Scream
Scream
In the small town of Woodsboro, California, a masked killer known as Ghostface begins murdering high school students, and a group of friends must use their knowledge of horror movies to unmask the killer.
ርልዪረ reviewedOctober 8, 2025
Plot:
The quiet town of Woodsboro is shaken when a masked killer known as Ghostface begins targeting high school students. Sidney Prescott, a teenage girl still traumatized by her mother’s murder a year earlier, becomes the main target. The film follows Sidney and her friends as they try to survive while unraveling the killer’s identity.
Strengths:
Clever & Self-Aware: Satirizes slasher film clichés while still delivering genuine suspense and scares.
Iconic Villain: Ghostface is chilling, mysterious, and memorable, with clever use of a voice-modulated phone call.
Strong Cast: Neve Campbell (Sidney), Courteney Cox, and David Arquette give strong, memorable performances.
Suspense & Pacing: Builds tension masterfully, with well-timed jump scares and red herrings.
Wes Craven’s Direction: Skillfully balances horror, humor, and meta-commentary.
Weaknesses:
Some Gore is Minimal: Compared to other 90s slashers, the gore is relatively restrained.
Predictable for Horror Buffs: Viewers familiar with slasher tropes may guess certain twists, though the film plays with these expectations.
Overall:
Scream (1996) is a revolutionary slasher that revitalized the genre. It’s clever, suspenseful, and self-aware, combining horror, humor, and mystery. Ghostface remains one of the most iconic villains in horror cinema.