“SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” is podcast show that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite the engaging, film critic analysis with a fan’s passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), and the upcoming Scream 6, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism, filmmaking techniques and craftsmanship, the horror genre, cinematic legacies, comparative discussions, and cultural impacts. In addition, “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” will provide coverage and discourse of news about upcoming installments in the movie series.
In this episode, Ryan and Anthony cover the big news items connected to the world of SCREAM from this summer. They discuss the viral online gossip and false information spread about Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson on Instagram, and her involvement in SCREAM 8.
Additionally, Ryan and Anthony muse about Jasmin Savoy's Broadway debut in "Hadestown" this fall, and how that likely means SCREAM 8 will not film until early 2027. With some space before production gets underway, Ryan provides the result of polls conducted about which character fans most want Scream 8 to focus on: Sidney, Gale, or Tatum. The decisive results provide a clear path forward.
Ryan and Anthony also exchange views on Neve Campbell reuniting with the Party of Five creators on the HBO drama "The Shore," the plans for Paramount and Warner Brothers to develop a new "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film after years of anticipation, and Christopher Landon's adaptation of "The Final Girl Support Group" novel and Scream Queen casting speculation.
Then, Ryan performs this week's '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview with longtime Patreon, Sarah, followed by the first Taylor Swift Song of the Week in season six, "I Bet You Think About Me," a vault track from "Red (Taylor's Version)."
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In this episode, Ryan watches in real time and performs an audio commentary of Kevin Williamson's "SCREAM 7" (2026). Ryan analyzes every detail of the filmmaking, story, and character work of the most underrated SCREAM film in this episode. Listen along like a normal episode or sync this podcast with the film to get the full experience. Join Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to enjoy the complete audio commentary.
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Happy Season Six! In this premiere episode, Ryan celebrates the sixth season of SWRCS with the introduction of the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' interview. Amar Karim joins as the inaugural guest for the interview questions. Ryan and Amar share their "Scream 2.0 Story," commit to a new franchise ranking, and answer three dozen questions about SCREAM. In addition, Ryan and Amar homage Wes Craven on his birthday, August 2nd. Sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get your own interview on the podcast like Ryan and Amar, in honor of the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996). * Wes Craven Birthday Wishes & Change * Scream 2.0 Story * 30 Speed Round Questions
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Season 6 of the 'SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers' podcast will premiere on August 2, 2026 (Wes Craven's birthday). This season will also feature a new segment on the show: '30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions.'
As the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary in December, Ryan will provide an interview of four in-depth questions and then 30 speed round questions, for approximately 30 minutes to Patreon members on the podcast. This is designed to be an all-encompassing Q&A to expose every kind of SCREAM opinion a person can have.
The podcast will begin scheduling interviews with Patreon subscribers on August 1. Every week will feature a new interview.
Join the Patreon at any tier 2 and above, or annually to become eligible for the 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions interview.
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"The Final Scream" is the 275th episode of this podcast first released December 19, 2025. Please enjoy this re-release of a spec script by Joey Vallese, performed by Ryan, envisioning an alternative version of Sidney's life if she had been married to Mark Kincaid and a story focused on her young children.
If you weren't able to listen in December, here is your second chance while the podcast is on hiatus between season five and six.
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In the season five finale of the podcast, Ryan brings together a reflection of the SCREAM 7 era as well as a discussion about the closure of Sidney, Tatum, and Gale in the film. First, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Jess to look back at the buildup to SCREAM 7 over the last year and 100 episodes in the before-during-after of the SCREAM 7 release. They discuss the legacy SCREAM 7 is leaving behind, and the divisive (and frustrating) nature of the discourse around Jessica, the movie and finale. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh, Justine and producer Ashely to follow up on their episode from last year, "Closure for Sidney and Gale in Each SCREAM Film" (ep. 233) released July 2025. The group analyzes the closure at which Sidney, Gale, and Tatum arrive in the epilogue of SCREAM 7. This framework ties into Taylor Swift's song "closure" from evermore. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to join the Patreon and ensure your "30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions" Interview in Season 6. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Building a consensus in general can be tough. Among the hundreds of people associated with SWRCS, the verdict could not be clearer. Most fans rank the new era of films produced by Spylgass and Paramount as the following: Scream 7 > Scream (2022) > Scream VI. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joey Vallese (writer of "The Final Scream" and the other podcast spec scripts), Amar, and Christian to discuss the ranking. Then, in the second half of the episode, the Patreon group joins Ryan with their rankings of the Spyglass era SCREAM films.
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by two guests (Sarah and Alex) with different perspectives on SCREAM to review SCREAM 7: one who has defended Scream 5 ad 6 era, and another who is primarily a Wes Craven fan. The results may surprise you! In addition, Ryan opens the episode with a discussion of how it felt to get Sidney and SCREAM back with SCREAM 7 using the lens of "I Knew It, I Knew You," Taylor Swift's original song recently featured in "Toy Story 5".
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In this episode, Ryan explores the theme of family in SCREAM 7 with Kelly. They discuss Sidney's family unit with Tatum and Mark, as well as Mindy and Chad's sibling dynamic and Jessica's view of her family. Then, Ryan welcomes back Jake from TikTok, aka ScoobyScream, for a triumphant review of SCREAM 7 after years of hype and anticipation.
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In this episode, Ryan unboxes all of the physical media from SCREAM 4 and SCREAM 7 that were released in the last three weeks. Then, Ryan is joined by Brian Balcarcel (host of "Gay for the Record") to review SCREAM 7 and highlight strengths of SCREAM 4. Then, the duo analyze Ariana Grande's new song "Hate That I Made You Love Me" through a parasocial lens and connect it to SCREAM 7, as well as discussion of Ariana's "positions" album.
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In this special release, Ryan reviews Buffy the Vampire Slayer season two and remembers the late Anthony Stewart Head, featuring Sam Levy. Then, Ryan performs an audio commentary of an episode for Patreon subscribers for the series-defining "Becoming Part II" season finale. * Remembering Giles * Buffy Season 2 Review * "Becoming Part II" Audio Commentary
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Kirby Reed is one of the most popular characters ever in the SCREAM franchise. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Justin from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts" to argue why Kirby's next appearance should be in SCREAM 8. Despite Hayden Panettiere's confirmation that there are no direct plans, Ryan and Justin also articulate a vision of what a Kirby/Ghostface/FBI spinoff Paramount+ show could look like.
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June 15th is Courteney Cox's birthday! In her honor, this episode explores the morality of Gale Weathers as character over 30 years and how she is discussed as a pop culture figure with Ivan. Then, Ryan is joined by Brendon for a discussion/ranking of Courteney Cox's TV shows and characters over the years from Friends, Dirt, Cougar Town, and Shining Vale. To round out the show, Ashley joins Ryan to analyze "Hoax" (from Taylor Swift's "folklore") in the context of Gale Weathers in Scream (2022), Scream VI, and Scream 7.
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"Scary Movie 6" starring Anna Faris and Regina Hall released just days ago to a massive box office overhaul, continuing Paramount Pictures' streak of franchise hits after "Scream 7." In this episode, Ryan reviews "Scary Movie 6" with producer TJ Jones, Josh Carr, Anthony Dapuzzo, and Jess Melendez. Ryan discusses the bold statement the Wayans Brothers make with the ending of this movie about embracing the original characters rather than the requel replacements, a concept that has been widely discussed in relation to the SCREAM franchise since "Scream VI." In addition, Ryan explains his point of view as to why the Wayans spoofed the exact narrative structure of "Scream" (2022) to undercut the message of the Radio Silence era with their own statement about how they view their franchise. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to for "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo as the song of the week ahead of the release of her new album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love," this Friday. * Opening Thoughts & Box Office Recap * Jess's Take * The Humor * The Message of the Movie * The Scream (2022) Recreation * Top 10 Jokes * "Drop Dead"
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Most fans agree, Kevin Williamson's return to the franchise with SCREAM 7 led to many improvements. A notable, yet obvious, example is the writing. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Tarick, and Roy (from the Hoodie Talks Podcast) to evaluate the writing of the main characters, and how it improved from Scream 5 and 6.
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In this Pride Month special, Ryan takes a moment to open up about his experience as a gay man, how he connected to Sidney, Gale and the concept of 'the final girl' at a young age through the representation and subconscious identifying with them. Then, Ryan covers how Scream 7 was "the moment," and what that means for Scream 8. Also, Ryan makes a prediction about how the critics will treat Scary Movie 6 the same way as they did Scream 7. Ryan also covers the release of Marco Beltrami's Scream 7 Score.
For the second half of the episode, Ryan goes through the best of 2026 in both television and film. Then, he is joined by Jess and Josh to discuss "Heated Rivalry" to round out the Pride Special.
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She's f*cking Sidney Prescott's daughter. In SCREAM 7, Kevin Williamson introduced a new main character for the franchise in Tatum Evans played by Isabel May. In the final character-centric episode, Ryan is joined by Amar, Anthony, and Jess to break down Sidney Prescott's daughter, her personality, how she changes over the course of SCREAM 7, and the impact she brings to the film. Then, Ashley joins Ryan and names "Eyes Open" (from Red and the original The Hunger Games film) as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week to match up with Tatum.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Eyes Open" (Red)
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In this bonus episode, SWRCS covers the new, cool, "it" factor movie, "Obsession." THIS EPISODE FEATURES SPOILERS FOR THE FILM! First, Ryan discusses the phenomenon around the movie, the cultural factors, how the hype made the film underwhelming upon his viewing and questions the film's perspective on its premise. Then, Jess performs a solo episode analysis of how "Obsession" represents the issue of consent and wrestles with the messaging of the film.
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Despite pushback from fans with the first TV season without Roger Jackson's voice, the iconic Ghostface mask, or the beloved trio, MTV pushed through a second season of SCREAM the TV Series, premiering on May 30, 2016.
In this episode, Ryan and Taz review the second season of the TV show for its tenth anniversary and describe how the show should be re-evaluated for its merit and commitment to the SCREAM mythology -- especially compared to the Radio Silence films.
Ryan and Taz start the episode ranking the three seasons of the TV show with the seven SCREAM films. They also discuss Taz's review of SCREAM 7, anticipation for Ariana Grande's new single out Friday, and rank all of her albums.
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In this month's audio commentary, Ryan watches and analyzes "Wes Craven's New Nightmare." This heralded 1994 project is widely viewed as Craven's prologue to his signature exploration of meta, the film industry, and art vs. reality in the "Scream" trilogy in the latter part of the decade.
Join Ryan for a discussion about one of Wes Craven's smartest, most high-brow, and incredibly personal films of his career, either while watching the film along or listening like any other episode. To open the podcast, Jen joins Ryan to introduce the topic and reflect on the entire "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise and the connections between "New Nightmare" and the Hollywood-set "Scream 3."
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Joey Noberini who runs The Scream Vault. Ryan and Joey discuss the culture of SCREAM 7 and make a compelling argument that SCREAM 8 and SCREAM 9 should build on SCREAM 7, its focus around Sidney and Tatum. #KeepGoing In addition, Ryan explores how the OG fans have won the culture war within the franchise. Then, Ashley joins Ryan for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, "Clean" (1989), for many fans feel we "are finally clean" after SCREAM 7. * How the OG Fans Won the Culture War * The Vault and Remembering Jamie Blanks * Scream 7 Analysis * Why We Must #KeepGoing * "Clean"
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In this episode, the central conversation analyzes the directing of SCREAM 7 by Kevin Williamson between Ryan and podcast superstar, Cory Wilson. We take a look at Kevin's point of view, the influence of 1970s slashers, and how he innovates the SCREAM franchise with the seventh movie as the filmmaker. In addition, Amar Karim joins Ryan to reflect on Wes Craven and "New Nightmare" and for Amar's take on the fallout of Melissa Barrera's Variety interview where she spread conspiracy theories. Also, Ryan discusses the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview for Patreon members that was announced last week.
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Starting August 2026, every week Ryan will interview one member of his community with a fresh set of questions about their specific viewpoint on SCREAM, reflect on living through the Spyglass era, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
There will be four to five long-form questions asked first, then 30 speed round questions that follow designed to evoke answers that describe your SCREAM personality. (This has been increased from 10 previously.)
Every member of the community will receive this opportunity for a 30-minute sit-down, and each interview is designed for the individual member to have spiritual ownership of the episode in which their interview is published.
Ryan hopes everyone to feel included, have a "moment" (another, better defined "moment" since most everyone has completed the original, more limited speed round) and be memorialized in the podcast, as we reflect and move into the SCREAM future.
How to sign up? You must have an active membership on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs, subscribe at any tier 2 and above, or tier 1 annually consecutively for three months. In the summer, I will send out a note and will compile a waiting list.
(NOTE: This feature is in addition to requests for appearing on main topic episode recordings and the quarterly group zooms.)
In this episode, Ryan meets with Anthony Dapuzzo and Jess Melendez to interrogate the themes of SCREAM 7 surrounding Ghostface, the identity of the characters under the mask, and bringing back Stu Macher via AI. The crew discusses how SCREAM 7's themes run through the opening to the finale and relate to the real world. Then, Ryan and Ashley discuss Anna Camp and Jessica through the lens of Taylor Swift's song "Sparks Fly," referencing the Macher house burning down in the opening. * What is the Motive? * Explaining Jessica * Stu Macher AI * Themes * "Sparks Fly"
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Happy Mother's Day to all the SCREAM moms out there! In this episode, Ryan discusses how SCREAM 7 presents the central theme of motherhood through both Sidney Evans and the villain, Jessica Bowden. This is a significant moment in SCREAM history, considering the roots of the franchise are intertwined with Sidney's relationship with her mother's past. In addition, Ryan covers the (ridiculous) social media chatter about Courteney Cox's Instagram "like" from Friday 5/8/26 that was then removed.
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Melissa Barrera crashes out! In this emergency episode, Ryan covers Melissa Barrera's recent interview with Variety where she promoted conspiracy theories about Paramount and Spyglass "lying" and fabricated the box office success for Scream 7, as well as referring to her co-stars (Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy, Mason Gooding) as "scabs." First, Ryan reads the direct quotes from Variety and then is joined by Anthony to reflect on Melissa's unprofessional statements and conspiracy theories. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
As we continue with Jessica and Ghostface week, Ryan is joined by Amar to describe the motive behind the Ghostface characters in SCREAM 7. They discuss why many dislike the motive and unfold its brilliance. Then, Ryan and Amar place each of the three Ghostface characters — Jessica, Marco, and Karl — into their Ghostface ranking as individuals and as a group. * Come back Thursday for the final episode of Jessica & Ghostface week! * Describe the Motive * Obsession and Parasocial Relationship * Marco and Karl * Ranking the 15 Ghostfaces * Ranking the 7 Films by Ghostface Groups
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Happy Jessica and Ghostface Week! In this episode, Ryan is joined by Ivan for a character study of Jessica Bowden portrayed by Anna Camp in Scream 7. They discuss the layers in the writing of this character, break down her scenes, and discuss her from a psychological perspective. In addition, Ivan presents the case for a lack of media literacy as a key theme of Scream 7. Come back Tuesday and Thursday for more of Jessica & Ghostface week! * Story About Sidney vs. Story Through Sidney * Successica * A Psychological Perspective * Jessica's View of Sidney * Media Literacy
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As we continue with Gale Week with Part II, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Jess to dive more deeply into Courteney Cox and Gale Weathers in Scream 7. In particular, this episode focuses on Sidney and Gale's relationship, the complexity of the interview, and realizations each character has in Scream 7. In addition, Josh C shares his excitement about Gale's screentime and Ashley weighs in on her thoughts about Gale in the film, as well as selecting "The Story of Us" by Taylor Swift to match the episode for the song of the week. * Why Gale Needs A Bigger Role * ale in General * The Importance of Mystery * The Interview * Gale as Sidney's Friend * The Story of Us
Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "The Story of Us" (Speak Now)
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HAPPY GALE WEEK! In Part I, Ryan and Amar analyze Courteney Cox, Gale Weathers and her character arc in Scream 7. They discuss where we meet Gale in the new film, how she's changed since the sixth entry, her nerve damage, and how she grows over the film. * David Arquette in Scream 7 * Ranking Sidney & Gale's Relationships Per Film * Gale in Scream 7 * Cancellation and Nerve Damage * The Epilogue
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As we continue Sidney Week with Part II, Ryan invites Anthony and Jess to discuss Sidney Prescott, a.k.a. Sidney Evans, in SCREAM 7, and explore her character arc. The trio begin with the jacket scene and discuss the family unit in Sidney's life and how that expands into the finale. In addition, Ashley shares her thoughts on Sidney in Scream 7 as well as proclaiming the Taylor Swift Song of the Week to be "Mine." Tune in for Gale Week starting Sunday!
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Mine" (Speak Now)
Happy Sidney Week! In Part I, Ryan and Amar discuss Sidney Prescott, a.k.a. Sidney Evans, in SCREAM 7, and dive deep into her character arc. Ryan and Amar cover her introduction, her relationships with the other characters, and her overall journey in Neve Campbell's triumphant return to the franchise. Tune in on Wednesday to hear Part II!
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Is SCREAM 7 the best modern SCREAM film? Ryan C. Showers thinks so. In addition, 96% of his Patreon community, 70% of the podcast Instagram followers, and 61% of the podcast Facebook followers, all agree that SCREAM 7 is better than both SCREAM (2022) and SCREAM VI. In this episode, Ryan showcases Keaton, Dominik, and Andrew as each person contributes to the thesis, that SCREAM 7 is the best modern SCREAM film. In addition, Ryan and his guests discuss the close relationship SCREAM 7 has with SCREAM 4, as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Wes Craven's final film. Also, Ryan and Andrew discuss the potential of Sidney's other daughters in future sequels. Follow us at Facebook, Instagram, and X at @ScreamWithRCS Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Ryan performs an audio commentary of Wes Craven's final film, "Scream 4" (2011) on the heels of the iconic film's 15th anniversary.
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SCREAM 8 is officially happening! Lilla and Nora Zuckerman have been announced as the new writers for "Scream 8." In this episode, Ryan and Anthony cover this news, as well as speculate who they want to see direct and a possible all-female team behind the impending sequel. In addition, Ryan exclusively reveals his official post-SCREAM 7 ranking.
Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Enchanted" (Speak Now)
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine (from the Scream Queens podcast) for their review and to discuss the Sidney focus of Scream 7. They discuss Sidney from all angles and how much of a relief this movie feels for OG fans. In addition, Ryan opens the episode with a theory about the trio as a singular "legacy" arc in Scream (2022), and how that is a co-leading spirit along with Sam. Briefly, Ryan and the Scream Queens also discuss the new writers to the franchise for Scream 7, the Zuckerman sisters.
In the next episode on Wednesday, Ryan will reveal his official post-Scream 7 ranking and coverage of the Scream 8 announcement.
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ONE MONTH, BABY! As we enter April 2026, Ryan invites Amar Karim and podcast graphic designer, TJ Jones, to discuss SCREAM 7 now that everyone has had time to process it. The trio discuss small tweaks that could have made SCREAM 7 a better movie, what the best moments of the film are, and how their opinions have shifted after several viewings. In addition, Ryan covers tons of SCREAM news, including the new writers for the franchise (Nora and Lilla Zuckerman) for SCREAM 8, the physical release of SCREAM 7, and the 4k release of SCREAM 4. Ryan also reviews the deleted scenes for SCREAM 7, describing each of them and whether they should have made the final cut. * New Writers * Scream and Podcast News * The Scream 7 Deleted Scenes * One Month Later * Small Tweaks * The Best of Scream 7
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In this Sarah Michelle Gellar special, we cover the cancellation of the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot as well as a review of "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," directed by Radio Silence post-Scream 5/6, as Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to the big screen.
