Scream 5 (January 14, 2022)

[OceanBlue]

Saw the new Scream film at the local cinema this past Monday night. I would say it was good to nearly very good (think I enjoyed Halloween Kills more). It got especially good/entertaining towards the end.

I remember quite liking the previous Scream film (the third not so much, and quite liking the first and second entries in the series (the first and second films I saw at one-off screenings, not on their original cinema release).

There were five trailers shown before Scream started (can't remember one of the five trailers):

Uncharted
Operation Mincemeat
Moonfall
and Nightmare Alley (the remake).

[MazeRunner]

Originally Posted by Joey9775

Hayden Panettiere clearly couldn't get the days off from Starbucks. Don't you know there's a worker shortage?

Stop it lmao.

[Scarface33]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

‘Scream’ Filmmakers Reveal the Surprise Easter Egg Cameos

Interesting cameos. Thanks for sharing.

[Alice91]

Funny thing:
I am in the midst of a Scream marathon and I was enjoying Scream 2 last night when my boyfriend storms into the living room yelling and crying as he was traumatized by the Beltrami score playing during the Sidney and Mrs Loomis fight in the end. He turned off. the TV saying this horror movies creep him out ��

Wes would be proud. Scream 5 certainly doesn't have that edge, the only strong scene was the opening one but it was a weaker copy of the original.

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by Alice91

Funny thing:
I am in the midst of a Scream marathon and I was enjoying Scream 2 last night when my boyfriend storms into the living room yelling and crying as he was traumatized by the Beltrami score playing during the Sidney and Mrs Loomis fight in the end. He turned off. the TV saying this horror movies creep him out ��

Wes would be proud. Scream 5 certainly doesn't have that edge, the only strong scene was the opening one but it was a weaker copy of the original.

I think Beltrami's absence really hurts the movie a lot. I was actually watching Scream 2 last night, too, and the score is a huge part of what makes Scream what it is. As it is with most every other slasher icon's franchise.

[DR Herbert West]

Hans Zimmer deserves most of the credit for Scream 2.

[rooboy78]

Originally Posted by DraculaHasRisen

I think Beltrami's absence really hurts the movie a lot. I was actually watching Scream 2 last night, too, and the score is a huge part of what makes Scream what it is. As it is with most every other slasher icon's franchise.

Ehhh, I will agree with you on the first 3 movies but Beltrami’s score for Scream 4 was WILDLY uneven and misplaced, the musical cues were too comedic at times and not at all in line with the first 3 movies. Scream 5’s score got back to basics.

[rooboy78]

Scream 5 really gave us ALL the boys

Damn, what a hot cast. We got Mason Gooding’s great himbo Chad, Dylan Minnette’s Wes with that shower scene (thank you to whoever for that), Kyle Gallner’s Vince (brief but yummy), David Arquette as grizzled Dewey and even Jack Quaid who I don’t normally find attractive was doing it for me as Richie.

Let’s hope Scream 6 continues this trend and gives us some more man candy! Kind of refreshing for a change.

[Britnasty]

Originally Posted by Alice91

Why the hate for 3? I think it has the best whoddunit elements and the best meta commentary.

It's also super fun and camp while still giving us good performances and a sleek direction. The set piece in the woodsboro set is great stuff

I enjoy Scream 3 for what it is but it’s a complete throwaway of an entry. It’s derivative of the first two films, the killer is obvious within the first 20 minutes and it brings absolutely nothing new to the franchise. The twist is also stupid.

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by Britnasty

I enjoy Scream 3 for what it is but it’s a complete throwaway of an entry. It’s derivative of the first two films, the killer is obvious within the first 20 minutes and it brings absolutely nothing new to the franchise. The twist is also stupid.

Couldn't disagree with you more, but hey.

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by rooboy78

Ehhh, I will agree with you on the first 3 movies but Beltrami’s score for Scream 4 was WILDLY uneven and misplaced, the musical cues were too comedic at times and not at all in line with the first 3 movies. Scream 5’s score got back to basics.

I haven't watch Scream 4 in so long and don't really plan to, so I forget what it even sounds like.

[Alice91]

Originally Posted by Britnasty

I enjoy Scream 3 for what it is but it’s a complete throwaway of an entry. It’s derivative of the first two films, the killer is obvious within the first 20 minutes and it brings absolutely nothing new to the franchise. The twist is also stupid.

I didn't think it was as obvious as 1 and 2, it could have been anyone in 3 imho Tyson, Mark, Angelina and Milton were all suspicious until the end. I think Scream 3 has the best whoddunit aspect.

