Do you like scary movies? While this may just be a simple question, it’s also an iconic line from the well-known horror and murder mystery movie franchise called ‘Scream’. Scream is a movie that came out in December of 1996 about a serial killer in a mask that is known for calling victims to play a twisted game with them and had become focused on catching the one victim that had slipped away. This standalone stellar movie has since blossomed into the amazing six- movie franchise it has become today. It is a classic scary movie that any fan of horror needs to put on their roster.
Scream has many aspects that set it apart from other horror movies, one of which is its mention of horror movie tropes and turning them on their heads. The characters mention horror movie tropes that writers will use on multiple occasions. One character would often talk about the tropes that the majority of horror movies will use for their surviving characters as a formula to be able to use to escape the deadly situation they are currently in. Sometimes a trope is mentioned only to throw the viewers off, as these tropes that are mentioned are completely flipped and will take the movie in another, completely different direction, which gives the viewers a fun, unexpected twist.
Another aspect of this movie that makes it so special is its use of comedy. It is a big factor of what makes Scream so perfect. Scream has many intense scenes that are broken up with witty comedy to lighten the mood and give watchers a break from the intense buildup. They will sometimes make one-off jokes to a previous well- known horror movie, or take tropes, like mentioned above, and use them for comedic effect and irony. All the jokes stick very well while adding a nice, fun layer to the dark aspects of the movie.
Another great thing about this movie is its foreshadowing. As mentioned above, Scream is a horror and murder mystery movie. As such, throughout the movie there are subtle hints dropped around that will add to fun as viewers try to figure out who is really behind all these murders? When the viewers find out the truth, they can go back on every detail that they didn’t catch and piece together everything that leads to the reveal.
All in all, Scream has many great details, twists, and writing that set it apart from its previous top horror movie predecessors. The amount of time and effort put into this movie is shown through its quality, detailing, foreshadowing, writing and other areas in which it shines. This movie is one that you can watch over and over again and still get the same good laughs, scares as before, and you can catch details you might have previously missed. From the first- time horror movie goers to the avid horror movie watchers, this movie is a perfect fit for all people who just want a good scare.