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With SCREAM 7 smashing every record in the history of the franchise at the box office, SCREAM 8 will likely be on the horizon. In this episode, Ryan and Phil discuss what they would like to see in the eighth film at this stage of the game. Also, writer Joe Vallese breaks down his perspective on the screenplay for SCREAM 7 and how the different contributions from Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick butted against each other in the final film. Then, Ryan and Joey use the podcast spec script "Screams" (Episode 155) to discuss future possibilities for the surviving characters of SCREAM 7. * Scream 8 & Scream 7's Record-Breaking Success * The Guy Script v. The Kevin Rewrite * 'Screams' & The Future * Scream 7 Review by Phil * Scream 8 Wishes
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In the final chapter of initial reaction limited series, Ryan hosts the community of the SWRCS podcast to discuss their early thoughts on "Scream 7."
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In this crossover episode, Ryan joined the Happy Horror Time podcast and Youtube show to review Scream 7. In addition, Scott Foley and Kevin Williamson answer questions sent in by Ryan to Happy Horror Time for their video interviews with the Scream legends.
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For the monthly Patreon exclusive episode, Ryan performs an audio commentary of Radio Silence's pre-Scream film "Ready or Not" ahead of the release of "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" this Friday.
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Happy Friday the 13th! In this emergency episode, Ryan covers the statements made by Kevin Williamson in recent days about him allegedly not directing 'Scream 8' and his past thoughts about 'Scream 7' being the last solely Sidney focused film. Ryan dives into the statements, how things aren't what the sensational reactions suggest, and that there are so many wins to celebrate 'Scream 7' for. Also, Ryan reveals his iconic screentime data with the results of the new movie.
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In part five of the initial reaction limited series, Ryan takes a beat to celebrate how Scream 7 is Justice for Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott in the modern age. First, Ryan is joined by Lucas to weigh how Scream 7 delivered after such an intense buildup. Then, Ryan is joined by Ryan Young for a Ryan ² segment about initial reactions to Scream 7.
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Top open up the episode, Ryan discusses the box office results for SCREAM 7 and how the new film is the most financially successful Ghostface movie. Scream 7 earned the same amounts Scream VI in its second opening, each taking in $17.3 million domestically. Ryan also talks about how SCREAM 7 provides thorough meta commentary about the culture of Scream 5-6-7 era in the new movie, as Scream 3 did with the making of Screams 2-3 with Stab 3 in the third movie.
Many SCREAM folks were confused about the motive from the Ghostface killer in SCREAM 7. In today's show, Jess Melendez breaks down the meaning of the motive by the main Ghostface in the new film, as well as describes how the finale ties thematically into the opening sequence of the film with the Macher house.
Also, Ryan is joined by Jess and Ashley for part four of the initial reaction reviews, in particular they discuss Tatum and her future in the series.
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In part three of five of the initial reaction SCREAM 7 review limited series, Ryan is joined by Amar for his thoughts on the new film. Also, Ryan covers the news that SCREAM is now a billion dollar franchise based oh the financial success of SCREAM 7. To top it off, Ryan provides a list as to why SCREAM 7 is a better film than SCREAM VI.
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In this episode, Ryan covers the sensational, record-breaking box office opening weekend for SCREAM 7 with $97 million worldwide and $63 million domestic. Ryan defends Anna Camp after she shared one of his Instagram posts over the weekend, which led to reporting in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, etc. Then, Ryan is joined by Jacob Randall (from the Happy Horror Time podcast) and Josh Carr for part two of the instant reaction review limited series of Scream 7.
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For the next two weeks, the podcast will present a limited series of initial reaction reviews between Ryan and guests. In this episode, Joe Vallese (writer of the podcast scripts in episode 112, 155, and 275, and "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror") and Anthony Dapuzzo (from the NeverSplitUp podcast) provide points of view on the long-awaited Sidney Prescott return, the restoration of Gale Weathers, and the overall execution of Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film.
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Scream 7 has finally arrived! Fans and moviegoers are rushing to the cinema this weekend for the monumental occasion. In this 300th episode special, Ryan performs his official review of Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film and the return of Sidney Prescott as the main character. Ryan is joined by his sister, Abby, for instant reactions and then performs a more thorough solo analysis. To wrap up, Ryan goes recaps the premiere, finances of the movie, and the flabbergasting film critics reviews which was recorded before he saw the movie.
NOTE: This is a SPOILER review, so listen after you see the movie!
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We finally made it! In the final episode before the release of Scream 7, Ryan talks through what SCREAM 7 would have to accomplish in order to become the best Scream film in history. He also goes through each film for a final pre-Scream 7 ranking. In addition, he invites Anthony, Josh, and TJ to help predict the box office opening weekend, with an over/under statistic of $60 million. Ryan also predicts each characters' screeentime in SCREAM 7. Ryan rounds out the episode with "evermore" as the Taylor Swift song of the week.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Evermore" (evermore)
Happy Scream 7 Week! In this episode, Ryan is joined by a dozen Patreons for predictions about Scream 7. NOTE: There are no spoilers in this episode; this was recorded on 2/16 before any leaked video.
Also, Ryan chats with Julian for one final pre-7 ranking, Scream Story, and Speed Round. In addition, Ryan and Carrie remember Dawson's Creek lead of James Van Der Beek, who recently passed away.
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Boss up, settle down, we have a wish list – we just want Scream 7. In this episode, Ryan recites his wish list for Scream 7, as well as announcing wishes sent in by followers and patreons. Additionally, Ryan covers the news that Scream 7 will not be screened early for film critics. Ryan explains why this is necessary to prevent spoilers like the killer reveal being leaked for "SCREAM VI" in 2023, and in order to avoid unethical film critics' attempts to unfairly hurt the movie out of performative activism for Melissa Barrera. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to continue naming Scream 7 wish list items and to cover the Taylor Swift song, "WI$HLI$T."
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In this episode, it's all about the 90s finales. Ryan is joined by Patrick to analyze the SCREAM 2 finale as well as last-minute Scream 7 trailer reactions. Then, Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast help Ryan debate the Scream 1 finale vs. Scream 2 finale, in the first segment of "The Battle of the Finales." They contrast and vote, which film had the better Sidney, killer duo, action, and revelation in the final act.
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Bring on the box office! In this epic episode, Ryan celebrates the fortnight (two weeks) until the release of SCREAM 7. First, Ryan and Amar discuss the SCREAM 7 new massive box office projections after the first three days of tickets being on sale. Then, they discuss the in-depth Entertainment Tonight segment on set of the film, and Neve's answer about SCREAM 8. Then, Ryan is joined by Dustin Putman, author of "The Fright File" and recap their top 5 moments from each of the six SCREAM films. To conclude, Ryan and Ashley elect "Fortnight" as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week. * Box Office Presale Success * The Entertainment Tonight Segment * Film Criticism * Top Moments in SCREAM 1-6 * "Fortnight"
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In this episode, Ryan celebrates "Alien: Resurrection," which released at the height of the SCREAM & Buffy era in the late '90s. This entry in the franchise is not only underrated -- it is Ryan's favorite film and contains his favorite version of Ellen Ripley and Sigourney Weaver. First, Ryan is joined by Josh to review the film. Then in a special Patreon release, Ryan performs an audio commentary for the film.
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We all love SCREAM. However, we all have one or two things about each film that could have been better. Today, Ryan is joined by Pablo to constructively analyze Scream 1-6 by naming one flaw of each film. Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley to discuss "Down Bad" by Taylor Swift and preview this month's Patreon-exclusive audio commentary, "Alien Resurrection." * No SCREAM 7 Trailer Watching! * Scream Story & Speed Round * Flaws of Scream 1, 2, 3, and 4 * Flaws of Scream 5 and 6 * 'Down Bad'
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As we enter the home stretch of the anticipation for SCREAM 7, fans have been overwhelmed with a flurry of new marketing materials for the upcoming film. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to discuss the Scream 7 Super Bowl Trailer, the new poster of Neve Campbell in the style of the 1996 poster with Drew Barrymore, the cast credits, new featurette centered around writer/director Kevin Williamson, and the dozen new TV spots that have been released. In addition, the gang provides predictions for the opening weekend box office and screentime for Sidney, as well as their top wishlist items.
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In the first ever public release of an audio commentary, Ryan narrates his thoughts as watches SCREAM 3, explaining his steadfast commitment to unlocking the beauty and worthiness of the previously criticized third entry of the SCREAM series. Ryan analyzes every detail of the filmmaking, story, and character work in this episode. This episode of SWRCS is the quintessential argument for Scream 3 as an underrated chapter in this franchise.
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In this episode, Ryan recaps Kevin Williamson's career as a groundbreaking writer before he assumes the role of director for SCREAM 7. Ryan and Juani discuss Kevin's work, including Scream, Scream 2, Scream 4, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween H20, The Faculty, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Dawson's Creek, The Following, The Vampire Diaries, and Sick. Ryan and Juani then discuss some of the top needle drop songs in the SCREAM franchise. In addition, Ryan speaks with Andrew about his Scream Story and Speed Round. Explaining a SCREAM Ranking Kevin as Director in SCREAM 7 Kevin's Career as a Writer Music in Scream 1-6 Follow us @SCREAMwithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In this episode, Ryan analyzes the too-early projections for the SCREAM 7 box office by BoxOfficePro of $20M-$40, and Box Office and $28M-$36M by Box Office Theory.
Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and TJ for the second annual SWRCS box office draft for the year of 2026, hosted by Tony Squares (host of "Survivor Squared"). To end the episode, Ryan is joined by Sam for a Buffy-Taylor Swift crossover topic.
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In this episode, Ryan covers the discourse around the marketing of SCREAM 7. Ryan recaps a breakdown of how Scream 7 is either on the same schedule or ahead of schedule of the marketing for Scream 5 and 6 from Paramount in 2022 and 2023, via BritneyVinyl.
Then, Ryan and a panel of guests discuss their thoughts on the new cast poster, TV spots, the release of the Creepy Duck Design poster, new logo, and the social media game of the Scream Movies account. The gang also discusses fears of Scream 7 going the way of Scream 4's marketing.
More importantly, the guests take turn answering the question: "Do you want another Scream 7 trailer?" after a whirlwind month of not receiving a second trailer after October's Sidney-Tatum focused preview.
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by RyanNotDyin for hot takes on everything SCREAM, Scream 7, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Specifically, Ryan² discuss statements from 2022 involving Sam Carpenter, the requel, and Julie James that have come full circle in 2026. They also discuss how Scream 7 is "restoration" for the franchise, should Scream (2022) have skipped the Carpenter story in favor of the story we are receiving now with Scream 7, and Sarah Michelle Gellar's career resurgence with Ready or Not 2 and the Buffy reboot. Then, Ryan meets with Joanna for the first time on the podcast, and they review her Scream Story and Speed Round questions. The show concludes with Ryan and Ashley showing how Taylor Swift's "New Romantics" is a millennial anthem, represents the same spirit as the characters in Kevin Williamson's writing, and how it fits as a Scream 4 song. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "New Romantics" (1989) Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In this episode, Ryan reports on the new SCREAM 7 cast poster, featuring a dozen cast members and a new design in the style of the other Spyglass/Paramount style posters. First,
Ryan is joined by graphic designer, Christian Ranke, then chats with the 'straight bros' Josh and TJ, and concludes with podcast veteran, Cassi, who all talk the new poster, TV spot, and all things SCREAM 7.
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In the second part of this discussion, Ryan is joined by Jess to predict and muse about Sidney as a mother in SCREAM 7. Specifically, Ryan and Jess analyze how Sidney's original storyline was intertwined with her mother, Maureen Prescott, and the parallel with her now that she has her own daughter. In addition, Ryan briefly shares thoughts on the Scream 7 official cast poster released on Wednesday. Tune in for a full episode about the cast poster on Monday. Also, Ryan and Ashley discuss Taylor Swift's "right where you left me" and connect it to Sidney's inability to move beyond her mother's death and the events of Woodsboro in "Scream 3." Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "right where you left me" (evermore)
In this two-part event, Ryan investigates the most talked about aspect of SCREAM 7: Sidney Prescott as a mother, given the history and themes of the Wes Craven films. Ryan is joined by Brittany to predict and muse about Sidney's storyline, Sidney as a mother, and her relationship with her daughter, Tatum.
In addition, Ryan briefly outlines the new impending SCREAM 7 marketing that began this week with new footage in a TV spot.
Also, Ryan invites Ashley to discuss Taylor Swift's "would've could've should've," the song that best represents Sidney's Scream (1996) and Scream 3 character arc.
Join us on Friday for Part II and instant reactions to new marketing materials for SCREAM 7.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "would've could've should've" (midnights)
Skeet Ulrich recently shared that the original plan for Scream 5-Scream 6-Scream 7 was for Billy Loomis to slowly turn his daughter and main character, Sam Carpenter, into the Ghostface killer. While, Scream 7 reverted the storyline back to Sidney Prescott, this news puts into perspective odd choices about Scream 5 & 6 and an uncomfortable trend in modern horror films' messaging.
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jacob from the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the problematic nature and execution of Sam Carpenter's development in Scream 5 & 6, her strange morality about murder, and how it speaks to the larger culture.
Then, Ryan is joined by Amar, Josh, Sarah, and Ashley to debate the concept of Sam as Ghostface in the hypothetical Scream 7 film we almost had: Would Sam have faced off against Sidney, the good final girl vs. the bad final girl? Would we have seen Sam stalking her slasher victims, or would the film have taken a "Fight Club" subjective approach?
Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Anti-Hero" (Midnights)
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In this Friday news episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo. First, Ryan and Anthony perform a year-in-review speed round of 20 horror films (such as "Weapons," "Sinners," etc.) released in the year of 2025, assigning each a star out of ten.
Next, Ryan and Anthony discuss news related to the Scream franchise. Some news stories are specifically related to "Scream 7," such as the IMAX release, "most anticipated films of 2026" lists, and Tatum's role in the future. Other news covers Neve Campbell's return to "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix, Courteney Cox's directing gig, and "Ready of Not 2: Here I Come."
Then, Ryan concludes the episode with the 2026 SWRCS Awards.
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Ryan performs an audio commentary of Wes Craven's masterpiece, "Scream 2" (1997).
Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience.
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In this Monday release, Ryan is joined by Carrie to discuss continuity errors and goofs in the Wes Craven era of films. (See Patreon to follow along with the slideshow.) Ryan and Carrie summarize whether the continuity errors are a genuine filmmaking issue. Then, Ryan is joined by Mark and Sarah for Scream 7 trailer thoughts and to review "The End of an Era" documentary about Taylor Swift.
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Happy 2026! In the first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by the Patreon members of the podcast to talk everything and anything: Scream 7, Scream 1-6, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Taylor Swift, Wicked: For Good, Sarah Michelle Gellar, etc. Cheers to the holiday season and the new page as we approach the release of Scream 7!
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In the final episode of 2025, Zack Cherry (Youtuber, host of The Cherry Picker) reunites with Ryan for the first time in almost two years. Ryan and Zack discuss the Scream 7 trailer, philosophy on Scream, and currents events within the franchise. Then, Zack discusses his new project, "Macabre", and they review horror films released alongside Scream 3 in the year of 2000, that celebrated their 25th anniversaries this year: What Lies Beneath, American Psycho, Final Destination, etc. To close out the episode, Ashley joins Ryan to cover "New Year's Day" for the final Taylor Swift Song of 2025.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "New Year's Day"
At long last, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the original "Scream" (1996). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience.
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In today's episode, Ryan talks with Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"), writer of "The Final Scream." Since the premiere on Friday, Ryan and Joe discuss their third and final spec script collaboration, imagining an end to the Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers storyline, featuring Mark Kincaid and Sidney's young daughters since the "Scream 7" film to be released in February will be much different. Ryan and Joey discuss the "rebirth" and prequel aspects to this story, as well as the character development and divisive personal choices for the legendary characters. * The Prequel/Rebirth of Maureen Prescott * The Twinks * Sidney's Unraveling * A Perfect Gale Weathers * The Wicked Opening * A Farewell
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In this milestone 275th episode, Ryan presents "The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written by Joe Vallese (LA-Times Bestselling Writer of "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). This script envisions what Scream 7 could have looked like had Sidney been married to Mark Kincaid and if the story followed her as a mother to young children. This is the third Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers script written by Joe Vallese for this podcast, after "Scream 7" (episode 112) and "Screams (episode 155).
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In today's episode, Ryan hosts Josh and Breia to deep dive into the original, iconic "Scream" (1996) finale. They discuss the way this sequence outlined the formula for SCREAM finales that came after, as well as the identity of the killers, why they are important in slasher history, Sidney Prescott's first earth-shattering finale, Neve Campbell's performance, the violence, Gale Weathers's spoiler with the safety, and the two-killer twist. To round out the show, Ryan and Breia briefly discuss Sabrina Carpenter and her blockbuster hit music from the last two years.
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Please enjoy this sneak peek at "The Final Scream," a script by Joe Vallese, premiering on Friday, December 19, 2025 on this podcast. This trailer features the character/cast list for the story, and a short scene with Sidney and Gale reviewing the history of Ghostface.
Tune in Friday for the full script!
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12 Ghostface killers. 12 songs from "The Life of a Showgirl." December 12th. In this episode, Ryan and Ashley assign each of the twelve Ghostface killers a song by Taylor Swift from "The Life of a Showgirl" and explain each Scream character's personality through the song. This episode also wishes Taylor Swift a happy birthday, where Ryan and Ashley play "this or that" with her albums folklore and evermore.
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Happy holidays! Happy Scream 7! In this episode, Ryan continues coverage of the Scream 7 trailer, featuring Joey Noberini creator of "The Scream Vault," and Josh and Justine from the "Scream Queens Podcast." Each member offers a unique perspective about the history of the franchise and untapped points of view about the Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott-focused trailer for Scream 7. Then, Ryan and Ashley cover "tis the damn season" from evermore for the Taylor Swift Song of the Day, explain the Scream connection with the festive winter holidays, and discuss how the small-town culture in Taylor's song could apply to Scream 7. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X and Facebook. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "tis the damn season" (evermore)
In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film's reaction from critics, and the film's Oscar potential. Ryan lists his top five favorite moments from "Wicked: For Good" and describes how Part 1 and "For Good" should be viewed as one complete movie and story.
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Ryan spent the last two years unflinchingly standing in solidarity with Neve Campbell and the Scream franchise, and supported continuing on with Scream 7. A vast majority of fans believe the trailer for Scream 7 is terrific and this entry has some of the greatest potential ever in the series due to the talent involved.
However, in an effort to display objectivity, this episode explores potential red flags of Scream 7 and what could go wrong despite the high hopes and optimism.
Ryan focuses concerns on the identity of Ghostface and his/her motive, while Jess Melendez worries about the big-picture relevancy of Scream 7 in a chapter of Sidney's story. In the introduction, Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up podcast) shares fears of Scream 7 playing into the modern trend of easter eggs.
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"The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written LA-Times best-selling writer, Joe Vallese, will be released on the SWRCS podcast on December 19, 2025, on the heels of the Scream (1996) anniversary and the holiday season.
This script follows "Scream 7" (the end of the Carpenter sister era, episode 112) and "Screams (a Gale-centric script, episode 155).
"The Final Scream" completes this SWRCS trilogy by focusing on Sidney's family (two younger daughters, unlike Tatum in the upcoming Scream 7) and her marriage to Mark Kinciad (not Evans, like in the upcoming Scream 7).
The plot is: Sidney Prescott's sense of peace and security is unmoored by the revelation of a dark secret - and a slew of new Ghostface murders hitting too close to home.
We hope this script provides some closure to the Sidney/Mark Kincaid fans since Patrick Dempsey did not return for the feature film releasing in February.
"The Final Scream" is emotional and contemplative, yet it's also epic and wide in scope. Gale Weathers also assumes an important role and the arc of the film ties into the fabric of the original trilogy.
Like the past two scripts, "The Final Scream" will be read aloud by Ryan like an audio book and released as a podcast episode. The script itself will be available to Patreon subscribers Tier 2 and above to read.
