A killer using the likeness of past Ghostfaces to carry out their crimes? How original
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A killer using the likeness of past Ghostfaces to carry out their crimes? How original
I don't think the two things are the same at all. Nobody thought the past killers were alive in 6, that was more being inspired by the past killers/being a copycat if anything.
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And nobody is going to think the past killers are still alive in this one. I mean, Roman was literally shot in the head. It's just another weak ploy to use former killers to torment the main characters, which is the same thing that happened in 6.
That was one of the most memorable Scream looks for me. I love how the franchise uses clothing to enhance characters personalities and I feel like they 100% got it right with Sam in Scream 6.
so people are clinging to both AI as a plot and some retread of Wes Craven's New Nightmare but applied to scream, an already pretty meta series....
I’m rewatching Scream 4 (which I love by the way) but twice they mention the murders resembling those of the original but .. what exactly in Scream 4 resembled the original? Or am I being really dumb??
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I assume the fact there was another Ghostface spree in Woodsboro. It's been ages since I last endured 4 though.
None of the movies, except maybe 6, which had a plot device surrounding the killings actually lasted the whole movie and all of them got dumped halfway through (killers recording, live streaming the kills, copycat killings etc)
The opening kill was originally similar to Casey's but the re-shot version that ended up in the film was different. Beyond that I'm not sure if any of the other murders were similar to ones from the past.
The deleted scenes from Scream 4 will always confuse me. I just don't understand what the thought process was. The alternate opening was more exciting and the crime scene follow up did a good job of establishing the seriousness of what was going on. I feel like the opening just gets forgotten without it.
This scene also helps setup Olivia's murder and should've been kept in:
Agreed. I wish there was an alternative edit to add back in the better scenes and take the Vaseline off the lense.
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There’s also a deleted scene referencing Olivia’s body being setup with a pet door around her neck.
It’s clear from the deleted scenes that they were setting up the Scream 4 murders to be a homage to the original, but then seemed to backtrack in post-production.
A Scream 4 edit with most of the deleted/alternate scenes edited in, alongside the removal of the filter, would really elevate the movie a lot.
It’s clear from the deleted scenes that they were setting up the Scream 4 murders to be a homage to the original, but then seemed to backtrack in post-production.
A Scream 4 edit with most of the deleted/alternate scenes edited in, alongside the removal of the filter, would really elevate the movie a lot.
Yeah it does leave Scream 4 feeling a bit 'lost' with it's narrative.
That's one of the reasons why 6 ranks so highly for me. They found a plot (that wasn't copycat nonsense) and actually stuck with it. I'm still not overly sold on the countdown plot either, it was just nice not to have a massive plot point just completely discarded after a couple of kills.
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Today is the 25th Anniversary of Scream 3!
This was a personal favorite of mine. I loved that Dewey and Gale finally got to lead a film alongside Sidney. We got an unforgettable supporting performance from Parker Posey and I'd say this was Neve's strongest performance as Sidney.
They took an unfortunate situation that prevented them from having the type of gore we typically expect from Scream and crafted a memorable and at times hilarious little slasher thriller. I know it wasn't everybody's cup of tea but it'll always have a place in my heart.
This was a personal favorite of mine. I loved that Dewey and Gale finally got to lead a film alongside Sidney. We got an unforgettable supporting performance from Parker Posey and I'd say this was Neve's strongest performance as Sidney.
They took an unfortunate situation that prevented them from having the type of gore we typically expect from Scream and crafted a memorable and at times hilarious little slasher thriller. I know it wasn't everybody's cup of tea but it'll always have a place in my heart.
I'm sure if Chad survived 327 stabs then she survived what, 2?
Got to love how Tara gets stabbed 3 (?) times in the finale of Scream 6 yet at the end she just had her arm in a sling ha.
Queen behavior
