Following a successful string of horror films landmarks across the 1970s and 80s, the genre faced a steady decline in popularity.
In desperate need of fresh blood, one unlikely film was able to both revitalize and satirize the horror genre, and it was called Scream.
Directed by the legendary Wes Craven, and written by the then-unknown Kevin Williamson, Scream was first released in late 1996.
It follows the life of high schooler Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends who become the victims of a vicious serial killer called Ghostface.
Upon its release, Scream was greatly received by critics and audiences alike, as well as financial success, prompting the beginning of a new iconic horror franchise.
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