We hope to see everyone on December 19 for the premiere!
In this episode, Ryan and Ashley Summers (Squirrel and Spud) use Taylor Swift's new song "Elizabeth Taylor" as an entry point to analyze Gale Weathers in the requel era before entering Scream 7. Ryan and Ashley question who is Gale Weathers after Scream (2022) and Scream VI, how has she changed, and who is the woman we will meet in the next film. Then, Ryan is joined by contributors Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up Podcast) and Jess Melendez to compare the different approaches to legacy sequels of Scream with the Jurassic World films.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Elizabeth Taylor" (The Life of a Showgirl)
In this episode, Ryan is joined first by Jude Jarjoura, who has provided insights about Scream 7 for the last seven months that would later be confirmed by the trailer. Then, Ryan hosts Jake from TikTok, aka "ScoobyScream," to analyze the trailer, the production, and the returns of Sidney and Gale.
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In this episode inspired by Taylor Swift's new song "Father Figure," Ryan lays out how Neve Campbell became the leader of the SCREAM franchise. Ryan describes Neve's contributions to the series, and step-by-step the recent history of SCREAM: How Wes Craven was the leader of the first 20 years of the series; how only Neve could have filled his shoes; how the Radio Silence era lacked a true leader; how the studio and creatives would not allow Neve to fill this role on Scream (2022); and how Neve inherited this role by taking the risk and standing alone to save the franchise in Scream 7 during a rocky time.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Father Figure" (The Life of a Showgirl)
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Justin from 'Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts.' The main topic involves Ryan and Justin diving deep into the audio commentaries performed by Wes Craven for "Scream," "Scream 2," "Scream 3," and "Scream 4." They analyze how Wes Craven approached discussion of these iconic films, fun facts, and how the audio commentaries impact understanding of the franchise. In addition, Ryan and Justin review the the newly released "Scream 7" trailer and Lady Gaga's latest album "Mayhem."
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Lucas and Ashley to outline the legacies of Scream 3 and Scream 4 as the underrated sequels of the franchise. In particular, Ryan highlights how Scream 3 and Scream 4 were viewed and maligned early on into their journeys, but how over time, audiences have come to reevaluate each film for the merits that were misunderstood at the time of release. Ryan demonstrates how big social and culture shifts in pop culture have shaped a more favorable landscape for the two sequels, but that Scream 3 and Scream 4 have the lasting quality to deserve their newfound respect. Meanwhile, Lucas reacts to the Scream 7 trailer, and the novel "The Fate of Ophelia" is selected as the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, since Scream 3 and Scream 4's reputations were saved from the fate of being misunderstood and hated. * Scream 7 Trailer Reactions * Superior Scream 3 and Scream 4 Phone Calls * How Scream 3 and Scream 4 Evolved in Public Perception * The Fate of Ophelia
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In this special release, Ryan publishes the first ever Buffy season review and audio commentary of an episode for Patreon subscribers. First, Ryan is joined by Sam, Kevin, and Quentin to review the sixth season, Ryan's favorite of the series. Then, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the musical episode "Once More with Feeling" (season 6, episode 7). Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. We talk everything Sarah Michelle Gellar, the dark themes, and the dramatic effect of the season.
This week's second episode features members of the SCREAM w/ RCS Patreon weighing in on the Scream 7 trailer. Hear from more than a dozen Scream fans the great, the good, and the mixed about Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film and the return of Sidney Prescott to the center of the narrative in the Scream 7 trailer.
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At long last, the trailer for Kevin William's "Scream 7" (2026) has been released. Ryan is joined by Anthony, Jess, and Amar to discuss the mother-daughter focused storyline of the trailer, the preview of Neve Campbell's acting performance, Kevin Williamson's writing credit, and more! In particular, the group muses on whether the online backlash has helped fuel the trailer to exceed expectations and result in roaring success on Youtube and TikTok.
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In this episode released October 31, 2025, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for John Carpenter's classic film, "Halloween" (1978). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.
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For this Halloween Week Special, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to honor the original Scream Queen herself, Jamie Lee Curtis, and celebrate her career accomplishments, Laurie Strode, and Halloween. In addition, Ryan interviews Andrew Grevas, author of "Horror in Haddonfield: Halloween's Untold Stories," a book that features a quote from Ryan about "Halloween H20."
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In this episode, Ryan and Amar rank the 12 Ghostface killers based on a holistic criteria of motive, writing, the actor's performance, before the reveal and in the finale. Then, Ryan hosts a group of Patreons to play Smash, Slash, or Dash: Ghostface edition.
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In today's episode, Ryan is joined by the Patreon of SWRCS and plays a draft competition game of our favorite kills from the SCREAM franchise. The community elects the top 35 death sequences in the series. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "no body, no crime" (evermore) Follow @ScreamwithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In today's episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo and podcast producer, TJ Jones, to predict how Halloween (2018) could inspire Scream 7, in approach to the returning original heroines, specific plot points, and overarching spirit. The team compares more than 20 items from Halloween (2018) in an attempt to predict Scream 7. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Begin Again" (Red) Follow @ScreamwithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In today's show, Ryan invites long-time Patreons Alley and Hoodie (the "Hoodie Talks" podcast) to determine which SCREAM sequel had the best cast ensemble overall, the best female cast, best male cast, and the best central cast. Then, Ryan and Ashley perform an instant reaction to Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" recorded last Friday.
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In this episode, podcast producer TJ Jones hosts "What If...." Part Two, following up "What If Tatum was the Opening Kill in Scream 1" from Episode 226. Through a series of interactive decisions, TJ and Ryan ponder and shape how differently Scream 2 would look if Sidney was dating Hallie rather than Derek. As the episode concludes, TJ teases the next "What If" storyline in the series of episodes coming this winter for Scream 3. * What is "What If..." * What If...Sidney Dated Hallie instead of Derek? * What If...Cici was Sidney's Sober Sister? * What If....I Will Survive? * What If...the Finale Was Different? * Hallo-Scream with Producer Jones
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In celebration of Neve Campbell's birthday, join Ryan and the SWRCS community to discuss what we want to see from Sidney Prescott's character in SCREAM 7. In addition, Ryan discusses the new, official logo for Scream 7, features Cable from the "Sequels Suck" podcast, and dedicates this show to Stephen from Craven Something Scary.
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In this episode, Ryan speaks with Joseph Maddrey, the author of “The Soul of Wes Craven,” about the legacy left behind from the beloved SCREAM franchise director. Then, Ryan and Josh Calamari discuss Chad and Mindy working for Gale Weathers in Scream 7 and the potential for their new trio within the SCREAM world. Rounding out the show, Ryan and Ashley make predictions for Taylor Swift’s new album releasing Friday, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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Welcome to the Autumn Spectacular episode! First, Ryan interviews Ashley Cullins, author of the recently released book "Your Favorite Scary Movie" covering the history of the SCREAM franchise. Then, Ryan is joined by Amar to "remake" an episode from five years ago, discussing the spooky season of Autumn and answering questions sent in by fans for SCREAM 7. In addition, they discuss the importance of recognizing the reevaluation of Scream 3 and Scream 4 in recent years. Then, Ryan, Amar, and Anthony review "The Conjuring: Last Rites" and analyze its smash hit box office results. * Ashley Cullins * Remaking the First Day of Autumn * Appreciating the Scream 3 and 4 Reappraisal * Scream Q&A * "The Conjuring: Last Rites" Review * Taylor Swift & Autumn
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Ryan invites Jess and Phil to analyze the depiction of mental health representation of the SCREAM franchise's heroines -- Sidney, Sam, and Tara -- and the differences between the approach of Wes Craven vs. Radio Silence. Then, Ryan chats with Nuala, a long-time Patreon who discuss the future of the lgeacy characters after Scream 7.
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Milestone alert! In this episode, Ryan celebrates the 250th episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. Ryan extends thanks to everyone who has listened, supported, followed the podcast and those who have subscribed to the Patreon over the last 250 shows. To celebrate, Ryan invites producer TJ Jones and Josh Carr to discuss everything slashers! Ryan, Josh, and TJ discuss the differences between 1980s vs. 1990s slashers, review their favorite and least favorite entries in each of the four big slasher franchises, and agree on a ranking of Scream, Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss Taylor Swift's epic month: her appearance on the New Heights podcast, the announcement of her new album "The Life of a Showgirl," and her engagement to Travis Kelce.
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Ryan is joined by the Patreon community for an epic debate about which returning cast member (if any) will meet their end at the hands of Ghostface in Scream 7: Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, Chad Meeks, or Mindy Meeks. This topic is especially prevalent considering Scream VI has been harshly criticized for its seven survivors and all six returning cast members surviving after they each endured near-death violence.
Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Untouchable” (Fearless)
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for Wes Craven's “A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.
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Today’s episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers covers recent SCREAM news from announcements, speculation, and from “Your Favorite Scary Movie,” a book by Ashley Cullins, including:
· Kevin Williamson stating his favorite sequel is Scream VI
· Neve Campbell saying she hasn’t seen Scream VI, that Sam’s darkness “didn’t feel like Scream,” and that she told Radio Silence they were “losing her” while filming the Scream 5 finale
· Neve’s resolution with Spyglass negotiating Scream 7
· Courteney Cox’s favorite Gale Weathers line of dialogue in the new films
· Radio Silence’s “ham sandwich” excuse to complaints of plot holes
· Rumors/timelines for the trailer
· Cat in the Hat’s release date change.
· Marco Beltrami’s posts about finishing the music for Scream 7
Ryan also shares stories from his recent travel to Europe and previews Taylor Swift’s big month of August, between her new album release and her engagement to Travis Kelce
We’re back! After two weeks off, SWRCS returns with SCREAM talk! First, Ryan is joined by Tamika to discuss Jada Pinkett Smith’s impact on Scream 2 and her opening victim character of Maureen Evans. Then, Amar Karim helps Ryan with a full review of Mason Gooding’s 2025 release “Heart Eyes.”
Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Karma” (midnights)
In the summer finale before a two-week hiatus, Ryan celebrates his 30th birthday (August 18th) with this special mega episode. First, Ryan explains “30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best” in a passionate advocation of the third entry in the series. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast to commemorate ten years since the passing of Wes Craven’s death in August of 2015. Then, the episode round out with Ryan and Ashley’s coverage of the greatest Taylor Swift song of all time, “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version Ten Minute Version).
Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “All Too Well” (Taylor’s Version Ten Minute Version)
Ryan covers two controversial talking points in the current SCREAM discourse: (1) the impact of Alison Brie’s recent comments about “the Core Four,” her disappointment in the recent films, and Dewey’s death; (2) the potential of Melissa Barrera joining “Scary Movie 6” to spoof Sam Carpenter, her own divisive performance, and Scream overall after her controversial fallout with Spyglass and exit from the franchise. Joined by Amar Karim in the main segment and Anthony Dapuzzo in the epilogue, Ryan engages with these sensitive events as it relates to how Scream (2022) and Scream VI are discussed in the fandom.
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In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to answer new podcast speed round questions specifically relating to the Halloween franchise and a mini competition between Halloween vs. Scream on a variety of topics.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “White Horse” (Fearless)
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Halloween H20" (1998). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.
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In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to predict how similar “Scream 7” and “Halloween H20” will be in terms of plot, character arcs, and narrative choices, on the anniversary of the release of the seventh “Halloween” in theaters. Both films will have been written (uncredited) and shaped by Kevin Williamson and are the seventh entries in their series that return to the original heroine’s storyline. Ryan explores 20 specific elements of “Halloween H20” and tries to apply it to “Scream 7.” Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss the “Halloween H20” audio commentary releasing Friday and how “The Prophecy” by Taylor Swift resembles the sibling/blood-relation curse that ail both Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode
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In this week’s episode, Ryan summarizes the problematic production of “Cursed” (2005). The film that reunited Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Marianne Maddalena, Patrick Lussier, and Marco Beltrami to make the werewolf version of “Scream” that became a two-year nightmare for everyone involved under Dimension. Ryan invites Sam and Garrison from “Informed Nostalgia” to review “Cursed” and discuss the Neve Campbell movie “Wild Things” relates to the Ghostface characters across the “Scream” franchise. In addition, Ashley helps Ryan celebrate the month of August and preview episodes to come.
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In this week’s episode, Ryan invites Tarick Evans to figure out how to fix Scream VI. Ryan proposes three different versions to change Scream VI: moderate changes, alterations to Gale specifically, and a complete overhaul of the movie as we know it. Additionally, podcast producer TJ Jones joins to describe why Scream VI is better suited to be classified as a “spinoff” than “franchise.” To close out the show, Jess Melendez weighs in about the inconsistent legacy Sam Carpenter leaves behind.
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Join Ryan for a breakdown of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan is joined by guests who both absolutely loved the new film and others who find it deeply flawed.
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It’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” week! Join Ryan to discuss reactions to the divisive requel film released on Friday with Josh and Amar. Then, Ryan invites Anthony and Jess to investigate the similarities and differences between the original “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Then, the episode rounds out with a cameo from Kevin and a hot take about the original film involving Helen Shivers.
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Happy Sunday! In this emergency episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (from the Never Split Up Podcast) disclose their initial reactions to the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan and Anthony discuss spoilers, the identity of the killers, the use of the legacy actors, and the overall film.
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, with deep ties to the SCREAM franchise, and ahead of the release of the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" film released in theaters.
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Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the current state of the film industry’s unpredictability with box office results, in trying to solve the case of “M3GAN 2.0” and its recent financial disaster. They discuss the implications on “M3GAN 2.0” on the upcoming releases of “Scream 7” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Ryan and Josh probe Jason Blum’s theory of the case about whether movies must be “events” in order to be lucrative in the modern day.
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Taylor Swift Segment of the Day: Ranking Taylor Swift Albums
In this special episode of the podcast, Ryan invites Ashley and the hosts of the Scream Queens Podcast, Josh and Justine, to analyze the moments of closure Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers experience in each SCREAM film. The discussion also connects to Taylor Swift's song “Closure” from the evermore album. The conversation provides insights into emotional conclusions – whether triumphant or tragic – of Sidney and Gale in all of the five SCREAM films.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Closure” (evermore)
In this off-the-beaten-path episode, Ryan C. Showers celebrates the 10th anniversary of the MTV Scream TV Show, season one. The pilot episode of the show premiered June 30, 2015. Ryan invites Adam and Taz to give justice to the perhaps underrated first season of the TV show. They discuss the controversies surrounding the show at the time it aired, and the quality that has been appreciated over time. Additionally, Ryan and Taz explore Ariana Grande's album “Eternal Sunshine.”
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Featured Music of the Day: Eternal Sunshine Album by Ariana Grande, specifically “We Can’t Be Friends,” “The Twilight Zone,” and “Hampstead”
Happy Fourth of July! In this holiday special, Ryan is joined by TikTok Jake to discuss the new trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and predict its box office results. Then, Ryan celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Ghostface/SCREAM-spoof “Scary Movie,” originally released on July 7, 2000. Ryan surveys the differences in how SCREAM fans view “Scary Movie” as it relates to SCREAM.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Three Sad Virgins” (SNL)
Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the character of Gale Weathers played by Courteney Cox. They discuss her special, unique and identifying qualities in each of the six SCREAM films and identify predictions for her return in the upcoming Scream 7. They analyze Gale's character development and the potential for her fate in the next installment, exploring the possibility she may not survive this time. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss how Taylor Swift’s “Afterglow” represents part of Gale’s redemption in the future films.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Afterglow” (Lover)
In part two of the season five premiere of the podcast, Ryan and Amar continue the coverage of ranking all the characters in the franchise with “Scream 4,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI.” In addition, Amar plays “Smash, Slash, or Dash: Ghostface Edition.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Nothing New” (Red)
In part one of the season five premiere of the podcast, Ryan welcomes Amar Karim for his return to the show after a hiatus in season four. In classic old-school fashion, Ryan and Amar rank all the characters from “Scream,” “Scream 2,” and “Scream 3.” Also, Ryan covers recent statements by Jennifer Love Hewitt about Neve Campbell and Scream 7. Then, Ryan joins Ashley and Mark to discuss the triumphant announcement by Taylor Swift buying back her masters to her first six albums.
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In the season four finale, Ryan is joined by Ivan to discuss the post-modernism and different six generations or eras of the Scream fandom. Additionally, LA-Times Bestselling Writer, Joe Vallese, joins Ryan to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the “Scream 7” spec script and preview “The Final Scream”
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers is joined by the producer of the podcast, TJ Jones (also from the Box Office Buds podcast), for an interactive exercise which reimagines “Scream” (1996) if Tatum Riley was the opening kill rather than Casey Becker. How does this alter the narrative, characters, and overall story? Ryan and TJ answer these questions. This is the first entry of a new series of episodes called “What if…”
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Scary Movie” (2000). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the spoof of “Scream,” “Scream 2,” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” This is an opportunity for the listeners to view “Scary Movie” through the lens of a “Scream” fan perspective.
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold discuss what comes next for SCREAM after the release of “Scream 7.” Is it the end of “SCREAM” as we know it? Are we in for a Sidney 2.0 trilogy? Will Kevin Williamson direct the remaining Sidney movies? How will the franchise juggle Sidney, her daughter Tatum, and a potential Sam return? Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss “Change,” a song from Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” album.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Change” (Fearless)
Scream 7 News Friday! Ryan and Anthony delve into the latest news surrounding Scream 7 as conveyed by Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick in recent interviews. In particular, Ryan and Anthony discuss Williamson’s comments about focusing on Sidney again and Busick revealing details about the “lost” Core Four movie. Additionally, they speculate on the future of the franchise with rumors of “Scream 8” and review the trailer for “The Black Phone 2.” Then, Ryan welcomes Phil from “The Horror Project” podcast, and covers the Taylor Swift Song of the Day with “Cornelia Street.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Cornelia Street” (Lover)
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers hosts Jacob Randall, Matt Emert, and Tim Murdock from the Happy Horror Time podcast. They discuss their friendship, the dynamics of podcasting, and everything SCREAM. Then, Ryan, Jacob, and Ashley usher in summer with an analysis of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” for the song of the day.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Cruel Summer” (Lover)
In this episode, Ryan analyzes how “Final Destination: Bloodlines” performed at the box office, and what it signals about what could come “Scream 7.” Additionally, Ryan muses about the way Rotten Tomatoes operates in the modern day and the odd the 92% score for “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley and Garrison to review “Final Destination” (2000) and “Final Destination: Bloodlines” (2025).
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Maroon” (Midnights)
Ryan C. Showers and contributor Jess Melendez use the soft, rumored announcement of “Scream 8” as a “Sidney story” to analyze and compare the “Scream” and “Halloween” franchises, focusing on the necessity and public perception of Neve Campbell and Jamie Lee Curtis. Specifically, they take a long-arc view of both franchises and compare the Danielle Harris entries of “Halloween” in the 1980s to “Scream” (2022) and “Scream VI.” The conversation highlights the importance of Sidney Prescott's character in the “Scream” series and critiques the notion of passing the torch to new characters. Then, Ryan invites Quentin Harrison for the first-ever “Ryan’s Reviews” segment covering the Jack Quaid film from January 2025, “Companion.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Death by a Thousand Cuts"
Ryan watches and performs an audio commentary of “Final Destination” (2000), just after the release of “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing to Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
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Ryan C. Showers and Cory Wilson delve into the character development of Sidney Prescott across the Scream franchise by examining key scenes that do not contain any horror violence, but rather feature Sidney emotionally speaking with another character. Ryan and Cory emphasize the depth of her character and anticipate future scenes of similar ilk for Sidney in Scream 7. In addition, Ryan and Ashley discuss the Taylor Swift song, “State of Grace” (Red), representing how Sidney grows over the series without darkening her morals or jading her values.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “State of Grace” (Red)
In this news episode, Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo dissect the news surrounding elevated rumors about Scream 8 being another chapter in the story of Sidney Prescott and the Scream 7 trailer rollout. Ryan and Anthony also react to the first footage for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the announcement of Jenna Ortega starring in a film by the controversial director David O. Russell. Later in the episode, Ryan, Justin McArthur, and producer Ashley Summers ponder the future of FunWorld, the owner of Ghostface, after reported struggles with tariffs. Also, Ryan interviews Tim Wynn, the composter of "Final Destination: Bloodlines," released in theaters today.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Out of the Woods” (1989)
In this episode, Ryan previews the box office results for “Scream 7” with Cheese, Tony and Kellerman from the “Box Office Buds” podcast, and taps Josh Carr and producer TJ Jones for additional predictions. Each guest answers whether Scream 7’s opening weekend will be “over or under” the projected amount of $50 million, and weighs factors of the returning cast and previous controversy against the movie’s competitiveness at the box office. Additionally, Ryan attempts to solve the question, “Was Scream more popular in the ‘90s or is it more popular now?
