Rewarding first time round!

Rating: Null/10 (5 April 2002)

I remember watching SCREAM back in '97 when it was released theatrically in the U.K.
What an impressive opening I might add, the only problem was realizing where it was ripped off from (i.e "When A Stranger Calls").
I will admit that I watched Scream time after time, But for me I feel it has somewhat gone downhill considering the HUGE media publicity surrounding it resulting in a further two sequels being spawned.
I'm glad to see how Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson's creative formula worked really well for this flick not to mention that this really helped rejuvenate the horror genre again since there began to be a decline in that particular field.
The only problem now is with a large majority of audiences associating this film whenever horror is mentioned as it's getting rather boring.

It's interesting to know that films like The Beyond and so many other forgotten classic horror flicks are now beginning to get the recognition they deserve. So in a strange way Scream is partially to thank.