A staple of teenage film markets, the rise of slasher movies exploded into American culture, leaving an imprint that is yet to come off. Gruesome, violent, a bit ridiculous, and unbelievably “high school”, the cheapness of these killing-spree movies continue to hopelessly entertain audiences, always garnering a massive profit no matter the number of unnecessary sequels.
Scream (1996), the sole revitalizer of this horror genre in the 90s, serves to be one of the most iconic renditions of a crazy murderer plot.
Using the name-recognition of 90s movie star Drew Barrymore, the movie begins with her suspenseful and tragic murder. Ghostface, this movie’s killer, sports a screaming white mask with a long ominous black cloak attached.
Seemingly kicking off a string of murders throughout the small town of Woodboro, Ghostface’s true target is virginal Bruenette, Sydney Prescot, the trope-breaking Final Girl.
Scream (1996) presents many captivating movie elements that prove its legendary success, kick starting money-grabbing sequels that extend all the way to Scream 6 (2023).