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Gold Rush” (evermore)
In this episode, Ryan invites Sam Levy to celebrate a selection of music choices from the SCREAM films. In addition, Ryan asks Sam, “What is your SCREAM philosophy,” kicking off a new segment for the podcast. Also, Ryan and Sam investigate their love for the television shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “The Good Wife.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Champagne Problems” (evermore)
Gossip! Ryan and his guests dissect the recent contradictory statements made by Jenna Ortega and Christopher Landon involving SCREAM 7, as well as Landon’s reasons for leaving his role as director for SCREAM 7 after he and his family received death threats following the exit of Melissa Barrera from the franchise. Also in this episode, Ryan pays tribute to one of his favorite podcasts “I’ve Had It” by discussing what he and his guests have “Had It” with involving Scream 7 and fandom discourse. Specifically, Ryan discusses why Chad and Mindy are more than just “the Core Four.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Look What You Made Me Do” (Reputation)
In the inaugural Friday episode of the podcast, Ryan C. Showers and guest Justin from Epic Film Guys discuss a variety of Horror News topics. In this premiere “Headlines with RCS” segment, Ryan and Justin announce an upcoming, special in-person, screening of “Scream 2,” celebrate Marco Beltrami's return to score “Scream 7,” and share predictions about character fates in the franchise. The conversation also covers the trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” Sarah Michelle Gellar's exciting return to film in “Ready or Not 2,” the reboot of “Urban Legend,” and insights into “Wednesday” Season 2. In addition, Ryan and Ashley bestow “So Long, London” as the Taylor Swift Song of the Day, as the podcast pays respect to editor Albert Padilla’s retirement from SWRCS.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “So Long, London” (The Tortured Poets Department)
In this episode, Ryan announces the podcast will now release new episodes every Friday as well as every Tuesday. The conversation delves into the importance of differing opinions in the SCREAM community, the excitement surrounding Scream 7, and the changing dynamics of the fandom. The conversation underscores the importance of character development and meaningful storytelling in the Scream franchise's future.
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This week, Ryan and guests investigate and analyze the relationships of Sidney Prescott over the SCREAM series with Billy Loomis, Derek Feldman, Mark Kincaid, and the potential of her marriage to Mark Evans in Scream 7.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Delicate” (Reputation)
“We are the weirdos, mister.” This month, Ryan performs the first ever full-length audio commentary of the podcast for The Craft (1996). Ryan chose The Craft because it acts as the prologue to the late 90s horror teen genre starring Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich released just six months before the original Scream. This episode is available exclusively for Patreon subscribers. Sign up for the Patreon at any tier to listen to the full commentary.
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Welcome to Jill’s America! On April 15, 2011, Scream 4 released into theaters and Jill Roberts shocked the hearts and minds of horror moviegoers. Today, April 15, 2025, Ryan and the Patreon community celebrate Jill Roberts as one of the best (if not the definitive best) Ghostface killers in the history of the SCREAM franchise.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “The Last Great American Dynasty” (folklore)
Ryan previews his upcoming audio commentary for The Craft (1996) coming soon exclusively to Patreon members!
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This week, experience Ryan’s adventure to the 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut last week with a documentary style episode where Ryan recounts in real time meeting SCREAM stars David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose Mc Gowan, Jamie Kennedy, and Dermot Mulroney. Additionally, Ryan previews the premiere of the first audio commentary for the podcast, “The Craft” releasing Thursday, April 17 with producer Ashley. Ryan and Ashley also “come back stronger than a ‘90s trend” with the witchy Taylor Swift song of the week, “Willow.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Willow” (evermore)
Happy April, also known as Scream 4 month! Ryan is joined by Ivan to discuss the time around Scream 4 – the production, the fandom, the release, the reception – and what has changed since 2011. Then, more importantly, Ryan and Ivan will discuss how the Scream 4 era is different from the Radio Silence/Requel era of Scream (2022) and Scream VI, and the new Kevin Williamson directed era we are entering now with Scream 7.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Red” (Red)
This week is dedicated to the fallen member of the “Scream” trio, David Arquette and Dewey Riley. First, Ryan covers the announcement that Arquette will appear as Dewey in “Scream 7” as well as the news that “Cat in the Hat” will be released on the same day as “Scream 7.” Then, Ryan is joined by Cassi and Sarah to rank the five Dewey Riley appearances and David Arquette’s performances so far from best to least best. Additionally, Ryan, Cassi, and Sarah look to the future with potential uses of Dewey in “Scream 7.”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Superman” (Speak Now)
This week is dedicated to the super-legacy member of the Scream franchise, the only person to star in all six films, Courteney Cox and Gale Weathers. Ryan is joined by Jude to rank the six Gale Weathers appearances and Courteney Cox’s performances so far from best to least best. Jude also shares his Scream Story and answers to the speed round questions.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “The Man” (Lover)
This week is dedicated to our heroine, Sidney Prescott and Neve Campbell. First, Ryan reflects on what Sidney returning to the franchise as the main character means and how special it is. Then, Quentin joins Ryan to rank the five Sidney Prescott appearances and Neve Campbell’s performances so far from best to least best. Ryan and Quentin also discuss the Buffy reboot and the return of Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the risks of continuing great franchises.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Cassandra” (The Tortured Poets Department)
This week, Ryan announces new changes coming to the podcast. This show will be the final “Patreon episode” of the podcast as they have been designed thus far in the history of SWRCS. Starting next month in April, Ryan will begin offering audio commentaries as the primary bonus content for Patreon subscribers. In addition, Ryan is joined by the Creative Producer, Ashley Summers, to welcome the new Graphic Design Producer of the podcast, TJ Jones. Then, as a throwback, relive the October 2024 trivia night for the patreon hosted by Taz.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Is It Over Now?” (1989)
For the last episode of February 2025, Ryan presents a Valentine’s Day special. Ryan hosts the Patreon community to discuss Scream-inspired slasher “Valentine” (2001), Mason Gooding as a leading man in the newly released holiday slasher “Heart Eyes” (2025), and character crushes from the “Scream” franchise. Then, Ryan and Michael Schwartz make final Oscar predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Today Was a Fairytale” (Fearless)
This week, Ryan hosts his Patreon supporters to discuss everything Scream 7. Ryan and his guests discuss Scream 7 predictions, the Joel McHale casting as Sidney’s husband, the return of the Meeks twins, the new cast featuring McKenna Grace and Anna Camp, as well as recentering the narrative around Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox).
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Ryan celebrates the podcast’s milestone 200th episode. Ryan and his guests discuss the news about Scream 7, Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard joining the cast, Mason Gooding’s recent comments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s return to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a reboot. In this episode, Ryan announces a new creative producer, Ashley Summers from the Squirrel and Spud shop. Guests include Amar Karim, Sarah Campbell, Jacob Randall from the Happy Horror Time Podcast, as well as “the Straight Bros” from episode 150, Josh Carr and TJ Jones.
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: “Long Live” (Speak Now)
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On February 4th, Scream 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary. To properly honor his top film of the franchise, Ryan invites everyone in the Patreon who ranks the film as the best in the series or their favorite sequel to share what makes it so special. Also, Ryan also speaks about the history of Scream 3 and how its reputation has shifted over time. In addition, Ryan covers the news that Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard will return to the franchise in Scream 7.
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This week, Ryan covers the year of 2024 in film. First, Ryan covers his top 10 films of 2024 and goes through his personal “SWRCS Awards” for the past year of cinema. Then, Anthony Dapuzzo joins Ryan to give a thumbs up or down to each horror film released in 2024. Then, for Patreon subscribers, Ryan is joined by Carrie Tenney to discuss reactions to watching the pilot for Kevin Williamson’s show, “Dawson’s Creek” from the 1990s.
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Scream 7 directed by Kevin Williamson, starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, is now two weeks into production. Last week, a bombshell was dropped when it was announced that Patrick Dempsey will not play Sidney’s husband in Scream 7. Sidney’s husband will not be Mark Kincaid but rather a new character named Mark Evans played by Joel McHale. Ryan discusses these dynamics as well as the return of Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks. Then, Ryan is joined by Justin McArthur to discuss predictions for Scream 7. Ryan and Justin outline their predictions for which characters (and actors) will survive and die in Scream 7, as well as who is the killer or in the opening scene. Note: There are no spoilers in this episode, rather projections about the new movie and the dynamics within the cast of characters as we know it now.
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This week, Ryan hosts Tristan, also known as BritneyVinyl online. Tristan is a Scream content creator who discusses his shared “Scream” journey online, within the fandom, and through the different productions of the new films with Ryan.
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We begin the new year with an essay written by Ryan about how the requel formula was an unsustainable way to dominate most franchise slasher movies in the modern day. Ryan recalls a essay from Episode 69 which described many concerns about the requel format, many of which came to bear. Ryan reads through his essay about how the requel formula has slowly died since 2022 and a new era of horror is emerging around “Scream 7.” Then, Jess Melendez joins him to muse over the philosophy and ideas presented in the essay.
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Happy Holidays from the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers Podcast. Ryan reviews “Black Christmas” (1974), shares gifts he received for Christmas that relate to “Scream” (including Derek’s necklace from “Scream 2” and “Scream 3”), and holds a holiday party with podcast editor, Albert, and Patreon members.
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In an attempt to cover breaking news regarding “Scream 7” cast announcements, this episode is an emergency bonus show on December 20, the anniversary of the original “Scream” release date in theaters. Ryan recaps Courteney Cox’s official announcement returning to the franchise in “Scream 7,” as well as “Pitch Perfect” star Anna Camp joining the cast. Ryan also runs through the potential returns of Patrick Dempsey and more shockingly Jasmin Savoy Brown.
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Variety recently confirmed that Mason Gooding will reprise his role as Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream 7. In this special-emergency-bonus episode, Ryan discusses why this is a shocking, blockbuster announcement, where Chad’s character could go in a Sidney-focused Scream 7, and how this will help bring the fandom closer together.
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We have official Scream 7 announcements! This week Ryan covers the new cast of Scream 7, including Isabel May, McKenna Grace, and more, in addition to the potential story structure of the latest sequel. Then, as part of turning the page for good on the year-long toxicity and controversy in the fandom, Ryan addresses the comments made by Melissa Barrera about the “morality” about seeing Scream 7 and the comparisons she made to Woody Allen, R Kelly, and Michael Jackson.
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This week, Ryan is joined by Ashley from the Squirrel and Spud shop for a fun concept involving the Scream characters from all six movies and the eleven Taylor Swift albums. Additionally, this episode is a tribute to Taylor Swift as The Eras Tour comes to a close and Taylor celebrates her birthday on Friday, (December) 13th!
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It’s time to try defying gravity. This week, Ryan puts Ghostface on the backburner to cover the recently released “Wicked” film. “Wicked” is the cinematic adaptation of the blockbuster Broadway musical.. Ryan speaks about Wicked alone to describe and give an example of the depth within the material. Then he speaks with Andy, Justin, and Michael each with a different subtopic about the film. It’s a “Wicked” Movement!
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Last year after the success of Scream (2022) and Scream VI, Spyglass Pictures released another slasher directed by Eli Roth and starring Scream-alum Patrick Dempsey, Thanksgiving. This week, Ryan reflects on the controversial circumstances surrounding the release of the film, how it is intertwined with Scream 7, and reviews the feature. Then, the members of the SWRCS join the episode for a Thanksgiving holiday party to share their thoughts on the film.
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Before “Scream,” Wes Craven cemented his status as a horror filmmaking legend with Freddy Kruger and the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” film series. The original film, written and directed by Craven, celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 16. This week, Ryan takes the first stab at covering “A Nightmare on Elm Street” on the podcast by comparing and contrasting the original film, the third film “Dream Warriors,” and seventh film “New Nightmare” with the Scream series.
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Chase scenes are an essential ingredient to most successful slasher films, an aspect Wes Craven deployed with acute skill in the original “Scream” trilogy. Since then, the chase scenes in the subsequent sequels have been hit or miss. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jake from the Killjoy Jake Youtube channel and Sarah Campbell to evaluate how each Scream film handles chase scenes. In addition, Ryan, Jake, and Sarah discuss whether Scream 7 should retcon the last two sequels and be a direct sequel to Scream 4.
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“Your ingenue days, they are over.” This week Ryan covers the Scream 4 finale and in particular the legendary Ghostface killer, Jill Roberts, with Kelly. Ryan and Kelly discuss the social media commentary, the formula switch of Jill, and the allegory about the remake v. the original. In addition, TikTok Jake joins Ryan to discuss his wishlist for Scream 7.
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Happy Halloween! In this special, surprise bonus episode, Ryan looks at Patrick Dempsey’s statements on The Today Show about starring in Scream 7 last week. Then, Ryan discusses the point of view in which he comes to Halloween – defined by the final girl, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) rather than the villain in Michael Myers – and how it’s informed by Scream. Additionally, Ryan discusses how the plot of Halloween H20 is the blueprint of what Scream 7 could be.
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This week, Ryan is joined by Stephen, host of the Craven Something Scary Youtube channel. Stephen specializes in Stu Macher content. In this episode, Ryan gives the iconic character created by Matthew Lillard his Ghostface due. In addition, Ryan celebrates Halloweenweek with Cassi Marie Graichen. In addition, Cassi shares her Scream 7 Wishlist.
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This week, Ryan welcomes RyanNotDyin back to the podcast for a candid discussion about Scream 7 as well as looking back at past discourse about Sam Carpenter that was previously viewed as divisive. Hindsight is 20/20. Then, Ryan and Ryan celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Grudge (2004) starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Additionally, Jacob from the Happy Horror Time podcast joins Ryan in the introduction.
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Ryan is joined by Justin and Brady from the Epic Film Guys podcast for an overview of all 13 movies in the “Halloween” franchise.
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Official news! Neve Campbell announced Scream 7 will release on February 27, 2026. This week Ryan covers the exciting developments with Anthony Dapuzzo from the Never Split Up Podcast. Then, SWRCS crosses Scream with Halloween, Neve Campbell with Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ghostface with Michael Myers. Ryan and Anthony analyze the trilogies from Scream and Halloween, their narratives, themes, and final girl character arcs. In addition, our friend Carrie sent in a special message from David Arquette to Ryan.
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It’s been seven months since Neve Campbell announced her return to lead “Scream 7” with Kevin Williamson in the director’s seat. This week, Ryan and the Patreons look to the future of Scream and present their wishlists for the next installment. The SWRCS community discusses what they want to see in “Scream 7.” In addition, Ryan covers the potential for a Kirby spin-off TV show or movie in the introduction.
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Courteney Cox spoke to Variety on Monday regarding “Scream 7.” While she called Kevin Williamson the perfect choice to direct, said “it’s going to be fun,” and that she wishes David Arquette could be a part of it, Courteney said she’s “not official” yet for “Scream 7” and the script has been “constantly rewritten.” In this emergency episode, Ryan analyzes her statements, the context, and what this means for Scream 7.
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This week, Ryan and writer Joey Vallese (LA-Bestselling “It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror”) revisit the “Screams” spec script released earlier this year on this podcast. Jess Melendez joins them for a deep dive on the “Screams” script (episode 155) compared to the preceding “Scream 7” script (episode 112) from 2023. In addition, Joey teases and describes the next SWRCS script collaboration between Ryan and Joey with “The Final Scream,” featuring Sidney, Gale, Mark, and a domestic story about Sidney’s family.
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This week Ryan covers the potential of the relationship of Sidney and Gale in Scream 7. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine from Scream Queens Podcast for discussion about Scream 7 and Neve Campbell. Additionally, they discuss Ryan’s favorite podcast “I’ve Had It” hosted by Jennifer Welch and Angie Pumps Sullivan. Then, Ryan is joined by a new Patreon, Josh, where they discuss Josh’s specific appreciation for Sidney Prescott in Scream (2022).
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In this week’s 175th special-edition, can’t-miss episode of the podcast, Ryan responds to recent discourse about Scream 7 and Sidney Prescott. Ryan invites Josh Reinhold for a Q&A about the production of Scream 7, and to specifically question the rumors that Scream 7 will be canceled. Then, Ryan chats with Jacob Randall from the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the importance of Sidney Prescott and the way certain pockets of the discourse have met Neve Campbell with disrespect. In addition, Ryan also hears from Jess Melendez and Ashley Summers who discuss everything Neve and Sidney from a feminist point of view in pre-written essays.
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This week, Ryan and the Patreons celebrate the fallen but not forgotten Dewey Riley and David Arquette for David’s birthday on September 8.
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A double feature of 25th anniversaries! Legendary filmmaker and producer Kevin Williamson may be making his debut directing in the SCREAM franchise with “Scream 7,” but his first time up to bat behind the camera was directing “Teaching Mrs. Tingle.” This week, Ryan is joined by Garrison Nichols and Brittany Cosby to review “Teaching Mrs. Tingle” to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Additionally, Wes Craven directed a film between “Scream 2” and “Scream 3,” Meryl Streep in an Oscar-nominated leading role in “Music of the Heart.” Ryan is joined by Michael Schwartz to look back at “Music of the Heart” and discuss the studio behind Dimension Films and Miramax.
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This week’s theme is “how to reboot Ghostface.” First, Ryan presents casting news and theories related to Scream 7. Then, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to compare and contrast the approaches to rebooting the franchise after ten years, between Scream 4 and Scream (2022). He presents an essay he wrote comparing the strengths and weaknesses of Scream 4 and Scream (2022). Where one film succeeds, the other film struggles.
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The finale of Scream 3 has been lauded by Ryan since day one of this podcast. This week, Ryan honors the finale with a deep dive analyzing the killer reveal, final fight, Sidney Prescott arc, the writing, and filmmaking. Part One features Alex from the Youtube Channel “Podcast Now,” and Part Two features Alley, aka AlleyCat, to discuss the Scream 3 finale as well as anticipation for the return of Neve Campbell in Scream 7.
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Last week Neve Campbell gave several interviews describing updates on the production of Scream 7. Ryan is joined by Cory Wilson to discuss the progress of the upcoming film, as well as muse about the development the franchise. Then, Ryan is joined by Garrison for a discussion about the friend groups of the Scream and Buffy universes. They discuss, compare, and contrast the trio from “Scream” 1-4, the Core Four from “Scream VI,” the Scoobies from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Angel Investigations from “Angel.”
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This week Ryan holds a birthday celebration for Wes Craven, the director and master behind the first four “Scream” films. The podcast features dozens of guests who put forth analysis of Craven’s career, discussion of his construction and control of the franchise, and a discussion of #SupportScream7.
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This week Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo (from “Never Split Up Pod”) evaluate “Scream 6” (2022) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the sixth episode in a series “rating” each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. If you liked this episode, check out the other episodes for each of the preceding films: Episode 157 for “Scream” (2022), Episode 153 for “Scream 4,” Episode 144 for “Scream 3,” Episode 139 for “Scream 2,” and Episode 137 for “Scream” (1996).
