With the first “Scream” movie coming out in 1996, the “Scream” franchise has provided audiences with an irresistible blend of first-rate scares, a whodunit-style mystery, and clever, meta-humor making fun of horror film clichés and plot tropes. I was eagerly anticipating this sequel since it promised to bring back the franchise’s three most famous characters (Sidney, Gale, and Dewey) along with a new cast of suspects. Fans of the series will enjoy this movie as it feels almost like a “greatest hits” montage of the series’ best moments, but I’m not sure if those who aren’t fans will enjoy it as much. It’s not perfect, but it’s two hours of twisted fun.
WATCH: Horror Trailer ‘X’ Has Creepy Couple Tormenting An Adult Film Crew In 70s Texas
The film begins with a tense opening scene that is very reminiscent of “Scream.” Sadly, it cannot match the inventiveness, suspense, and shock of the opening scene of the first movie. There is no need to speculate about what Ghostface will do next, because he will, of course. Dewey, who has now retired, is watching the situation closely and calls Sidney and Gale back into action to investigate the situation in Woodsboro.
READ NEXT: 7 Horror Movies You Won’t Believe Are Based On True Stories
“Legacy sequels” or “prequels,” which are extremely popular in Hollywood these days, are the focus of the satire and meta elements of the film. The “legacy sequels” aim to please the most hardened, lifelong fans of the franchise nostalgic for the franchise’s early days, while simultaneously trying to please a new audience.