4 has the best final act and the reveal is hysterical, Jill is EVIL and it did the remake reboot requel thing much better than 5.

2 was a bit phoned in I mean Debbie Salt and Micky are always missing and pop out always at the wrong time so in retrospect it wasn't so surprising but they nailed their parts, favorite killers along with Jill. Very dramatic and high octane final act.

1 was so obvious it was surprising lol On multiple views it's the one that thrills me the least. Yes the opening is the best and Tatum's kill is among the best in the genre but if it wasn't for Gale, Sid and Dewey the rest of the movie was too much in your face with the meta commentary, granted it was new at the time and what makes it timeless and iconic, the sequels did it better imho.

5 is a step back in any aspect of the franchise really...
apart from the marketing... they went IN with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtBr...ature=youtu.be

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by Alice91

I didn't think it was as obvious as 1 and 2, it could have been anyone in 3 imho Tyson, Mark, Angelina and Milton were all suspicious until the end. I think Scream 3 has the best whoddunit aspect.

4 has the best final act and the reveal is hysterical, Jill is EVIL and it did the remake reboot requel thing much better than 5.

2 was a bit phoned in I mean Debbie Salt and Micky are always missing and pop out always at the wrong time so in retrospect it wasn't so surprising but they nailed their parts, favorite killers along with Jill. Very dramatic and high octane final act.

1 was so obvious it was surprising lol On multiple views it's the one that thrills me the least. Yes the opening is the best and Tatum's kill is among the best in the genre but if it wasn't for Gale, Sid and Dewey the rest of the movie was too much in your face with the meta commentary, granted it was new at the time and what makes it timeless and iconic, the sequels did it better imho.

5 is a step back in any aspect of the franchise really...

After watching 2 again, Richie really just seems like a second-rate Mickey. Almost the same motive, really, and came off about a third as crazy.

[Alice91]

Originally Posted by DraculaHasRisen

After watching 2 again, Richie really just seems like a second-rate Mickey. Almost the same motive, really, and came off about a third as crazy.

and not as hot. Loved how Mrs Loomis says her motive "isn't as 90s as Mickey's" LOL

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by Alice91

and not as hot. Loved how Mrs Loomis says her motive "isn't as 90s as Mickey's" LOL

Look, no offense, but we get it. You're about the boys. We're not trying to discuss that.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by DraculaHasRisen

Look, no offense, but we get it. You're about the boys. We're not trying to discuss that.

Wut

[Joeker]

Originally Posted by Britnasty

I enjoy Scream 3 for what it is but it’s a complete throwaway of an entry. It’s derivative of the first two films, the killer is obvious within the first 20 minutes and it brings absolutely nothing new to the franchise. The twist is also stupid.

I agree with this. I cant remember right now but did the events of Scream 3 have any impact on the franchise? You can go from S2 to s4 and not miss a beat.

[Show spoiler] i read in S5 they mention Mark but dont specifically say Kincaid so looks like S3 still doesnt matter

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by Joeker

I agree with this. I cant remember right now but did the events of Scream 3 have any impact on the franchise? You can go from S2 to s4 and not miss a beat.

[Show spoiler] i read in S5 they mention Mark but dont specifically say Kincaid so looks like S3 still doesnt matter

Ya dislike Scream 3 that much??? In S4 Gail mentioned "i wrote the book on this, three times". So yeah, 3 is present.

[Joeker]

Originally Posted by ashedmaniac

Maybe you should rewatch the films if you haven't recently. Many things in 3 impact further and even previous films. But, for after 3,

[Show spoiler]Cotton's gone, Martha exists, Dewey's final actions in 5 have a basis in the close of 3, etc. Sure, one could step around that stuff with "Cotton's moved on, lots of people have siblings we've never heard of, Dewey knew about events he wasn't involved in from others..." and whatever but 3 is definitely there in 4/5 even if "Mark is a fairly common name."

So I havent seen S5 yet but from what ur saying it does bring in some elements from 3 to make it more relevant. Thanks for mentioning how it does it.

[DraculaHasRisen]

Originally Posted by ashedmaniac

Maybe you should rewatch the films if you haven't recently. Many things in 3 impact further and even previous films. But, for after 3,

[Show spoiler]Cotton's gone, Martha exists, Dewey's final actions in 5 have a basis in the close of 3, etc. Sure, one could step around that stuff with "Cotton's moved on, lots of people have siblings we've never heard of, Dewey knew about events he wasn't involved in from others..." and whatever but 3 is definitely there in 4/5 even if "Mark is a fairly common name."

Was it it established in Scream 4 that Sid married Det. Kincaid? It's been a while, but I feel like I totally overlooked or just plain missed that.