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This week is part one of the “Rating Scream VI” episode, breaking down the film into smaller segments and evaluating them on a numerical scale. This week Ryan welcomes Jesse who worked on the set of Scream VI, and warms up the crowd with Amar Karim’s perspective on the Scream VI rating. In Part Two next week will be the regular presentation in the same fashion as the first five in the series.
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Ryan kicks off this week with a review of “MaXXXine” and addressing rumors circulating about Scream 7. Then, Ryan uses the new Speed Round questions to evaluate Amar, Josh, Ashley, and Sarah about all things Scream: character preferences, their favorites, this-or-that, and more.
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This week’s episode is a conversation the week after “Screams,” episode 155, released, where members of the Patreon community join Ryan and writer Joey Vallese to reflect on the second script episode of the podcast.
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In part two of the season four premiere, Ryan ranks all 180 scenes in the first six “Scream” films from worst to best.
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In the season four premiere, Ryan reflects on the past three seasons, looks ahead to the next year, and discusses news regarding Scream 7 through Neve Campbell’s public statements. He reviews how Sidney Prescott was originally going to be featured in “Scream VI,” and how this information could be restructured for the seventh film. In addition, Ryan unveils new speed round questions for future guests and gives a shout out to everyone currently subscribed to the Patreon.
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Ryan is joined by members of the Patreon to wish Courteney Cox, our legendary Gale Weathers, a happy birthday. Courteney turns 60 on June 15. Ryan and the Patreons share what they love most about Courteney, Gale, and her legacy.
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This week Ryan covers Taylor Swift. Although not the most specifically SCREAM episode in podcast history, Ryan recounts what Taylor Swift means to him and how he relates her to SCREAM. In addition, he is joined by a half dozen Patreon to give their Taylor Swift stories and speed round answers.
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This week Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to review “Abigail,” the latest film by Radio Silence and starring Melissa Barrera. This movie has strong crossover in creative talent in front of and behind the camera with “Scream” (2022) and “Scream VI.” Therefore, this episode investigates the success of the vampire flick, now that it has exited theaters and is available on streaming.
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This week Ryan gives an overview of all the events that have transpired this past year regarding SCREAM 7, including news about filming dates and the revelation that Melissa Barrera was not, in fact, “fired.” Then, Ryan is joined by Dante for a discussion about the Wes Craven legacy “Scream” films and how Sidney’s trauma is developed in Scream 4.
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Mother! Maureen Prescott and her mysterious backstory was the backbone of the original Scream trilogy. Sidney Prescott was defined as the greatest final girl of all time in how she processed her mother’s past. This week, Ryan is joined by Sarah and Jess to celebrate Maureen Prescott and probe at the theme of motherhood in Scream, and what is to come for Sidney as a mother in Scream 7.
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This week Ryan, Amar Karim, and Anthony Dapuzzo (from “Never Split Up Pod”) evaluate “Scream 5” (2022) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the fifth episode in a series “rating” each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. In addition, Ryan welcomes Rick and Marquez to the podcast with the Scream Story and Speed Round segments.
If you liked this episode, check out the other episodes for each of the preceding films: Episode 153 for “Scream 4,” Episode 144 for “Scream 3,” Episode 139 for “Scream 2,” and Episode 137 for “Scream” (1996).
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Last week, you heard Ryan’s performance of the Gale-centric “SCREAMS,” a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet”). Now, Ryan and Joe deep dive into the script, its themes, the character arcs of Gale and Sidney, the killers, and heavy themes of the media, true crime, and murder. In addition, Ryan and Joe discuss the process of creating this story after the success of Episode 112 and the Scream 7 spec script.
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This week, Ryan performs and reads out (like an audiobook) “SCREAMS,” a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror”). This is a Gale Weathers centric story about true crime, the media, and Gale’s controversial legacy. Sidney Prescott is a co-lead with Gale, and Kirby Reed plays a prominent role against Ghostface. This is a standalone story, but also follows the Scream 7 script written by Joe and performed by Ryan in Episode 112.
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This week, Ryan covers the Alien franchise in relation to Scream, in particular the way Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien: Resurrection (1997) mirror the first four Scream films. In addition, the podcast panel discusses Ellen Ripley’s legacy as a final girl. Ryan is joined by podcast editor Albert Padilla (host of The Cantina Cast podcast) and Quentin Harrison for this epic coverage of everything Xenomorph and Ghostface. Tune in next week for “SCREAMS” - a spec script written by LA-Times Bestselling Writer Joe Vallese. It will be read aloud like an audiobook on the podcast. “Screams” is a Gale Weathers centric story featuring Sideny Prescott and Kirby Reed, with themes about true crime and the media.
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Scream 4 Time! To celebrate the anniversary of its theatrical release of April 15, 2011, Ryan, Amar Karim, and Anthony Dapuzzo (from “Never Split Up Pod”) evaluate “Scream 4” (2000) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the fourth episode in a series “rating” each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. If you liked this episode, check out the other episodes for each of the preceding films: Episode 144 for “Scream 3,” Episode 139 for “Scream 2,” and Episode 137 for “Scream” (1996).
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This week Ryan opens the show by addressing how Scream 7 is thriving, as well as theories about its production and storyline. Then, Darren Stein (director of “Jawbreaker,” “Sparkler,” “GBF”) joins Ryan as a special guest to discuss the 1990s, Scream, and the 25 year legacy of his masterpiece, “Jawbreaker.” Ryan welcomes a group of new Patreon guests who share their Scream Story and speed round answers.
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The final girls of the SCREAM franchise are legendary. Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, Sam Carpenter, and Tara Carpenter were memorable in each of their appearances in the series. Yet, this week, Ryan and a group of Patreons evaluate which character arcs of the final girls in the particular films represent a complete change and drastic evolution of the character from their first scene to the last.
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Ryan celebrates the 150th episode with the greatest news to come out of the SCREAM franchise in years: Neve Campbell will return and star in SCREAM 7, and franchise screenwriter Kevin Williamson will direct for the first time in the franchise after writing Scream 1, 2, and 4. Ryan is joined by Amar, Josh and TJ to discuss the news, the controversy in the fandom, the future, as well as the podcast milestone of 150 episodes.
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The death of Dewey Riley broke hearts around the world when the fifth “Scream” movie premiered in 2022. Now that time has passed, fans are divided whether this was the correct decision. In this week’s episode, Ryan presents the question, “Should Dewey have died?” Ryan is joined by more than 15 Patreons to hear their answers.
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Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic, Cruel Intentions starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe. In addition, Ryan announces the SWRCS Awards, Best of 2023, in the week prior to the Oscars, highlighting films like “Scream VI,” “Oppenheimer,” “Thanksgiving,” “Sick,” and more.
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SCREAMS is a spec script written by Los Angeles Times bestselling writer, Joe Vallese (“It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror”). It is a Gale Weathers-centric story, featuring Sidney Prescott and Kirby Reed in prominent roles. SCREAMS explores true crime, the media, content creation, and the controversial legacy of Gale Weathers. This script is a sequel to the “Scream 7” script written by Vallese, released on this podcast in June, Episode 112. The SCREAMS script will be read aloud and performed like an audiobook by Ryan on SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers on April 23, 2024, and available on the podcast Patreon for subscribers to read.
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Ryan teams up with Youtube Host Zack Cherry to discuss the central themes each SCREAM film explores aside from the horror/sequel/trilogy/remake/requel/franchise. Ryan and Zack discuss Media Sensationalism for Scream (1996), Fame for Scream 2 (1997), Hollywood and Corruption in Media in Scream 3 (2000), Social Media Influence in Scream 4 (2011), Toxic Fandom in Scream (2022), and Cancel Culture in (2023).
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This week Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1999 black comedy, “Jawbreaker” starring Rose McGowan and Rebecca Gayheart, and reflect on its dark sense of humor and risque reputation. Also, Ryan goes through Scream Story and Speed round with Joey and Kelly. In addition, Ryan discusses the controversy about the “Barbie” movie with Joey Moser (writer and podcaster for AwardsDaily).
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Happy Valentine’s Day! This week, Ryan celebrates the holiday by recapping love for each of the Scream Films based on essays he wrote in the fall about Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), and Scream VI. Additionally, Ryan takes a look at the potential of Scream 7 and issues a wish list of character directions, storylines, and casting/crew he would like to see in the next Scream film.
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To celebrate the anniversary of its theatrical release, Ryan and Amar Karim evaluate “Scream 3” (2000) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the third episode in a series featuring Ryan and Amar “rating” each of the “SCREAM” films. In addition, Ryan covers news about “Screams,” a Gale centric script about true crime and the media, written by Joey Vallese, coming to this podcast on April 23; the director possibilities for Scream 7 including John Hyams, Karyn Kusama, and Robert Rodriguez; the new reporting about Neve Campbell’s return to the franchise; and the first reactions to “Abigail” by Radio Silence starring Melissa Barrera.
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This week, Ryan covers the Kevin Williamson written film “The Faculty” and celebrates its 25th anniversary with Patreon supporters, its similarities to “Scream,” and how its reputation has evolved over time. In addition, Ryan covers news including the “Scream 7” release date and new public statements made by the cast since Melissa Barrera was fired. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction * Opening Thoughts * Scream Story and Speed Round * Kevin Williamson * Favorite Member * Epilogue
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Neve Campbell recently spoke to reporters about the status of “Scream 7.” She shared her perspective on the production of the next chapter in the franchise since Melissa Barrera was fired from the project in November. Ryan covers all of the public statements Neve made – where she professionally and notably emphasized the importance of the fans of the franchise – as well as the fandom response to her commentary. If Scream (2022) was #ForWes, Neve’s return to “Scream 7” could be #ForTheFans. In addition, Ryan covers other news regarding Melissa Barrera, a requel cast reunion and photo, Courteney Cox, Patrick Dempsey, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Hayden Panettiere.
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This week, Ryan is joined by SWRCS podcast editor, Albert M. Padilla (host of “The Cantina Cast”), for an epic “Scream” and “Star Wars” crossover episode. Ryan and Albert discuss the similarities between the two franchises: their trilogy structures, themes of family and good v. evil, character dynamics, how the two series have evolved, and controversies within the fandoms. In addition, Albert shares his perspective on “Scream” as a longtime producer of the podcast.
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In the first episode of 2024, Ryan returns from the holiday break covering the news of Christopher Landon’s departure as the director from Scream 7 and giving a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” to the notable horror television shows and films of 2023 with Ryan Young. Then, Ryan is joined by Nick Meece, who runs ScreamThrillogy.com for Scream talk, the history of the Scream website, and discussing the future.
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This week, Ryan and Amar Karim are joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up podcast and Youtube) to evaluate “Scream 2” (1997). This is the second episode in a series featuring Ryan and Amar “rating” each of the “SCREAM” films. In addition, Ryan, Amar, and Anthony discuss two possible lanes for “Scream 7” to pursue in terms of a main storyline with Sidney Prescott, her children and family, and Gale Weathers.
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This week Jeff Astrof, the showrunner of “Shining Vale,” returns to the podcast with Ryan to discuss season two of the horror-comedy television series starring Scream Queen Courteney Cox. Jeff describes the writing process of season two, shares stories from the set, and discloses exclusive information about season three. Then, bestselling author of “It Came From the Closet” Joe Vallese joins Ryan to review “Shining Vale” season two, available for Patreon subscribers of the podcast. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction * Jeff Astrof Interview * Season 3 * Screams Tease * Shining Vale Season 2 * Writing, Horror and Comedy * Courteney Cox & Cast * Favorite Episode & Quote
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This week, Ryan and Amar Karim evaluate the original, “Scream” (1996). This is the first episode in a series of episodes featuring Ryan and Amar “rating” each of the “SCREAM” films. Before that, Ryan opens the episode with news about “Scream 7,” the fallout and how to “keep going.” In addition, Ryan features Patreon Lana for her perspective on “Scream VI” and the Meeks family.
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In a special 3-hour bonus Patreon event, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to compare and contrast the two leads of the Scream franchise: Sidney Prescott, the legacy lead, and Sam Carpenter, the requel lead. In Part One, Ryan and his guests have a general discussion about their backstories, personalities, and how they function as a final girl. There is no “competition” between the two legends, but rather a friendly thought experiment and discourse about the series heroines. In Part Two, Ryan and Patreons discuss the similarities between Buffy Summers with Sidney, and Faith with Sam Carpenter. The Scream final girls crossed with the Buffy Slayers. This is an epic Scream x Buffy the Vampire Slayer mashup.
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Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not reprise their roles of Sam and Tara Carpenter in “Scream 7.” Barrera was let go of the project due to her comments about the Israel/Palestine conflict, according to the studio. Ortega bowed out of her obligations due to scheduling conflicts for “Wednesday” season two. Variety reported “Scream 7” is being re-written for a focus on the legacy storyline of Sidney Presott (Neve Campbell), Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and Mark Kincaid (Patrick Dempsey). Some fans are threatening a boycott of “Scream 7” if it is not canceled in solidarity with Barrera’s political stance. This week, Ryan performs the podcast solo to discuss the current events, the experience of the news last week, and the future of Scream.
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Continuing the celebration of the 1998 Scream-inspired slasher films celebrating 25th anniversaries this year, this week’s episode is all about “Bride of Chucky.” Ryan and a panel of Patreons review the film, evaluate the screenwriting, and reflect on the legacy of Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany. In the introduction, Ryan discusses the first half of “Chucky” season three.
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This week, Ryan hosts the first ever Group Topic Episode. The central question of today’s podcast is one that has inspired much debate in the SCREAM fandom: Which survivor should have died in Scream VI? The sixth film featured the most returning survivor leading characters in the franchise history – Sam, Tara, Gale, Kirby, Chad, and Mindy. Yet, none were killed off in the story, despite most of them being given a fake-out “death scene.” Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons who each share their points of view.
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This week, Ryan is joined by Abby and Amar, as well as nearly 40 Patreon guests, for a SCREAM Competition. The group goes through 11 rounds of voting which results in a ranking of the six SCREAM films from best to worst.
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Happy Halloween! In today’s episode, Ryan is joined by Patreon Chris for a spooky holiday special. Everyone knows screenwrier Kevin Williamson’s favorite film is Halloween (1978) and served as heavy inspiration for his writing of Scream (1996). Ryan and Chris dissect the two films and their basic structures, characters, and long-running series similarities. In addition, Amar joins Ryan in the introduction for an updated Scream ranking and speed round segment.
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This week, Ryan is joined by Patreons Jess and TikTok Jake for an epic episode comparing and contrasting the trilogy arcs of Sidney Prescott in the original “Scream” trilogy and Laurie Strode in “Halloween” 1978-1981-H20 trilogy and the Blumhouse trilogy. Specifically, the panel focuses on Sidney in “Scream 3,” Laurie in “Halloween H20,” and Laurie in “Halloween Ends,” and how each of these character arcs pursue similar and different paths to bring some resolution to the greatest final girl stories of all time. In addition, Ryan briefly reviews the first two episodes of Courteney Cox’s new show on Starz, “Shining Vale” season 2.
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“Halloween H20” is one of the most beloved sequels by many “Scream” fans. This year, the seventh installment of the series that reunited Jamie Lee Curtis’s Laurie Strode with Michael Myers celebrates its 25th anniversary, from its 1998 release. Ryan honors “Halloween H20,” the Scream version of a Halloween movie, with a full episode today and a panel of Patreons.
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It is “Exorcist” week on SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. First, Ryan is joined by Chris from Dead Noise to discuss “The Exorcist” (1973). Then, Ryan welcomes a panel of Patreons to review “The Exorcist: Believer” and analyze the state of the requel formula in horror that “Scream” and “Halloween” developed and mastered.
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Neve Campbell, our final girl, Sidney Prescott of the SCREAM franchise, turns 50 years old on October 3, 2023. This week, Ryan hosts more than 20 Patreon members who celebrate her birthday by sharing what Neve means to them, their favorite Sidney moments, or anything else to ring in the occasion.
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This week, Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Urban Legend” as part of the coverage of iconic 1998 films. “Urban Legend” borrows the slasher who-done-it formula, but summons its own identity with camp and weaving together familiar fables into horror set pieces. In this episode, the group discusses the appeal of the concept deployed by this film and why it remains so popular all these years later. Subscribe on Patreon to listen to the full episode. In addition, Zack Cherry, Youtuber and host of The Cherry Picker, joins Ryan for the introduction. Introduction * Meeks Family with Lana * Rating and Ranking Urban Legend with Other Scream Era Films * Brenda from Urban Legend as a Ghostface * Favorite Thing About Urban Legend * Alicia Witt’s Weak Performance * General Thoughts About Urban Legend
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The End of the Requel. In June, this podcast released a spec script of “Scream 7” written by Los Angeles Times Best Selling writer Joey Vallese, performed and narrated by Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Joey are joined by Jess to discuss the podcast version of “Scream 7” with “Halloween Ends.” The similarities are unintentional yet striking. In addition, Ryan and Joey announce plans for a “Scream 8” script featuring Gale Weathers as the lead coming early 2024. In addition, the trio discusses Christopher Landon as the director of the official “Scream 7” film.
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Ryan is reunited with Justin and Brady from the Epic Film Guys podcast. The Epic Film Guys covers a range of genre works from all things horror, Batman, and prestige films. Justin and Brady return to SWRCS for the first time since the release of Scream 6. Ryan, Justin and Brady also scope out the future of the franchise and new series rankings. In addition, Patreon Ashley shares her love for Scream 4 and Kristen Bell in an introduction
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In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by actors Adam Huss and Adam Bucci, who also own the horror content and clothing store, Small Town Weirdo. In section two, SWRCS patreon TJ joins the show to discuss the WGA Strike and share never-before-heard facts about the filming of Scream 5 in North Carolina.
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This week Ryan flys solo (for the first time in the history of the podcast) to analyze the “assembly cut” of Scream 3. Recently, Scream-Trillogy.com made the October 1999 “assembly cut” of Scream 3 available to fans, with more than 30 minutes of extra, unseen footage of the the third film in the franchise. Included in this version is “ground zero” of all the scenes filmed by Wes Craven before the editing process began and the final film was shaped. Ryan analyzes the assembly cut and provides commentary into why things were rightfully cut from the theatrical film and which scenes should have been included in the final product.
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This week, Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Wild Things” as part of the coverage of iconic 1998 films. In this episode, the group discusses Neve Campbell’s performance as Suzie Toller, in particular, and how it differs from her work as Sidney Prescott. The gang also analyzes what makes Wild Things so shocking, fun, and rewatchable all these years later. Subscribe on Patreon to listen to the full episode.
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“Scream VII” has been officially greenlit, only with the plot twist that Christopher Landon will be the director. Ryan covers this news with Patreons, discussing the bittersweet exit of Matt and Tyler, and how this creative reset could be an asset to the franchise. For the main episode, Ryan and guests analyze Wes Craven’s directing in the first four Scream films and rank his direction work from best to least best.
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No other Scream film has suffered in the editing room in the way Scream 4 did. More than a dozen scenes were left on the cutting room floor and several sequences were reshot. There is more than 20 minutes of film left out of the final cut, nearly 20% of the film’s runtime. The result is Scream 4 was the shortest film in the series despite having the largest cast. In this episode, Ryan and a panel of guests investigate the deleted scenes and assert which scenes should have been included in the final cut of the film.
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Gale Weathers and Courteney Cox made horror movie history with Scream VI. She is now the most featured horror heroine to appear consecutively in all the films in the series. She is now the only actor to appear in each film in the entry, a trend that broke for Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott. In addition, Courteney Cox won a MTV Movie Award for her phone call and chase scene in Scream VI. And yet, this is perhaps the most controversial writing for the character in the series. Many fans have taken issue with how incomplete Gale’s arc is, how regressively she is written after an epic evolution in the first five films. Join Ryan with Joey Vallese and Briana Beeman to dissect Gale in Scream VI.
