Apr 5, 2016
In this episode (which originally was recorded in October),
Brian, John, and Elaine review Wes Craven's Scream; particularly,
how the film has impacted the horror genre both negatively and
positively. The current state of horror is also addressed and
how the future of horror relies mainly on the efforts of
independent filmmakers vs the big Hollywood studios.
Key Points
Scream Review
At the time of it's premiere, the slasher film had been played
out thanks primarily to the repeated sequels from such cinematic
staples like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Child's Play, and Friday
the 13th.
Scream can be credited with revitalizing The Slasher by injecting a
self awareness of slasher film tropes as well as a wonky type of
humor
Scream can debated to have led to the commercialism of the
horror genre where profit and style override substance.
Horror films reflect the time they were made
Movies like The Exorcist may have been shocking for their time but do not necessarily cause the same type of fear as seen in modern day horror.
Final Points
Terrible horror movies are a product of horror fans
continuing to prove to studios that they are profitable.
The future of horror will lie with the Independent Filmmaker, not
the big budget studio
Positive Points in Scream
Wes Craven's ability to create tension
Having the balls to kill off one of the biggest actors at the time
in the first 10 mins (Drew Barrymore)
Negative Points in Scream
Snarky mid-90's dialog that doesn't hold up
Pushed horror towards commercialism
Every character apparently is a film expert
Notable Movies Referenced
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