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Scream
1996 112 min United States of America R 18+
★7.5
Crime, Horror, Mystery
Director: Wes Craven
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Description
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Budget:
$14M
US Gross:
$103.05M
Worldwide:
$173.05M
Starring
Neve Campbell
Actor
Courteney Cox
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David Arquette
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Director
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1997
— Best Picture
Key opinion
Wes Craven's 'Scream' is widely regarded as a revolutionary cult classic that revitalized the slasher genre through its clever integration of meta-commentary and suspense. The film balances effective scares and visceral intensity with a self-aware script, anchored by a strong ensemble cast.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers strong, memorable performances that elevate their archetypal characters. | |
| Originality | Wes Craven successfully subverts slasher clichés to inject fresh relevance into a stagnant genre. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively blends tension and genuine thrills with sharp, meta-fictional humor. | |
| Emotion | The film sustains a tense and atmospheric tone that remains engaging upon multiple viewings. | |
| Originality | Viewers disagree on the balance of violence, with some praising the visceral, bloody realism and others noting a surprising lack of graphic gore. |