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Ryan welcomes back Joey Vallese, writer of the SCREAM 7 Script read aloud on this podcast in Episode 112, and introduces Jess Melendez. Together they analyze the podcast version of the Scream 7 script, and discuss philosophy about the series, Sidney Prescott, and screenwriting. In addition, Ryan invites a panel of Patreons onto the show to discuss their favorite Buffy episodes. Seven Patreons, seven episodes of Buffy.
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In the second half of a two-part event, Ryan is joined by Zack Cherry for a special project. They combine Ryan’s screentime data for the characters in the franchise with the character types Zack has outlined in his YouTube videos. Comparing similar characters by their presence in each film can help understand how each role is utilized in the Scream films as well as grant a better understanding of how the filmmakers build the mystery of the Ghostface killer. To see each character type and their screentimes, check out the ScreamWithRCS Patreon page.
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Ryan announces screentime data for the characters in Scream VI. Check out the screentime data (any time a character/actor is physically seen or audibly heard in the film) for all six films published on the ScreamWithRCS Patreon page. He is joined by Zack Cherry for a two-part episode event. In addition, Ryan discusses the rumors circulating about rumored updates with Scream 7 and the Scream VI’s release this week on DVD, BluRay, and 4K.
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Ryan kicks off the 25th anniversary Patreon film reviews of the Scream-adjacent slasher films of 1998 with “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.” In October, Ryan and a panel of patreons reviewed the more revered original film. Now, SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers covers Julie and Ray’s venture to the Bahamas for Fourth of July and the return of the Fisherman. The sequel dials up the camp and slasher craze, while shining a light on the breakout performance of Brandy and the improved final girl played by Jennifer Love Hewitt. Subscribe on Patreon to listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
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Last week, Ryan read aloud a full-length spec script for a potential “Scream 7” written by Joey Vallese like an audiobook. In this episode, Ryan and Joey deconstruct every aspect of the script: the planning, recording, the character arcs, and structure of the narrative. Join Ryan and Joey for an in-depth analysis discussion. In addition, Amar Karim joins Ryan for the introduction to share thoughts on the script as well, giving a different perspective as someone who was not directly involved in creating the story and character arcs. To read Joey’s full script, subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
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In the season three premiere episode, Ryan reads a full script for Scream 7 written by Joey Vallese, professor and bestselling author. Ryan and Joey collaborated on this story as a vision for the next film in the series. The SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers podcast is the only place you can find a full script read like an audiobook, as a fan version of the final chapter in the requel trilogy. This script features returning characters Sam Carpenter, Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, Tara Carpenter, Chad Meeks-Martin, Mindy Meeks-Martin, and introduces new characters, such as Christina Carpenter. To read Joey’s full script, subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.
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Join Ryan for the second annual Patreon Pride episode of the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. First, Ryan is joined by Queen Q’Ream to discuss the marketing and advertising of the Scream franchise, how each era was defined, and which campaigns were the most successful. Then, Ryan is joined by Scott Bryan for a discussion about Gale Weathers as a gay icon. Lastly, Ryan reads statements submitted by LGBTQ+ Patreons about how they relate to the Scream fans based on their identity. Subscribe at Patreon to listen to the full episode. Introduction * SwRCS Patreon Pride Blurbs * Gale as an LGBT Icon * Marketing in the Original Trilogy * Scream 4 Marketing * Marketing for the Radio Silence Films * Speed Round
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One of the trademarks of the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers podcast is Ryan’s particular affinity for “Scream 3.” And while “Scream 3” has become more popular in the fandom in recent years, the concluding chapter in the original trilogy was plagued with divisive opinions upon release and in subsequent years before “Scream 4.” Ryan has dedicated so much of this podcast to championing “Scream 3.” In this episode, he is joined by Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast to discuss the evolution of Scream 3 by public perception and how various aspects of the film will be permanently controversial and how others have been reconsidered.
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Only one horror film has ever been awarded Best Picture from the Academy Awards. Billy Loomis himself name drops this film in the original “Scream,” and the sequels have drawn on it for character development and plot set-ups, especially “Scream 3.” For the May Patreon-exclusive episode, Ryan and a crew of Patreons review “The Silence of the Lambs” and draw comparisons between Jonathan Demme’s masterpiece and the six “Scream” films. Subscribe at Patreon to listen to the full episode.
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Scream was known as the self-referential film that cineaphiles loved because their knowledge and interest of film was validated. The best avatar representing the meta aspect of the original film is Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy). In Scream 3, we were introduced briefly to his sister Martha (Heather Matarazzo). In the Radio Silence era, the bloodline continued with his niece, the horror movie expert Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and nephew, the jock with a heart of gold Chad (Mason Gooding Jr.) taking on central roles. This week, Ryan and Patreon guests take a analyze at the Meeks family collectively and the individual characters. In addition, Andre Felix, the editor of Zack Cherry’s podcast, The Cherry Picker, joins Ryan for the introduction for a mini battle: Scream 5 v. Scream 6.
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Hayden Panetierre’s return to the fan-favorite role of Kirby Reed in “Scream VI” injected a certain amount of excitement and hope in fans last summer during the rocky production of “Scream VI” after Neve Campbell announced she would not return to the franchise due to a pay dispute. Kirby was the perfect avatar to make fans excited again. In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Kirby expert Justin to discuss the execution of Kirby’s return to “Scream” and analyze her character development after her fate was uncertain for more than ten years after “Scream 4.” In addition, Ryan and Justin discuss the possibility of Jenna Ortega’s busy schedule conflicting with “Scream 7” and what that could mean for the next film.
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The continuation of the SCREAM franchise is inevitable. The massive financial success of “Scream VI” ensures “Scream 7” will be made and the Ghostface legacy will live on. Yet, with the lack of official news from Spyglass and Paramount, there are many details that allow for the imagination to run wild. Join Ryan this week in this epic, podcast-defining episode as he and guests discuss possible release dates, whether or not Radio Silence will return for a third film, which of the ten surviving characters should return, and the potential direction of storyline and narrative of Scream 7.
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This week Ryan is joined by gender studies professor Nino Testa to discuss feminism and LGBTQ themes in “Scream VI.” Ryan and Nino dig deep into discourse about the way Gale Weathers is portrayed through a feminist lens, as well as the Carpenter sisters and the college fraternity setting early on in the film. Additionally, they tackle the LGBTQ representation by Mindy Meeks-Martin and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
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This week Ryan delivers a final review of “Scream VI” with an introduction warm up segment and full panel review. Over the last two months, many of the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers Patreon community members have appeared on this podcast to express their view on “Scream VI.” This episode marks the end of the “Scream VI” release. In addition, in the introduction, Ryan discusses the possibility that writer/director from “Freaky” and “Happy Death Day” is involved with “Scream 7,” as well as ways to complete Gale’s character arc in “Scream VI.”
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Two slasher films have utilized New York City as a setting for its story, “Scream VI” and “Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan.” Since New York is so sparsely used in horror slasher movies, it makes these two sequels notable and marketable. In this Patreon episode, Ryan and a panel of SwRCS Patreon members review and compare/contrast “Scream VI” and “Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan,” and the way these films utilize the New York setting. In addition, host of The Cherry Picker and Youtube sensation, Zack Cherry joins Ryan for the introduction where they speak about the placement of “Scream” (2022) in the franchise since “Scream VI” released. Introduction * Zack Cherry and SCREAM (2022) * Scream Story * Scream VI * Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan * New York City Compare and Contrast * Speed Round
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One of the most addictive, competitive and passionate things in the SCREAM fandom is ranking the franchise. All six movies are worthy films, most fans have warm feelings for each film, which is what elicits such passion when fans trade rankings. In this episode, Ryan is joined by podcast contributor Amar Karim for an intimate ranking of the franchise now that the sixth film has been released and enough time has passed to make sense of a new ranking.
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This week Ryan delivers a second “Scream VI” review with two different panels of Patreons. The first panel dives deep and each person individually reviews “Scream VI,” then the second panel more traditionally shares Scream Stories, answers the speed round questions, and tries to place “Scream VI” in their series rankings.
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Ryan celebrates the 100 th show of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. In this milestone episode, Ryan is joined by podcast contributor Amar Karim and friend-of-the-podcast Zack Cherry (host of Youtube and The Cherry Picker Podcast) for thoughts on the 100 th episode. The trio breaks down “Scream VI” and grades each portion of the film. Then, Albert Padilla (host of The Cantina Cast) visits the podcast for the first time after producing the first 92 episodes of the podcast under the Ear Glue Media network. Albert and Ryan take a historical look back at the podcast as well as preview what the future holds.
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Ryan interviews two members of the “Scream VI” creative team: film editor, Jay Prychidny (BAFTA winner, other credits include “Wednesday”) and cinematographer, Brett Jutkiewicz (other credits include “The Black Phone,” “Ready or Not”). Through these interviews, fans can learn about technical and artistic aspects that brought “Scream VI” to life behind the scenes. In addition, Ryan releases his signature screentime data for the Woodsboro Survivors who lead “Scream VI:” Gale, Sam, Tara, Kirby, Chad, and Mindy.
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“Scream VI” premiered last week, and it was a massive success. It broke a franchise box office record for best opening weekend, with a stunning $44.5 million return, in addition to favorable reviews from critics. This week, Ryan reviews the sixth installment of “Scream.” First, there is a brief recording from Thursday night, immediately after Ryan saw “Scream VI” which displays his instant reaction. Then, Joey Vallese joins Ryan to take a more objective approach to the successes and shortcomings of the new sequel. Rounding out the episode is a panel discussion with contributor Amar Karim, the iconic Cassi Graichen, Stab Investor Chris Beatie, and Wes Alexander from the Petty Pumpkins Youtube channel. They update their series rankings, as well as evaluate the core four (Sam, Tara, Chad, Mindy), compare Gale Weathers and Kirby Reed as legacy returning characters, and rank the big suspenseful set pieces featured in “Scream VI.”
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Happy release week of “Scream VI,” Screamers! One of the most valuable aspects of "Scream" as an elite horror franchise is the complex, ever-evolving relationship between its two insurmountable heroines over the first five films, Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers. They started out as enemies; punches were thrown before they began to hug one another to say hello. But massacre after massacre allowed them to understand each other in a way unlike anyone else, even the common link between these two women, co-survivor Dewey Riley. This week, Ryan unpacks the relationship with a panel of enthusiastic Patreons who bow down to the legendary characters and relationship created by Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox over 25 years. In addition, Ryan briefly covers Oscar predictions for the ceremony this coming weekend.
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May the best Screamer win! In the March Patreon-exclusive episode, Ryan releases a recording of his most recent SCREAM with RCS Patreon Zoom Hangout, where the topic was “Predict ‘Scream VI.’” Join Ryan as he moderates predictions from dozens of Patreons about the release of the sixth film in the franchise next week. Then, after you see the film, come back and listen to this recording again and see which Patreon had the most accurate predictions. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to all two hours of this episode!
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Welcome to the battle of the non-trio survivors in the original "Scream" trilogy. Randy Meeks and Cotton Weary are two of the most important characters in the original run of the "Scream" franchise. Cotton is indelibly intertwined with the story arc of the first three films and Maureen Prescott. Randy is the fan favorite, the person the horror fan watching Scream was supposed to see themselves in. They each survived a set of Ghostface killings and then bit the dust in the following round of murders. Join Ryan and a group of Patreons in the smackdown between these two characters on the following: Overall Preference; Better Written Character/Character Arc; Better Death Scene; and Better Acting Performance (Liev Schrieber or Jamie Kennedy).
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It’s TV TIME at SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. This week, Ryan covers television ranging from the classic “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to the modern horror hits “Wednesday,” “Shining Vale,” and “Chucky.” Ryan even covers the way “Scream VI” is being covered in its TV spots. The first half of the episode will be available to the public, while the second half is a Patreon exclusive: Ryan and a panel of Patreons debate the relationships of Buffy and Angel v. Buffy and Spike. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to get the full episode.
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Happy Valentine’s Day! The "Scream" film series may be a meta-slasher-who-done-it about Sidney Prescott and how her mother's past comes back to haunt her. But alongside the genre-blending cleverness and final girl narrative, there is a parallel storyline across the franchise that is a love story between journalist and author, Gale Weathers, and the deputy-turned-Sheriff, Dewey Riley. And it is a love story that could challenge the likes of “Titanic” in its epic scope, emotional strength, and complexity. For a Valentine's Day special, join Ryan and a slew of Patreons for an episode detailing the love story of Gale and Dewey, the parallel real-life relationship and marriage of Courteney Cox and David Arquette, and thoughtful questions about the hypotheticals of these characters.
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Long before Jamie Lee Curtis graced “Halloween” in 2018, reviving her role as Laurie Strode and being blended into a new narrative with a younger cast, “Scream” did the exact same thing eight years earlier. Sidney, Gale, and Dewey return to lead a new cast ensemble as the “legacy” original cast members. Functionally, this allows “Scream 4” to push forward a brilliant commentary on the remake culture of the 2000-2010s. However, “Scream 4” also continues their storylines after what we saw in their happy endings at the end of the third film. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss how they use the trio in “Scream 4.” In addition, Alley joins Ryan in the introduction to send well wishes and thanks to Albert Padilla, who has produced and edited all 92 episodes of this podcast to date, as he pursues other adventures. Also, Patreon Gregory Brock helps Ryan finish off the show with the traditional Scream Story and Speed Round questions.
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Episode 090 marks the first Patreon film review of SCEAM with Ryan C. Showers of Scream-adjacent/related films. There will likely be nine of these film reviews as bonus episodes per year. The first film to be reviewed by Ryan and Patreons Jeremy Shay and Alley is Wes Craven’s 2005 thriller, “Red Eye” starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. In addition to Craven directing, “Red Eye” was brought to life by other “Scream” alum, including Producer Marianne Maddalena, composer Marco Beltrami, and editor Patrick Lussier. To introduce the episode, Ryan is joined by Tyler Jacobs who shares his Scream story and participates in the signature podcast speed round. The first 40 minutes of this episode is available to the public, while the second half is only accessible to Patreon subscribers to Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. Subscribe today to listen to the full “Red Eye” review and join us for Trivia Night about “Scream” (2022) on January 31.
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An official full-length trailer for “Scream VI” was released last week. Every Scream fan has anticipated being reunited with Gale Weathers and Kirby Reed after they were not featured in the December teaser trailer with the new young survivors from “Scream” (2022). In this episode, Ryan features 11 Patreon supporters in a “Reaction Episode” to the long-awaited trailer. The first half of the episode was recorded immediately after the trailer was released on Thursday. The second half was recorded over the weekend after fans had time to process all the impact of the trailer. In addition: Ryan will host “Scream 5” Trivia Night next Tuesday, January 31 with MC Thomas Neary and a special appearance by Youtube sensation, Zack Cherry. To RSVP for Trivia Night, sign up at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs at any tier.
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The main topic of the show is Jennifer Jolie in “Scream 3.” Jennifer is arguably one of the most beloved characters in the franchise, who was brought to life with comedic brilliance and a unique artistic vision by independent film legend, Parker Posey. Patreon member Charles Rios is Ryan's Patreon guest today to showcase Jennifer Jolie and Parker Posey. In addition, Ryan makes a few big announcements concerning the future of the SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers podcast with Patreon, Lana, in the introduction.
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Just as there was exclusive coverage of Sidney, Gale, and Dewey in each film, SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers now has an episode dedicated to our new heroines: Sam and Tara Carpenter in their first outing, “Scream” (2022). Join Ryan and SwRCS Patreon and Trivia Man, Thomas Neary, for a deep dive into the character arcs of Sam and Tara, as well as a discussion for their arc as sisters and family amends. In addition, Ryan and Thomas will look ahead to “Scream 6” and predict what the sixth film will make of these characters. In addition, Ryan opens the episode with his top ten films of 2022, a reading of his essay that will be published on NextBestPicture.com.
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Ten years had passed since we last saw Sidney Precott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley united at the end of “Scream 4.” For better or worse, they have changed a great deal. Additionally, in the fifth film, they function differently than ever before, taking a break from driving the story and rather supporting a new plot in the franchise. In “Scream,” they take on the roles of the legacy characters in a requel or legasequel. This week, Ryan and Amar venture into the drastic changes in the lives of the beloved “Scream” trio and evaluate the success of the character arcs and the performances by Neve Campbell, David Arquette, and Courteney Cox. For the introduction, Ryan is joined by Doug Evasick. Ryan and Doug give twenty horror films released in 2022 a thumbs up or thumbs down.
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In the final episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers in the year of 2022, Ryan has a jammed packed show. First, Ryan covers additional thoughts about the “Scream VI” Teaser Trailer with Joey Vallese. Ryan and Joey additionally muse about Courteney Cox’s work as Gale Weathers and her role as a Scream Queen in the horror genre. In the second half of the episode, which is available exclusively for Patreon subscribers, Ryan is joined by Ryan Young and Amar Karim for a Ryan2 conversation about Sarah Michelle Gellar. Most people know her as the 1990s Scream Queen (Cici Cooper, Helen Shivers) or as Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But there is so much more accomplished acting work to her career, many of which Scream fans may not know about. Ryan, Ryan, and Amar evaluate every project in Sarah Michelle Gellar’s filmography. Ryan encourages horror fans who are excited for return to TV in “Wolf Pack” this January to utilize free time exploring her lesser-known films, such as “Veronika Decides to Die” (drama), “The Air I Breathe” (drama), “The Return” (genre/thriller), “Possession” (genre/thriller), “Suburban Girl (romantic comedy), and “Southland Tales” (genre/science fiction). Introduction * Love for Courteney Cox * Scream 4 Love Affair * Scream VI Trailer Reactions * Sarah Michelle Gellar Film Career * TV Shows * The Franchise Films * Post-Buffy Indies * Miscellaneous
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The teaser trailer for “Scream VI” (official title) was released Wednesday, December 14, after months of anticipation and speculation. Unlike the trailer for “Scream” (2022), this was brief, vague, and only contained a handful of cast members in one sequence. The new Woodsboro survivors (Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding Jr., and Jasmin Savoy Brown) are stalked on a New York City subway on Halloween night. The trailer does not feature Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers or Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed. Join Ryan and a group of Patreons, including Amar Karim, Ryan Young, Cassi Grachien, Roy Garza and Jake Lubbehusen for reactions and predictions.
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“I’m a fighter.” Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Sidney’s character development and Neve Campbell’s performance in “Scream 2,” continuing to celebrate 25 years since the film’s release date. To open the episode, Ryan welcomes listeners into the episode with Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast. Ryan concludes this episode with a brief discussion with Tony Filageri, author of an article that ranks all 100+ scenes in the SCREAM series.
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“Scream 2” was written, filmed, edited, and released on December 12, 1997, less than a year after the first film hit the theaters and changed the culture. In this episode, Ryna is joined by Jeremy Shay and Thomas Neary to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven’s masterpiece, “Scream 2.” They discuss what “Scream 2” means to them, what makes it such a great entry in the franchise, and participate in a “Scream 2”-specific speed round. To round out the episode, Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to review Tara Carpenter’s (Jenna Ortega) new horror Netflix series “Wednesday” directed by Tim Burton.
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Back before they occupied two thirds of what we now consider the “Scream” survivor trio, Gale and Dewey played supporting roles to Sidney’s storyline in the original film. With half of the screen time, focus, and character weight they receive in the sequels, Courteney Cox and David Arquette establish the legendary characters, the beginning of the characters’ romance, and each of their internal insecurities. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss the series introduction to Gale and Dewey in the original film. In the second-half, Patreon exclusive portion of this episode, Ryan explores the bias the horror genre endures from film critics and audiences with Amar and Chris Beatie. In addition, Ryan introduces a new Scream “this or that” speed round to be featured in upcoming episodes. Introduction * Supporting Roles in Scream 1 * Courteney and David Performances * Gale’s Slow Introduction and Big Scenes at Police Station * Sidney and Gale Big Discussion about Cotton Weary * Sidney and Dewey’s Close Connection * Gale and Dewey Romance and * Patreon Exclusive: Horror Genre Bias * Film Criticism * “This” or “That” Scream Speed Round
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“We come to this place for magic.” Join Ryan this week for a fun time with a parody of Nicole Kidman’s iconic AMC theaters advertisement, a warm-up panel of Scream Stories and Speed Round questions with Patreons, and an in-depth conversation about the place “Scream 4” will assume in the franchise in the bigger picture. Patreon Blake Batey presents a way to understand “Scream 4” as a bridge between two (potential) trilogies, the Maureen Prescott trilogy (“Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Scream 3”) and the Carpenter trilogy (“Scream” (2022), “Scream 6,” and a hypothetical “Scream 7”).
