Scream

An excellent slasher for the time, with well-written characters, a great plot, fast pace and, most importantly, it plays with the viewer and makes them wonder who the killer could be until the last minutes. If it weren't for Scary Movie, which follows the exact structure and characters of Scream, and therefore the ending, I would have no idea who could be behind it. And you don't see that kind of imagination much these days. (17/01/2022)

A key film for the evolution of teen horror in the years that followed, and at the same time an unattainable cornerstone. A brilliant introduction, interesting storyline, and solid actors ultimately blend into a deliberately twisted carousel, through which Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven surpass any expectations and, without throwing themselves off track, manage to keep me on edge and at the same time smirking knowingly. And above all, strongly satisfied. (09/10/2005)

It’s surprising that I’ve only now had the chance to see this often-praised cinematic gem for the first time. Scream spends much of its runtime poking fun at other similar horror films. Although it occasionally creates a decent and chilling atmosphere, as a whole, it’s something you watch with a healthy dose of detachment. The well-written characters enhance the enjoyable final product, along with a generous amount of blood and excellent, sometimes unconventional camera work. And the legendary twist at the end is a highlight. I’m satisfied. The first film got me excited about the next installment. For me, it’s 7.5/10. (01/02/2023)

Boo! Did you jump? If so, for you Scream will be the horror movie at least of the decade. If not, well, we’ve all seen a horror movie... But now seriously. Scream is more like fun built on a light parody of slasher movie clichés than something that would provoke any sense of dread. And that's the problem, too, because it ends up drowning in clichés. Still, it is a relatively pleasant picture; so it is a pity that it plunged film horror into the realm of unbearable screaming American teenagers for a long time hence. (02/11/2007)

The classic horror film Scream is probably one of the mainstays of teenage slashers, and it certainly doesn't disgrace its genre. There's a little bit of everything – humor, action, violence – and together it makes for a pretty solid spectacle. The cast is great, especially David Arquette, Courteney Cox and Matthew Lillard. On the technical side, I can't forget to mention the great music, the editing and the cinematography. In short, a proper horror film, as it should be, and it's a pity that its sequels don't have the same impact. (14/11/2010)