Scream

Okay, judge me if you want, but I had never watched the Scream saga before. Of course I knew Ghostface. I knew the mask, the voice, all the Scary Movie references… it’s impossible not to. But with Scream 7 coming soon, I decided it was finally time to watch the whole franchise from the beginning. And what a beginning. That opening scene is untouchable. It’s genuinely one of the most iconic openings I’ve ever seen. You can’t change a single thing. The tension, the pacing, the phone call, the way it escalates… it’s brilliant. Even knowing it’s famous, it still hits exactly how it should. And the rest of the movie? I loved it from start to finish. The references alone made me smile constantly. Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the recurring mentions of Jamie Lee Curtis… it feels like a love letter to horror fans. You can tell it respects the genre while also having fun with it. The cast is stacked. Drew Barrymore absolutely hooked me in that opening, and I was genuinely sad we didn’t get more of her. Matthew Lillard is incredible. Easily one of my favorite characters in the film. He has one of the most entertaining roles and completely owns it. Courteney Cox as a blonde reporter was not something I expected, but she’s so sharp and clever in the role. Neve Campbell as Sidney is fantastic. I completely understand why she became one of the ultimate slasher queens. She’s vulnerable but strong, emotional but resilient. And Skeet Ulrich has that perfect mysterious, slightly dangerous aura that fits the tone so well. What surprised me the most is how sharp and self aware it is. It’s not just a slasher. It’s a slasher that understands slashers. It plays with the clichés while also fully delivering on them. The “rules” conversations could have felt gimmicky, but instead they add so much personality and tension. It makes you constantly question everyone. There’s also something about that 90s vibe that I love. I don’t know if it’s the cameras, the lighting, or just the overall aesthetic, but it has that specific texture that makes it feel nostalgic and cool at the same time. The characters are way stronger than I expected. You actually care about them. And I love that throughout the entire movie, everyone feels suspicious at some point. That constant paranoia gives it such a special edge. And Ghostface as a concept? So simple, yet so effective. The mask, the voice, the fact that it could be anyone behind it… it’s genius. If the rest of the saga maintains this level, I’m in for a very entertaining week full of quality horror. Honestly, I can already see this becoming a Halloween tradition for me. If you like horror, this is absolutely a must watch.