Scream VI (2023)
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Starring: Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Jenna Ortega, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, Samara Weaving, Hayden Panettiere, Courteney Cox
Plot Synopsis: (via Wikipedia)
Scream VI follows a new Ghostface killer who targets the survivors of the “Woodsboro legacy attacks” in New York City.
My Opinion:
I think the first Scream film is a brilliant slasher classic. I saw 2, 3 & 4 when they came out but have never rewatched them & admit I remember almost nothing about them now. As a series, Elm Street is my slasher franchise of choice (Wes Craven obviously knew how to make these). As with pretty much all horror sequels, both the Elm Street & Scream ones didn’t even come close to the first film (well, except for Dream Warriors which kicks ass) but I do remember the Scream ones still being much better than the majority of slasher sequels (I’ll rewatch them someday).
So, with little knowledge of 2, 3 & 4, I’d say this reboot (or requel if I must use that stupid word) has worked quite well for me and I think Scream 5 was a very good introduction of the Scream series to a new generation of younger fans. They’ve stayed pretty respectful to the original characters (more than I can say for the Star Wars sequel trilogy!) and the new characters are decent. Both 5 & 6 are a little too “same old same old” but that’s what people tend to want from a slasher franchise and I don’t think this formula is too boring yet. Didn’t like the look hubby gave me when they mentioned Letterboxd users, though. Ha. Nice one, Scream VI! You know your shit.
At first, I was maybe enjoying this one a little more than number 5 and I liked the city setting (which they could have done SO much more with) but this one fell apart for me at the end. Not my favourite “reveal” in this series. Wouldn’t say I loved the end of 5 either, though, but to be honest I’m almost always disappointed by horror movie endings – they’re rarely perfect. Overall, I think 5 was a stronger film but they’re both a good start to some new Scream films & I look forward to another.
My Rating: 7/10
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I watched four of these things and none of the seem like “oh shit I loved it!” But I’ve never watched them again. This one does seem intriguing though. I also do like Samara Weaving but I get the feeling she’s only in it for five seconds. Or something!
Yeah, they’ve all been fine but I’ve clearly not been too bothered about rewatching any past the first one in all these years. 😊 Ha, well… I could say how much she’s in the movie but I guess that would be a spoiler… 😉
I figured since I haven’t seen her in any of the commercials over here. Has the last one even come out here to watch? I don’t even think so but I haven’t looked hard.
She maaaaaaaay or may not be the Drew Barrymore of this film. 😉 These reboot thingies are fine but I’d be perfectly happy without them.
Random question and you may have already written about it but have you seen Babylon?
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