Shame

Rating: 5/10 (30 June 2009)

Aside from all the great jokes (even better than the first), Scream 2 does nothing else right. It is clear from all the self-reflective comedy that Wes Craven is desperate to show that his series his more than bloody, perverted and gimmicky horror. Ironically, Scream 2 makes the same mistake as every other horror sequel which can be labeled gimmick, it copies the first. Not only is Scream 2 less scary but it is frequently laughable. Watching our killer chasing his shrieking victims wielding the knife resembles a Scooby-Doo chase, totally unscary. Just as it was in the first, the climax is the dumbest part of the film. Not only that, but some of is a direct rip- off of one of the great horror classics, I won't tell you which one, but I'll give you a hint (angry mama). Despite potential, there are no screams to be had here, but if you liked the first, then I guess you will like this one too.