Scream (1996)

Rating: R

Genre: Horror, slasher

Release date: December 20, 1996

Director: Wes Craven

Cast: Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Skeet Ulrich, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard

It's September which means it is officially the beginning of the best time of the year to watch scary movies. This year, I've decided to start my favourite time of the year by watching a fan favourite, Scream (1996).

I'm sure everybody that is going to see this blog post is well aware of the plot, but in case you've been living under a rock for 26 years, I'll introduce it briefly:

The sleepy town of Woodsboro is usually peaceful, so it's a shock when teens start being mercilessly attacked by a masked killer, everybody is on edge. Who's behind the mask? And who will be the next victim?

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I think watched this movie for the first time when I was about 13, and it's been a long time since I rewatched it. In the decades since it's release, I really think it's held up as a great slasher. Maybe it has its cheesy, cheeky moments at times, but it's full of 90s camp vibes and I adore it just as much now as I did when I was 13.

The 90s camp and slight goofiness aside, I think all the actors did a fantastic job in each of their respective roles. Neve Campbell was a great leading lady, and I will always have the softest spot in my heart for Courtney Cox and Matthew Lillard.

I have always loved the reveal of Ghostface in the final act. I was surprised at 13 and I still go crazy for the ending a decade later.

Overall, Scream will always hold a place in my horror-loving heart and it a must watch, or more likely, a must rewatch, especially this Halloween season.