Probably the best horror film of its decade.

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2005)

Great, block-buster horror film that re-introduced the genre into Hollywood and stands out as one of Wes Craven's best films!
In Woodsboro, California, a young high school girl is still having to deal with the mysterious murder of her mother a year before, while it seems that someone is taking their love for horror films way too far!!
Gripping and entertaining from its shocking opening sequence to its nail-biting finale, Scream is probably the finest horror film of its day. Screen writer Kevin Williamson hit it off with his terrific screen play for this film, which pokes fun at the slasher conventions all the while that it draws us into a thrilling and suspenseful story. Horror master Craven shows he's not lost touch with his horror roots as this film comes off in a very terrifying manner. Kudos also go to a great score and soundtrack.
The cast is first-rate. Neve Campbell is touching and sympathetic as our leading character. David Arquette is humorous as an unlikely hero, police officer. Courtney Cox is perfect as a snappy reporter looking to solve a murder. While Ulrich, McGowan, Lillard, and Kennedy make for awesome teens and suspects!
A truly smashing horror film, that would be followed by two pretty decent sequels and a number of knock-offs. Not to mention being the basis for the crazy Scary Movie spoofs. Scream is a movie that's not to be missed by fans of the genre!
**** out of ****