Taut Thriller, with Tongue Firmly in Cheek

Rating: 8/10 (1 January 2001)

"Scream" is a deliciously witty and well-madeÂ…...slasher movie. Hard to believe, but it's true. Mr. Craven and his screenwriter, Mr. Williamson, have crafted a tight, taut thriller. But one that has it's tongue firmly in it's cheek. It succeeds both as a slasher movie, and as a parody of slasher movies. It's a neat trick, and they pull it off. I highly recommend "Scream".