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In a continuation of the Top 5 Performances miniseries for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers, this episode will evaluate the acting and performances given in “Scream 2.” Join Ryan and Ryan Young for the second “Ryan2” segment as they rank, compare, and contrast the top five best performances in the second film. In the second half of the episode, Ryan is reunited with Youtube star and host of “The Cherry Picker,” Zack Cherry,” to review screentime data for the “Halloween” series, as well as a spontaneous conversation about James Bond and Zack’s thoughts on recent SwRCS topics.
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"Scream" has always been a franchise of final girls. Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers are two of the most consistent, quality characters in any horror franchise of all time. They are legendary for not having one, uninterrupted, consecutive character arc without their storyline ever. Most "Scream" fans assume they are the final girls of all final girls. In today's episode, the Showersheads put the Scream Queens up against the likes of the other top tier final girls in the cinematic landscape: Laurie Strode from "Halloween," Ellen Ripley from "Alien," and Nancy Thompson from "A Nightmare on Elm Street." In addition, each of the Patreon guests highlights one other final girl that stands out as special to their brand of horror. To conclude the episode, Ryan is joined by Michael Schwartz to briefly discuss and review Todd Field’s new film “Tar” starring Cate Blanchett.
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“Not in my movie!” Those are the iconic final words of Sidney Prescott in the original “Scream” film, declaring that she will not let the actions and terror inflicted by her boyfriend will define her life. Over the course of the first chapter in the horror franchise, the audience is introduced a young woman who is trying to make sense of her trauma a year after her mother was murdered. Soon after she is harassed and attacked by a masked killer, Sidney’s life is again thrown into upheaval. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss how Sidney grows from a meek teenage girl preyed upon by her boyfriend to a fierce young woman who breaks all the textbook “final girl” rules. In addition, Ryan is joined by Jamie Acorn to introduce the episode and Chris Saint to conclude the episode, both of whom share their Scream stories and participate in the Speed Round.
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"Halloween" has served as the blueprint for "Scream" in many ways. However, the most similar aspect of these two film series rarely gets its due. "Scream 3," which was designed to close out the storyline of original trilogy bares a striking resemblance to "Halloween H20," which in many ways forms the end of a Laurie Strode trilogy after the films in 1978 and 1981. Both films feature a prominent survivor from a previous film killed in the opening scenes. Each of the films end with an epic sense of finality. But more importantly, the character arcs of Sidney Prescott and Laurie Strode each reach their apex through parallel emotional and character beats. Join Ryan and a group of Patreons to discuss the parallels between "Scream 3" and "Halloween H20" for this Halloween special. To conclude the episode, listen to the first “Ryan2” segment with Ryan, Ryan Young and Amar Karim. They discuss the recent events surrounding “Halloween” alum Scot Taylor Compton and Danielle Harris meeting Jamie Lee Curtis at the “Halloween Ends” premiere.
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It’s the end of an era. Last week, “Halloween Ends” was released theatrically and streaming on Peacock. Jamie Lee Curtis’s portrayal as the original final girl, Laurie Strode, has come to a close and yet the final entry to David Gordon Green and Blumhouse’s new “Halloween” trilogy has been met with polarizing reactions due to daring narrative choices in regards to Michael Myers. Join Ryan for an episode dedicated to “Halloween Ends.” Michael Schwartz joins Ryan first for a brief introduction discussing Jamie Lee Curtis and “Halloween” (1978) followed by Ryan reading an essay and review of “Halloween Ends.” The episode concludes with a panel of Patreons who provide a variety of perspectives on the film overall including final trilogy rankings.
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In the podcast’s 75th episode, Ryan and his contributors and guests celebrate the 25th anniversary of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” As part of the 1990s Slasher, Kevin Williamson, Sarah Michelle Gellar family, the gang examines their thoughts about the film over the years and how it holds up today. Each person shares their “I Know What You Did Last Summer” story and partakes in a special speed round designed specifically around this film. In addition, each member of the panels is assigned one theme and specific sequence in the film to discuss in depth. To top it off, there is an intense debate about Julie James and her controversial reputation as a final girl.
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In this Patreon exclusive episode, Ryan is joined by Adam Price and Jose Olvera to discuss the love-or-hate "Scream" television series that premiered on MTV in 2015 and ran for three seasons. Adam and Jose are both passionate fans of the TV series. This episode aims to give the TV series a fair shake, despite the several controversies that surround the approach the show took, namely dropping Ghostface i n favor of a new mask and ignoring the universe of the film series. Ryan weighs in on the effectiveness of each season, his evolved position on the show over the past decade, and its placement within the larger "Scream" franchise.
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“No one takes the true fan seriously, not really.” One of the most refreshing aspects of “Scream” (2022) is the motive of the characters who wore the Ghostface costume and carried out the third murder spree in Woodsboro, California. This episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers dives in deep into the characters of Amber Freeman and Richie Kirsch, and the performances by Mikey Madison and Jack Quaid. Ryan is joined by Patreon member Roy Garza for this discussion about the most recent killers in the “Scream” series. For the first half of this episode, join Ryan as he sits down with Joey Vallese, who wrote the "Screams" opening featured on the premiere episode of the SwRCS Patreon. Joey has edited a queer-horror anthology titled "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror" that is available now to purchase online and from major retailers. His book is a collection of essays from queer academics who relay how certain horror films have shaped their identities, reading in between the lines to find representation when queer representation was not overtly on the page.
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In this episode, Zack Cherry (host of the Zack Cherry Youtube Channel and the Cherry Picker Podcast) returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. Join the dynamic duo, Ryan and Zack, for a conversation about their experiences as content creators, the recent film releases (Pearl, The Black Phone, Nope, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and The Barbarian), and instincts about “Halloween Ends.” The center of the episode is Ryan and Zack examining the five Scream films using the lens of a three-act structure and assigning grades to each portion of the SCREAM films as though they were five-episodes of television rather than single films.
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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers has always functioned as a nostalgia machine for the late 1990s and early 2000s. It comes with the territory; the people who love "Scream" and the films that were influenced by the original trilogy have certain passions for this era in horror films that audiences today have for the post-"Get Out" elevated horror films. Joining me for a Patreon episode to analyze this period in time is Steve Testa of the Horror Stans Podcast. Ryan and Steve rate each slasher film from the "Scream" era from 1-10. Additionally, there is a bonus conversation that includes a discussion about a potential Buffy reboot. Ryan weighs the reality of a Buffy reboot with a group of Patreon Buffy super fans.
This week, Ryan hosts the Emmy-nominated director of “Yellowjackets,” Karyn Kusama, and her husband screenwriter, Phil Hay. The husband-wife filmmaking duo are genre film legends, with their most recent collaborations as “The Invitation” (2015) and “Destroyer” (2018). Slasher fans may be familiar with Kusama’s work as a director with “Jennifer’s Body” (2009). “Destroyer,” starring Nicole Kidman, is one of Ryan’s favorite films. In addition, Ryan is joined later on the show by two Patreons, Ryan Young and Joey Noberini. Ryan often puts forth pro-Sam Carpenter sentiments on this podcast. However, because she is a divisive figure, rounding out the debate about the character felt necessary. Ryan Young brings a dissent to Sam Carpenter, while Ryan C. Showers provides a rebuttal. The episode is introduced by Joey Vallese, a recurring guest on the podcast. His upcoming queer-horror book, “It Came from the Closet,” features an essay on “Jennifer’s Body,” which makes Joey well-suited to introduce Kusama and Hay.
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The “Requel” became synonymous with “Scream” (2022). However, it was Blumhouse that standardized a formula that “Scream” (2022) utilized, something which revived not only the Ghostface series from an eleven-year hiatus but revitalized the horror-slasher genre in general. The formula worked wonderfully in “Halloween” (2018) and “Scream” (2022), but the cracks that began to appear with the release of “Halloween Kills” (2021) are now becoming bigger flaws as we approach the release of “Halloween Ends” (2022). The formula was a great launching pad, but the problems with the scheduling and financial model are even perhaps affecting “Scream 6” with Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox. Join Ryan as he reads aloud an essay he penned about this exact topic, followed by a discussion with a panel of Patreons about the cracks and flaws in the requel formula and legacy cast members.
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In an innovative episode, Ryan is joined by Ryan Young in a presentation of each of the nine Ghostface killers strong as compared to another iconic horror film villain. Tune in to hear analysis of the Ghostface killers as compared to the likes of Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, Hannibal Lecter, and more. Young assigns each "Scream" killer an alter ego horror villain, and the two Ryans trade notes on their personalities, motivations, and behaviors. They even compare similar lines of dialogue between the Scream character and the selected horror icon.
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In an innovative episode, Ryan is joined by Ryan Young in a presentation of each of the nine Ghostface killers strong as compared to another iconic horror film villain. Tune in to hear analysis of the Ghostface killers as compared to the likes of Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, Hannibal Lecter, and more. Young assigns each "Scream" killer an alter ego horror villain, and the two Ryans trade notes on their personalities, motivations, and behaviors. They even compare similar lines of dialogue between the Scream character and the selected horror icon.
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Every “Scream” fan idolizes Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers. Besides them, the “Scream” films have born legendary female characters who are regularly celebrated: Tatum Riley, Jennifer Jolie, Kirby Reed, Mindy Meeks-Martin. But in this episode, Ryan is joined by Patreon Wesley Alexander (host of “Pretty Pumpkins”) to shoutout the underrated female characters of the “Scream” films. Their discussion includes: Sarah Darling (Jenny McCarthy), Angelina Tyler (Emily Mortimer), Olivia Morris (Marielle Jaffee), Hallie McDaniel (Elise Neal), Rebecca Walters (Alison Brie), and Liv Mackenzie (Sonia Ammar). Additionally, “Scream” TikTok star Jake Lubbehusen joins Ryan for an introduction.
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It's Ryan's birthday week, and we are celebrating with an episode about his favorite hour of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." In this Patreon exclusive, Ryan is joined by contributor Amar Karim and Stab Investors Charles Rios, Nuala, and Thomas Neary of a discussion of "Once More with Feeling," the groundbreaking musical episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." This episode combines all three of the newly created Scream with Ryan C. Showers Patreon tiers -- the Buffy Option, Mindy's Movie Mondays, and Stab Investors. Hear a variety of perspectives from the Buffy aficionados to Slayer newbies.
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Happily just-married David Arquette and Courteney Cox-Arquette reprised their roles as Dewey Riley and Gale Weathers for the third time in 1999. But this time, the couple become co-leads with Neve Campbell (Sidney Prescott) and each balance their own storylines in “Scream 3.” Gale dives into the Maureen Prescott backstory mystery and interacts with the actress playing her in the Hollywood depictions of the past events, while Dewey leads the charge among the actors and crew involved in the making of “Stab 3.” Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Gale and Dewey’s full-length character arcs in the third film and overall trilogy. In addition, Patreon Contest Winners Briana and Abby join Ryan for an introduction conversation about Gale and Dewey in the third film and the Scream with RCS Speed Round. As a way to wrap up the episode, Ryan addresses Neve Campbell’s latest interview about her salary negotiations for “Scream 6” with Cassi.
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"You are pathetic!" This week Ryan hosts actress Nancy Anne Ridder for a discussion about her work in the original film. Ridder portrayed the Girl in Bathroom in Scream (1996). Despite having about 60 seconds of screentime, her scene with Leonora Scelfo as the cheerleader has gone down in history books as iconic. Nancy shares stories from the set, working with Wes Craven in her scene and as a body double for screen tests, and filming the original film in Santa Rosa. Ryan psycho-analyzes the Girl in Bathroom, the cheerleader, and how the scene has impacted him as a gay man. There is a brief reunion between Ridder and Scelfo at the beginning of the episode with Ryan. Also, Josh from Scream Queens Podcast joins Ryan for a brief introduction.
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We lost a member of our beloved 25-year-long survivor “Scream” trio in the fifth movie when Dewey Riley was killed by Ghostface. In this episode (on Wes Craven’s birthday), Ryan meets with Patreon and Dewey super fan, Cassi Graichen to discuss the lasting legacy of Dewey, how successful his arc was executed in the final film, and the overall impact this plot development has on the two Scream queens, Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers. Cassi also worked at a “Friends” store and visited Santa Rosa, California, touring Woodsboro destinations. Before the main episode, Ryan is joined by Chris Goodnight for Scream talk and a discussion about the television series “Supernatural.”
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"Come and get me!" The "Halloween Ends" trailer has finally arrived. Clocking in at a mere 77 seconds, the teaser to the final entry into the new "Halloween" sequel trilogy and Jamie Lee Curtis's final appearance as Laurie Strode set Horror Twitter on fire last Tuesday evening. On this week's show, Ryan is joined by a plethora of Patreons to garner a wide array of reactions to the trailer, as well as interpretations of the rumors swirling around about the film's quality. In addition, Ryan announces the first-ever Scream with Ryan C. Showers Trivia Night, hosted by Thomas Neary. Join the Patreon to RSVP to Trivia Night.
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This week, six Patreons join Ryan in the introduction to discuss the leaked “Scream 6” title, as “Scream II” or “Scream !!” Additionally, the group weighs in on the “Scream 6” casting of Samara Weaving of Radio’s Silences “Ready or Not.” For the main episode, Ryan hosts Sasha Stone as a featured guest. Sasha runs the website AwardsDaily.com, which is the awards show/film website where Ryan was first published and began his career as a film content creator. In this episode, Ryan and Sasha reflect on their relationship, Film Twitter, and old-school horror films like "The Shining" and "Rosemary's Baby." Most importantly, Sasha wrote, narrated, and appeared in "The Summer of the Shark," a visual essay about "Jaws" in Netflix's "Voir." Sasha's work about "Jaws" is similar in spirit to Ryan's deep connection with "Scream" -- different generation, same experience. Sasha shared a story about a real-life experience with none other than our queen, Neve Campbell. Sasha also weighs in about Neve/Scream 6, as someone with knowledge of the industry and who is outside the Scream bubble.
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“I’m a director, Sid. I direct. You’re going to pay for the life you stole from me, Sid. For the mother, for the family – everything you had should have been mine.” Roman Bridger was revealed as the mastermind who helped put into motion the events of the original trilogy as well as being the franchise’s only killer who worked alone in a film. He has a divisive reputation among fans – his fanbase is enormous, but Roman is also cited by people who criticize “Scream 3” as a flawed killer. Join Ryan and guest Alice Ardent to discuss the legacy of Roman Briger and Scott Foley’s commanding performance. Additionally, join Ryan, Joey, and Justin in an introduction on Hayden Panettiere’s interview with People Magazine about her return to the franchise, Courteney Cox’s first set appearance on “Scream 6,” and Neve Campbell’s denial of rumors about future involvement in the next film.
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Happy Summer! In this jammed-packed Patreon exclusive episode, Ryan has on the most guests ever. First, Ryan is joined by Patreons and contest winners, Alley and Mark Vierra, to briefly discuss the ups and downs of rumors surrounding Neve Campbell’s return to “Scream 6” after a pay dispute. Then, Ryan sits down with Zack Salazar, the writer, director and producer of the March-released fan-film, “Scream: Legacy.” (This film is free to stream on Youtube.) Finally, Ryan is joined by podcast contributor, Amar Karim, and Patreon superstars Chris Beatie, Cassie Grachien, and Wes Alexander for low-key “Scream” talk, including thoughts on “Black Phone.” Introduction * Contest Winners: Alley and Mark Vierra * The Dizzying Rollercoaster of Neve Campbell Rumors * “Scream: Legacy” Interview with Zach Salazar * Preparation and Creative Decisions * Scream 3 Easter Eggs/Original Trilogy * Scream Speed Round Questions * Scream Patreon Talk with Chris, Wes, and Cassie
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Welcome to the ultimate battle of the movie buffs! Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to have a positive, substantive showdown of comparing and contrasting the two post-trilogy modern movie buff characters: Kirby Reed in "Scream 4" and Mindy Meeks-Martin in "Scream" (2022). The two characters are analyzed and debated on this criteria: Better Acting Performance; Better Characterization/Writing, and Better Movie Guru. See who wins which category and the overall winner. Joining Ryan today are the following: Marley Shattuck, Nino Testa, Silas Jose Olvera, and Adam Price.
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Welcome to SEASON TWO of Scream with Ryan C. Showers. The first year was a blast in anticipation to “Scream” (2022). Now, as Ryan ushers in a new season, the Scream team is in production on the sixth film due to release in March 2023. In the season two premiere, join Ryan, Amar Karim, Joey Vallese, and Fran Perez for a discussion on everything “Scream 6.” The New York filming location; the setting of Halloween; the new cast list; and most prominently, Neve Campbell’s announcement that she will not reprise her legendary role as Sidney Prescott due to issues of payment and salary. The gang spends an ample amount of time on the last point, dissecting the complex issue that has been a PR nightmare for the film’s first week of production.
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“I’m a fighter.” Ryan concludes season one of “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” with six Patreon members. Ryan and the Patreons probe the connection between the “Scream” films and the LGBT community. Each person shares their individual experience as a member of the LGBT and some aspect of “Scream,” including Sidney and Gale as gay icons; finding strength in final girls; Sidney’s trilogy arc of self-acceptance; the queer-coding of each film; and our friends like Hallie in “Scream 2.” The group also discusses characters such as Mindy, Kirby, Billy, Stu, Tara, Amber, and Chad as it relates to LGBT representation. Featuring Thomas Neary, Ryan Young, Jeremy Shay, Yutaka Tamanaha, Rene Gonzalez Jr., and Ashley Fellmeth.
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Happy Pride Month! The “Scream” series is fueled by nostalgia for the late 1990s. It was a moment in time that evokes the deepest feelings of home for many fans. There is a strong overlap in fandom between people who love “Scream” and the TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” There are spiritual, cultural and literary connections between the two entities. Join Ryan and Patreon member Kevin Abner to discuss “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Sarah Michelle Gellar, and LGBT representation in the series, and how it all relates to “Scream.”
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One of Ryan’s greatest obsessions is the screentimes of the characters and actors in the “Scream” films. He previously covered the screentimes of the first four films in an episode last November. This week, Ryan reveals the data on the characters and actors in “Scream” (2022). This is the first time Neve Campbell does not have the most screentime in a “Scream” film, and it is the smallest amount of screentime each of the trio has in the history of this franchise. Listen to the latest episode with Ryan and Patreon member Fran Perez for the comprehensive look at how much each character has an impact on “Scream” (2022). Introduction
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Ryan is joined by Silas Aret Botwin in today’s Patreon exclusive episode. In this episode, Ryan and Aret touch many topics present in the current landscape of the fandom. Specifically, they discuss how cancel culture operates, share a story involving a “Scream” content creator who some fans tried to cancel many times to no avail, as well as general sentiments about the fandom, both positive effects and shortcomings. In addition, Aret is a “Scream” and podcast super fan and participates in Ryan’s iconic questions. Introduction * Guest Questions * Family Ties that Cut Deep * Cancel Culture: Scream, Star Wars, Etc. * A Story from the Scream Fandom * Scream Rankings * The Future of Scream * Speed Round
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Being a fan of “Scream,” in most cases, means being a fan of Wes Craven. The master of horror, Craven became a household name when he created Freddy Kruger in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in 1984. While Freddy Kruger may be one of the most iconic villains in horror film history, Craven’s greatest work most probably occurred in his telling of Sidney Prescott’s story in the four “Scream” films. In between Freddy and Kruger, Craven made many films. In this episode, Ryan and the first Patreon guest, Cory Wilson, discuss his legacy and briefly rate each of Craven’s films.
