Few horror films can make you laugh then scream within 30 seconds. The dialogue – especially between Billy and Stu – is quotable (“My mom and dad are gonna be so mad at me!”). The satire never undercuts the danger; Ghostface remains frightening even while being mocked.
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When Wes Craven's Scream burst onto screens in 1996 it did more than revive the horror genre — it smartly skewered it. Equal parts satirical and suspenseful, Scream gave audiences a slasher that knew its own rules and still found ways to break them. Few horror films can make you laugh then