Redefined the Horror/Thriller Genre

Rating: 9/10 (17 March 2004)

Ok, when this movie came out I was six, and horror movies scared me. When I was eight, I loved horror movies. I really wasn't interested in seeing Scream, since it was new, and probably sucked. When we went to Wal-Mart (don't say anything!), I saw a copy and thought I might give it a shot. When It started, I was in the basement, which I used to think was the spookiest part of the house. My father was watching it with me, since we both love horror movies, and he hadn't seen it either. SPOILER ALERT: TURN BACK NOW IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!! Ok. It starts with the title Scream, and a woman's voice can be heard desperately screaming, probably for her life. A hand picks up the phone, and we realize that it is Drew Barrymore. At first she doesn't think much of it, since they get into a conversation about their favorite scary movies (he he he). He asks her if she has a boyfriend, and she replies no. Liar. Anyway, he asks for her name, and says that he wants to know who he's looking at. That is when she realizes that she is in trouble, and we as the audience wonder how she'll get out of it. Drew Barrymore is a major star, she can't get killed off! Wrong. It was very much like Hitchcock and Psycho, killing off Janet Leigh early in the movie. Well, a killing spree takes foot, and our hero, Sidney (Neve Campbell), is the main prey. When the killer (he he he) is revealed, the answer is mind blowing. The sequels were actually worth watching, and I want to get the box set. This genre defining film is an absolute MUST for any horror fan. 10/10. PS: What are your favorite scary movies? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!