of Scream, she discovers that the man sitting next to her with a ghost mask on isn't actually her boyfriend... It's quite emotional when she is standing in the cinema, screaming for someone to help her, but they all think it's part of the show. Oh yeah, and Sarah Michelle Gellar is in it! Hurray! But she gets killed. Boo!
ith her boyfriend at the cinema to see Stab, which is a film based on the "true" events of Scream, she discovers that the man sitting next to her with a ghost mask on isn't actually her boyfriend... It's quite emotional when she is standing in the cinema, screaming for someone to help her, but they all think it's part of the show. Oh yeah, and Sarah Michelle Gellar is in it! Hurray! But she gets killed. Boo!I saw Scream 3 at the cinema and the ushers were all dressed up as ghostface! As people walked in to take their seats they jumped out in front of them! How cool is that?
This segment revolves around the set of Stab 3 and we meet properly the "actors" who are playing the Scream characters. This is when the trilogy becomes a real parody of itself and all horror films, yet it still manages to be classy and a real social comment without being poncy. And Jenny McCarthy is in it! Hurray! But... yeah, you know the rest.
So, if you haven't seen these, why the hell not? You sure are missing out. Now, lets all wait for the 4th with baited breath...
Great quick look at the Scream movies. I'm looking forward to part 4 as well even though I used to hope to god they wouldn't make one and end up turning it into an endless series. The fact that just about everyone from the first three movies is working on this one makes me think it will be pretty good.
ReplyDeleteLoved the first two, but thought the third was kind of disappointing. It's been long enough though that I'm pretty geared up for a new one.
ReplyDeleteBring on Scream 4! I would love to see them bring it back only if it's for the right reasons. I didn't like how they treated part 3, felt more like a spoof then a horror film.
ReplyDeleteI was checked out after the first, and I really wish they would drop everything from the original series and start fresh again..
ReplyDeleteThe fact that they will be using the same cast if amazing *but* I have heard a rumour that they will kill Sidney early on. ALSO that Scream 4 is the first of a stand alone trilogy.
ReplyDeleteGreat recap! Looking forward to 4, I liked the first two but felt a bit let down by 3.
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