Scream

It was an excruciating wait for the Scream (2022) to be delivered into the world, and it was well worth the wait. My introduction to the franchise was Scream (1996) on VHS 4:3, and I was immediately hooked. Having loved every film in the franchise, I'm no doubt just one of many who spent years typing Scream 5 into search engines, in the hope that the desire for another sequel would be realised by someone with the passion and skills to create it. I was overjoyed when it was finally announced, and went through a rollercoaster of emotions as I followed what was possibly one of the best film marketing campaigns I've ever experienced. Time passed incredibly slowly, but eventually, I was sitting in the cinema, mesmerized for the standard 110ish minutes that disappear like no time at all. Without spoiling anything, there were tributes to every preceding beloved film, a wonderful selection of new characters, as well as the mystery, suspense, gore, pop culture and social commentary that come together to make the strong Scream signature. It's unlikely that anybody has made it this far into the review, so I shall close of promptly here.

Even though director Wes Craven has passed on I thought to myself they are going to wreck the franchise. They cannot make a Scream movie without Wes. To my pleasent surprise they have! Interesting take on the running satirical and meta commentary on horror franchises and reboots, requels and sequela in general. Lots of "Easter Eggs"for Scream fans. The only gripes are the editing in some scenes are missing that Craven touch along with pacing. Courtney Cox looks bored and is just there for cash.

I loved all the screams 1-4 but this ... no I didn’t. If your a fan of the scream franchise then you will be disappointed. Wasn’t even scary. Wish the dialogue was better. No need for the trash talk. Wes would be turning in his grave