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Scream

Wes Craven

1996 · USA · The Self-Aware Nineties

Scream (1996)

Directed by Wes Craven · Masters of Horror profile

Kevin Williamson's script made the rules of horror part of the plot and revived the slasher.

SlasherHorror Comedy

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Where to watch Scream

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Shaped by

Wes Craven's New Nightmare 1994
Craven's turn toward self-aware horror.
Halloween 1978
Scream's characters watch Halloween and quote its rules.

Went on to shape

Scream 7 2026
Kevin Williamson returns, now as director.

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