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“Who is this?” “Gale Weathers, author of ‘The Woodsboro Murders.’” When we are reintroduced to Courteney Cox’s character in “Scream 2,” she has grown even more cutthroat, career-driven, and self-centered than who we met in the original film. However, through her interactions with other survivors, including David Arquette’s Dewey Riley, she undergoes an enormous personality and human transformation through the events of “Scream 2.” Join Ryan and podcast contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss Gale and Dewey’s character development in “Scream 2.” Introduction
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"Psychos can’t kill what they can’t find.” Sidney Prescott says this line of dialogue to her father at the beginning of “Scream 3” as she hides out in a secluded area under an assumed name. In “Scream 3,” Sidney is not only dealing with the trauma and paranoia that is a consequence of the first two killing sprees, but she also wrestles with unanswered questions about her mother’s life and murder. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Sidney’s deep, psychological, emotional storyline and character arc in “Scream 3,” which Ryan argues solidifies the legacy of Sidney Prescott as the ultimate “Final Girl” in horror movie history. Introduction
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Television veteran writer and showrunner, Jeff Astrof (“Friends,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Trial & Error”) joins Ryan for a deep dive into “Shining Vale,” working with the Scream Queen herself, Courteney Cox, and how the puzzling season finale sets up season two. In addition, they recount “Shining Vale” references to “The Shining,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Exorcist,” and more. Also, Amar Karim joins Ryan for a preview of the discussion in the introduction, giving his two cents on season one of “Shining Vale” with some light comparisons between “Scream” and “Shining Vale.” The episode will conclude with Ryan opening a package from Courteney Cox’s HomeCourt, where he reviews each of the four lotion scents they sell.
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Welcome to the second, exclusive Patreon bonus episode for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Amar are joined by Josh Parham of NextBestPicture.com, for a look at “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.” After a review of the film on the merits, the gang applies the innovative concept of “New Nightmare” and envisions the “Scream” version, where Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette could play themselves being stalked by a Ghostface. Hear the pros and cons to that approach, and Ryan’s theory for the opening kill and the actor/writer/filmmaker behind the Ghostface mask. Introduction * New Nightmare Review * The Nancy Trilogy * Laurie’s Fate in Halloween Ends * Scream as New Nightmare
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Welcome to the Courteney Cox Special. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Joe Vallese, editor of “It Came From the Closet” horror anthology publishing in October, for a conversation about Cox’s new product line Home Court, rumors surrounding “Scream 6” involving Gale’s more prominent role, and a comprehensive review of her new show “Shining Vale” on STARZ. Season one of “Shining Vale” aired its finale last week, and it completely up-ended the show. Listen to Ryan and Joey’s deconstruction of the meaning of the finale means and specifically discuss Courteney’s career-best work.
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“Scream” (2022) relaunched the beloved Ghostface series that has always remained above other slasher franchises. The new film revived the series, and Radio Silence proved there is enough blood in this franchise to continue the story in several different ways. A sixth “Scream” has been written and will be filmed this summer, scheduled for release in March 2023. In this episode, “Freaky” writer Michael Kennedy returns to the podcast to discuss the future of the “Scream” franchise. There may be a three-part arc in the current storyline, as there was in the original trilogy. The filmmakers have planted seeds as to which path this trilogy may undergo as well as in the distant future in another decade.
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“Scream” (2022) and “The Batman” (2022) each relaunched long-running series by new writers and directors. In addition to a common obsession of “Scream,” Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim also share a bedrock of love for the Batman films. Ryan and Amar evaluate each era of the Batman films: Burton, Schumacher, Nolan, Snyder, and Reeves. Then, they conclude the conversation by comparing the franchises: Scream v. Batman. They find many similarities in narrative and story arcs, and specifically draw analogy between Sidney Prescott and Bruce Wayne as characters and the emotional journeys they endure. Introduction
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Zack Cherry returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers and joins Ryan for a broad discussion of many topics. They briefly review the well-received new horror film “X,” starring Jenna Ortega, and discuss Sarah Michelle Gellar and the idea of a “Buffy” reboot. The central topic of this episode was inspired by “Scream: All Iconic Slashers Ranked from Least to Most Camp” by Conor Clark. Zack and Ryan, both fans of camp in the horror genre, analyze the Scream series through a lens of camp.
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In the premiere episode of the “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” Patreon, Ryan reads aloud a fan-written opening of “Screams” by NYU writing professor, Joe Vallese. This fan fiction features an opening scene featuring Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers being stalked by new Ghostface killers. After the reading, Ryan is joined by Joe and Amar Karim to discuss the structure of the opening scene and character/plot development. From there, the crew discusses how this is an example of how our Scream Queens could be put to good use in future films and be integrated into the storyline of the Carpenter sisters.
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The writers of the fifth “Scream” film join Ryan for an exclusive interview. James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick teamed up to create a new story in “Scream” (2022). Ryan askes James and Guy about their “Scream” stories and goes through the speed round with them. In addition, Ryan asks in-depth questions about the writing process of “Scream” (2022) and how they came to decisions about character, plot, and the Scream trio.
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Michael Schwartz returns to the show to discuss film criticism and how the “Scream” films fared against critics ‘reviews at the time of release. Ryan and Michael reflect on a previous understanding of film criticism, and how the concept has transformed in the era of social media and Rotten Tomatoes. Who counts as a critic? How has the bar for film reviews changed in the last 20 years? How does ideology play into modern day film criticism? Ryan hopes to recontextualize the reviews of the “Scream” films for fans based on these questions and his perspective. In addition, Ryan and Michael conclude the episode with their predictions and preferences for the 94th Academy Awards.
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Ryan is joined by Michael, also known as @ScreamObsessed on Twitter. ScreamObsessed has one of the greatest followings of any Scream content creator on the Internet. Michael recounts his Scream Story, comments on each of the five films, and looks to the future. Ryan and Michael, additionally, take a moment to discuss the problematic discourse in the fandom regarding Melissa Barrera’s performance as Sam and the idea of Stu Macher returning in the sixth film.
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New decade, new rules. A new movie, new cultural implications to review and analyze. Ryan is joined by Morgan Roberts and Chelsea Eichholz of the Untitled Cinema Gals podcast. Morgan and Chelsea recount their “Scream” Stories and partake in the podcast speed round. In addition, the main topic of this week’s episode is a quick look at the feminism and queer themes and representation in “Scream” (2022). Specifically, Ryan muses with Chelsea and Morgan about nebulous and mysterious subtextual relationship between Amber and Tara. Introduction
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Ryan is joined by Justin Esquivel and Brady Clovin of the Epic Film Guys Brain Stew podcast show. They are horror experts, super “Scream” fans, and recently hosted Ryan on their show for an episode about “Top 5 Scenes in the Scream Series.” Ryan and the “Guys” go through their Scream Stories, the new film, and the iconic speed round. In addition, they each give a thumbs up or thumbs down to horror movies released in 2021.
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If there is one thing “Scream” fans love to do on social media is to share their ranking of the films with each other. It’s almost the way “Scream” fans identify themselves in the modern era. This week, Ryan and podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese, go beyond simply ranking the five movies from best to “least best.” The team ranks the five films on every category imaginable: Best Sidney/Gale/Dewey Character Arc, Best Neve Campbell/CourteneyCox/David Arquette performances, Best Screenplay/Best Writing Overall, Best Technical Achievement, etc. Tune in for this epic evaluation of the franchise!
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Recently, Paramount and Spyglass Entertainment have announced recently announced a sixth film in the “Scream” series to be going into production. Filming starts this summer. Joining Ryan to celebrate, report, and comment on the news is podcast contributors, Amar Karim and Joey Vallese. In addition, the first trailer for Scream Queen Courteney Cox’s new horror-comedy show, “Shining Vale,” was released. The team muses on the potential of the show and how that show could impact the future of “Scream.” Ryan also announces the Patreon for this podcast show.
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Radio Silence returns to the show as Ryan sits down with directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella to discuss spoilers for the new “Scream” film and the future of the franchise. They talk plot and character moments as well as filmmaking decisions in the direction. In addition, each of the five leading roles – Sidney, Gale, Dewey, Sam, and Tara – get a dedicated moment to how their character arcs were achieved.
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Since the new “Scream” film released, listeners have heard from Scream series experts and superfans their thoughts on the fifth movie. This week, you will hear from people outside the bubble. Ryan introduces new guests Erik Anderson (editor of “AwardsWatch”) and Lauren LaMagna (writer, podcast, and editor at “Next Best Picture), as well as reunites returning guests Michael Schwartz (from episode 002 “Scream 5 Spotlight: Melissa Barrera”) and Will Mavity (Episode 025 “The Music of Scream”) for a conversation about the new “Scream” film. The panel also discusses their favorite films of 2021 and one wish they have for the Oscar nominations which will be announced this Thursday.
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After several weeks covering the release of the new “Scream” film, this week Ryan gets back to basics. “Scream” Youtube legend, Zack Cherry, joins Ryan and contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss the new film in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Additionally, Ryan and Amar ask Zack his perspective the legacy of the series. Zack also explains his work as a “Scream” content creator on his Youtube channel.
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The anticipation is over: “Scream” (2022) has finally arrived. In this episode, Ryan assembles a panel to review of the fifth film in the franchise, including podcast contributor, Amar Karim; YouTube star, Critical Overlord; and Joey Vallese. The first 20 minutes of this podcast are spoiler free. The remaining hour is spoiler talk. They discuss the treatment of the trio, the introduction of the Carpenter sisters, and how Radio Silence conducts the opening and finale of their “Scream” requel film.
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This week, the new “Scream” movie releases after years of anticipation. In this final episode before the premiere, Ryan sits down with the creative team who has taken over the franchise, Radio Silence. Directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella share their Scream Stories, participate in Ryan’s signature Scream Speed Round, and answer questions about the new movie, the franchise, and their filmmaking process.
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Michael Kennedy co-wrote the screenplay for the movie “Freaky” along with Christopher Landon of “Happy Death Day” fame. Although “Freaky” released exclusively in theaters during the pandemic, it has become an enormous success. “Scream” fans especially love this movie. Kennedy joins Ryan on this week’s show to discuss his experience working on “Freaky” as well as his intense love for the “Scream” series. Kennedy also teases about the new film releasing in less than two weeks.
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The slasher genre has made a fighting return to the top of the box office and cultural zeitgeist. In 1996, “Scream” was the impetus of a slasher revival. Now in 2022, “Scream” returns in the middle of another wave of resurgence for scary movies. Join Ryan Showers and Amar Karim with guest and superfan, Fran Perez, to discuss anticipation for the new “Scream” movie as well as recent big-screen slasher films and television shows, including “Chucky” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
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In a continued celebration of the 25th anniversary of “Scream,” Ryan is joined by Rodrigo Holthausen Kurtz, who is the creator and administrator of “HelloSidney.com.” The conversation between Ryan and Rodrigo spans from a historical perspective of the series, secrets as a “Scream” content creator, and what the future looks like for “Scream” and the fandom. Additionally, Amar Karim joins Ryan in the prologue of this episode to discuss new footage released by Paramount for the new “Scream” movie.
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In celebration of the 25th anniversary, Marianne Maddalena joins Ryan as a special guest. Maddalena was a producer on “Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Scream 3,” “Scream 4,” and the upcoming “Scream” (2022). Join Ryan and Marianne for an intimate discussion about the franchise history, behind the scenes memories, working with Wes Craven, and the perspective of someone who had a hand in making the horror franchise over the past 25 years.
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In a continuation of the Top 5 Performances miniseries for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers, this episode will evaluate the acting and performances given in “Scream 3.” Join Ryan and guest Brittany Cosby as they rank, compare, and contrast the top five best performances in the third film. They will additionally name the worst examples of acting in “Scream 3.” They talk Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox-Arquette, David Arquette, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Scott Foley, Liev Schrieber, and more.
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One of the underrated technical aspects to the “Scream” film series is the music. The original scores composed by Oscar-nominated composer Marco Beltrami in the first four films add significant emotional weight to the dramatic story and the quality of suspense. Join Ryan and guest Will Mavity, an expert in film scores from NextBestPicture.com, discuss Beltrami’s work in “Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Scream 3,” and “Scream 4.”
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“‘I’ll send you a copy.’ Bam. Bitch went down. ‘I’ll send you a copy.’ Bam! Sid, super bitch.” Tatum Riley blazed across the screens and into our hearts in the original “Scream” film. Rose McGowan’s spunky, human portrayal of Sidney’s best friend has made waves through the fandom and remains one of the most popular characters in the franchise history. Join Ryan and guest David Gary for a discussion about Tatum, her iconic death scene, and McGowan as a figure in the “Scream” legacy.
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In a new miniseries for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers, the podcast will evaluate the acting and performances given in each of the four “Scream” films. First up is “Scream 4.” Join Ryan and guest Scott Nelson as they rank, compare, and contrast the top five best performances in the fourth film. They will additionally name the worst examples of acting in “Scream 4.” They talk Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Alison Brie, Marley Shelton, and more.
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In this week’s “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers,” Ryan and contributor Amar Karim will briefly share thoughts on the new “Scream” (2022) featurette released last week. In addition, the main topic of this episode is screentime data for “Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Scream 3,” and “Scream 4.” A year in a half ago long before he started this podcast, Ryan C. Showers ventured on a project to capture screentime data for every character in each of the four “Scream” films. In this episode, “SCREAM” with Ryan C. Showers will cover the results. Join Ryan and guest Matthew Stewart (screentime expert of ScreenTimeCentral.com and Gold Derby) as they analyze the screentime among the lead and supporting roles in each.
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Jill Roberts of Woodsboro, a girl who has lifted all of our spirits tonight. An American hero, right out of the movies.” Arguably, Jill Roberts may be the most shocking killer ever to be revealed from beneath the Ghostface costume. She also boasts a motive that was ahead of the time of “Scream 4,” which only increases her longevity as a icon in horror circles. Join Ryan and guest Zach Gilbert to discuss the “Scream 4” killers, Jill and her accomplice, Charlie Walker.
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Happy Halloween, Screamers! Join Ryan, Amar, and Victor for an epic holiday-themed episode, covering updated thoughts on the “Scream” (2022) trailer, a review of “Halloween Kills,” a discussion of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), a speed round of rating of each “Halloween” film, an announcement of the “Scream” (1996) digital copy contest winner, and a Q&A with the host and contributors based on fan questions.
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“What’s your favorite scary movie?” These words literally defined a generation of horror movie fans. And the helm of this question was Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker. No matter who you talk to about “Scream,” there is almost not an instance where the 1996 original film is discussed without the resounding adoration for the opening sequence where Casey Becker gets a phone call, watches her boyfriend get murdered, and is fatally attacked herself. It is considered one of the greatest openings to any film in history and set the bar so high, arguably nothing in the “Scream” series has been able to top it. Join Ryan and guest Gerald Morris (host of the “Two Peas on a Pod” podcast) to discuss in-depth, Drew Barrymore’s involvement, the shocking opening scene, and the character of Casey Becker.
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After more than a year of pre-production, filming, and post-production, Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the fifth “Scream” film. Join Ryan, podcast contributor, Amar, and two guests, Joey Moser (journalist at AwardsDaily.com) and Victor Bernal, for coverage of the “Scream” trailer. Listen to our instant reactions of the trailer as we look ahead to the release of the new film. Additionally, make sure to follow the new Twitter handle for the “Scream with Ryan C. Showers” podcast: @ScreamWithRCS.
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When Wes Craven passed in 2015, many of us thought we would never see another “Scream” film again. However, in 2019, Paramount Pictures announced that Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (who along with producer Chad Villella make up “Radio Silence”) would be the new intrepid directors to direct the fifth entry in the franchise. Earlier in 2019, Matt and Tyler directed the comedic horror film “Ready or Not.” The film was successful with critics and at the box office. Join Ryan to discuss “Ready or Not” in depth, and how this film could inform and foreshadow critical aspects of the new “Scream” movie. Matt Neglia, Dan Bayer, and Josh Parham appear as the panel of film critics and reunite with Ryan for the first time since his time at NextBestPicture.com.
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Kirby Reed became one of the most legendary characters in the “Scream” movie franchise when “Scream 4” premiered. To this day, fans are still enthralled by the performance Hayden Panettiere gave as the tomboy, somewhat androgynous horror movie lover. She was ahead of her time. Due to the fact there has never been a confirmation about the status of Kirby’s attack, fans regularly debate whether she survived the ending of “Scream 4” or if she died. And "Scream 5" may not even tell us the answer and avoid the topic altogether. Join Ryan and guest TJ Finecey (host of @GothamOutsiders) to discuss Kirby the Great, a once-in-a-lifetime character.
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Note: We had some minor audio issues with this episode but hope you still enjoy the show - thank you for your support and understanding, everyone!
Happy Autumn, Screamers! Join Ryan and Amar for 15th episode of “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers.” Ryan and Amar discuss the spirit of Fall and Halloween, the first round of reviews of “Halloween Kills,” and looking ahead to the fifth “Scream” film due for release in January. They also answer questions sent in by fans of the podcast show, and announce the winner of the Twitter contest for free digital copies of “Scream 2” and “Scream 3.”
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“I’m going to blame the movies. It’s cool, huh? It’s never been done before.” The late 1990s were plagued with a debate, “Do movies encourage violence?” Scream 2 grabbed that issue by the horns and made it a centerpiece in the arc of its narrative. Mickey Altieri’s motive is the most unlike any of the other six people under the Ghostface costume. He wanted to have this public debate about violence in cinema. Join Ryan and guest JJ Hodges to discuss Mickey Altieri, his motive, the public discourse, and impact of his reveal as a Ghostface killer.
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“Hollywood is about death.” There were the Woodsboro murders. There were the Winsor College murders. And then there were the Hollywood murders. Join Ryan and guest Beto of the Boys, Booze, and Blood podcast to discuss Hollywood and Los Angeles as the controversial setting for “Scream 3,” the commentary on the film industry, and the backstory involving Hollywood over the course of the third film.
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“What’s a matter, Sid? It looks like you’ve seen a ghost.” Scream is unlike other horror franchises. Whereas Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, and Jason Voorhees are the central figures in each of their film series, “Scream” is separated because it is driven by Sidney Prescott who is haunted by Ghostface. In each film, someone new is revealed to be under the mask. Join Ryan and guest Rene Gonzalez Jr. as they discuss the antagonist at the heart of the “Scream” film series, Ghostface, and the legacy of the famous costume, killers, and voice.
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“It’s a lot scarier when there is no motive, Sid.” The ones who started it all, Billy Loomis and Stu Macher set the standard of quality for every “Scream” killer who came after them. Join Ryan and guest Bradley Ryan (owner of ScreamQueenShop.com) for a discussion of the two killers from the original “Scream” movie, their motives and legacy within the series, and analysis of their unique relationship as depicted by Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard.
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The horror genre oftentimes glosses over the trauma its characters experience. Or horror films depict trauma in the most extreme sense that renders the commentary useless. However, that’s not the case with “Scream.” Join Ryan and guest Zacary Landolt (host of “In Another World” podcast) to discuss the manner and effectiveness of the way the “Scream” series portrays trauma with its heroine, Sidney Prescott, her mother, Maureen Prescott, and other surviving characters in the series.
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“It All Began with a Scream” is a new book which recounts a behind-the-scenes history of the “Scream” franchise as told by the people who experienced it first-hand: the cast and crew. Join Ryan for a conversation with the book’s author, Padraic Maroney. They discuss the content in the book, the exclusive interviews conducted with cast and crew members, and the production drama that plagued the sets of the first four “Scream” films.
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