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Scream (1996)

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All Time

of 190,103

639

1990's

of 24,699

85

1996

of 5,228

10
Horror
- Horror All Time
  
  of 4,952
  
  39
  
  Horror of 1996
  
  of 75
  
  1
  
  Horror of the 1990's
  
  of 875
  
  2
Mystery
- Mystery All Time
  
  of 3,089
  
  46
  
  Mystery of 1996
  
  of 30
  
  3
  
  Mystery of the 1990's
  
  of 306
  
  6
Teen
- Teen All Time
  
  of 331
  
  12
  
  Teen of 1996
  
  of 6
  
  1
  
  Teen of the 1990's
  
  of 33
  
  1
Thriller
- Thriller All Time
  
  of 7,003
  
  150
  
  Thriller of 1996
  
  of 196
  
  2
  
  Thriller of the 1990's
  
  of 1,628
  
  21

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Scream (1996) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:3.0869

Avg Critic Score:3.0153

Scream (1996) Movie Reviews

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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

My review notes for Scream consist of three whole words: Totally. F***ing. Scary. ...read the complete Scream movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

What did I think about this movie? As a film critic, I liked it. I liked the in-jokes and the self-aware characters. At the same time, I was aware of the incredible level of gore in this film. It is really violent. ...read the complete Scream movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Craven couldn't have made this movie if he didn't understand both his craft and what his fans expect. Of all the mainstream horror directors, he has been the one most willing to take chances. ...read the complete Scream movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Wes Craven's ``Scream'' violates one of the oldest rules in movie history: It's about characters who go to the movies. They've even heard of movie stars. ...read the complete Scream movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

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DVD Talk (Jeremy Kleinman)

Simply stated, this a great film. Frightening and frighteningly self-aware, this film represents the best that the horror film has to offer, as well as a tremendous exposition of the patterns and themes prevalent in "slasher" films. It is quite violent...read the complete Scream (1996) review at DVD Talk (Jeremy Kleinman)

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See all (59) "Very Good" Reviews

Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

A suburban town is terrorized by a series of grisly murders commited by a crazed psycho in a ghoul outfit who like to call his victims before pulling out their entrails. Neve Campbell plays Sidney Prescott, who sent a man to death row after testifying aga...read the complete Scream (1996) review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

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FireBlade Coffeehouse DVD Reviews

This is a horror movie. If you want to see it cold, you probably shouldn’t read this part of the review. That’s why I put the recommendation up in the capsule review above. I’m going to try not to take away too much, but you’re going to learn...read the complete Scream (1996) review at FireBlade Coffeehouse DVD Reviews

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Baltimore Sun (Ann Hornaday)

Indeed, Scream is better than the average slasher film, as its advertisers insist. And, indeed, it is probably Wes Craven's best film, as they also insist. But that is a little like saying the pimple on the left side of your nose is "better" than the...read the complete Scream (1996) review at Baltimore Sun (Ann Hornaday)

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