As good, if not better than the first.

Rating: 9/10 (13 June 1999)

'Scream 2' is as good if not better than the original. Some won't agree but it is bursting with originality, suspense and shocks.
It is far more self referential and extremely clever - looking at if violent films can influence viewers to commit violent crimes, analysis of the media, the effects of the first on the surviving characters.
Okay, I'll admit the opening scene and the killer revelations don't match up to the first 'Scream' but could they ever? The film is still packed with tense scenes. The scenes of Gale in the sound recording studio and Sidney and Hallie trapped in the car are pure tension.
The film manages to stay fresh despite this being Ghostface's second outing and I hope it stays this way for the third and final installment.
The film is totally enjoyable. It is one of my favourite ever films and definitely my favourite ever sequel. Kevin Williamson is a modern day writing genius and Wes Craven gives the film a good pace and times the shocks just right.
In closing,the film is witty, clever, scary, jumpy, gory and the characters are likeable. What more could anyone ask for? Recommended.