"I Scream, You Scream..."

Yes, Scream 4 has nearly arrived to us and it's only a week away! It's been eleven (!) years since we have seen a new chapter in the assumed three-movie franchise, and for awhile another installment was rumored but mostly hushed away by Wes Craven to keep Scream a trilogy. But he thankfully changed his mind and opened up the series to new twists and turns which many people are eternally grateful for, especially after the latest film was considered a overall let down to many fans. I am ecstatic to go to the midnight showing, which is always the most fun with all of the enthusiastic people around me making the experience a true crowd pleaser.

Other horror franchises have come along and only stay along because of the money people pay to see something they know will be forgotten trash (i.e Saw), but ones such as Scream have resonated and endured for fans and regular moviegoers because of the indelible mark it has left on history, and featuring genuine thrills, laughs, action  and dimensional characters who grow and change and who we grow to love and care for. The opening of Scream 4 -- the hype, the anticipation, the excitement, the loyal fans of the series -- all make the film something of a true cinematic event for horror fans.

All of this started, of course, in 1996 when the original film became a phenomenon and groundbreaking piece of pop culture. I'll go into more detail about the three films soon in separate posts.

But are you excited for Scream 4? Are you a fan of the series?