If you're gonna watch them bare in mind that these movies aren't strictly meant to be actually scary. They're deconstructions of horror movies in general, and should be seen as such. Most of the fun in the movies come from noticing the little nods they put in. You should definately watch Scream 1 at least, because its the best.
Originally posted by dadudemon
I'm interested in seeing the Scream movies. I have never watched them.They all looked a bit silly.
But, if 1 was decent...I'll have to watch.
Also, I was told by my coworker (Johnny Demonic, on KMC) that Scream wasn't that bad.
The first Scream film is actually not a bad film, at all. Bear in mind that it is, in fact, a dark humored satire of horror/slasher films with a touch of blood and gore, and not 100% horror. It really is worth a watch, in my honest opinion. Some of the acting/plot is cringe worthy, yet not too terrible.
The second film, however, was pure, unadulterated shit.
My opinion:
Scream 1 has better acting than Impediment suggested. Just my opinion and am not trying to tear down Impediment's. The satire is REALLY funny is you're into dark humor/meta humor.
Scream 2 was basically a retread of the first movie, except instead of satirizing slasher movies in general it satirizes sequels to slasher movies. I think it's worth watching and would in no way call it s.hit.
Scream 3 is easily the weakest movie, and isn't as funny as the other two, being a more straight horror movie(it wasn't written by the same guy who wrote the first two). Still, it has its moments. Jay and Silent Bob have a cameo, and there's this crazy girl who's an actress playing one of the characters in a movie based on the events in the other two movies, and I thought she was funny. Plus, the killer at the end has a pretty cool one liner that I won't spoil for you.
I for one am curiously optimistic about this upcoming movie. Wondering how they're planning to employ "Saw" and the torture porn genre into their meta references.
Also the protagonist is pretty badass, waaaay more competant than a horror movie female character has any right to be. She
Spoiler:
smacks the killer around in every movie, does a seriously cool thing at the end of first movie (which I won't spoil), shoots the killer corpse right between the eyes so she can't return in the second and straight up executes the last one.
I need to refresh the first three plots with wikipedia. The first time I watched them, I was in middle school and of course scared sh#tless, but more recent views have not needed the pillow of "I'll hide behind it when they jump out."
But from everyone else, let me know if it's worth admission money for someone who's not a fan, persay, just likes the films.
Parents Upset Over Scream 4 Billboard
Scream 1 and 2 are fantastic, third was definitely the weakest and not as memorable but it finished off the trilogy and tied all ends perfectly.
Anyone who hasn't seen any, ignore the melodramatic comments against Scream 2... it's not shit.
A 4th was not needed, but from what I've heard, it's up there with the first one, especially the reveal of the killer or killers.
http://www.joblo.com/arrow/reviews.php?id=1431
good review here
Originally posted by MildPossessionDidn't see it on the front page and since it was a recent movie I assumed there wasn't a thread. my bad.
Yep, maybe do a search next time in the right section. 😛http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=364522&highlight=scream+4+forumid%3A58
Originally posted by MildPossessionI have the position that the reason 3 gets so much flak is because it's so different. It's a lot more meta than 1 and 2, even. Parker Posey is great in it. I actually liked it a lot.
Scream 1 and 2 are fantastic, third was definitely the weakest and not as memorable but it finished off the trilogy and tied all ends perfectly.Anyone who hasn't seen any, ignore the melodramatic comments against Scream 2... it's not shit.
A 4th was not needed, but from what I've heard, it's up there with the first one, especially the reveal of the killer or killers.