***1/2 out of ****; Grade: A-

Rating: Null/10 (6 July 2000)

Rightfully imitated revival of the teen slasher flick follows a group of high school students through the usual threats and deaths, with a twist: they have seen many films just like the one they are starring in, and comment incessantly about what is happening. Terrific film features a multi-talented cast, a witty, starmaking script by Williamson, and tense, perfect direction from Craven. Very funny and very scary. Followed by two sequels.