#074 - "Scream" - The Movie That Plays You For a Fool

This week, we’re talking about SCREAM—a film that is equally funny as it is dark. We’ll break down its themes, explore deeper meanings behind the scenes, and discuss character motivations. Plus, we’ll talk a little sh*t. SCREAM is about: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game. Chapters: 00:00 Post movie rating & reaction 04:32 Hiding the killer from the audience 07:28 Perfectly executed jump scares 09:39 The perfect opening scene 11:50 The killer is a terrible fighter + the movie's self awareness 15:38 Discussing the killers and their motivation 20:40 Billy wanted to get laid too much 23:23 To be fair the dad kind of sucked 25:12 The scream franchise & horror movies 33:51 Breaking down the cinematography 36:23 Off-brand Johnny Depp as the killer 40:32 Avoiding the overly corny 42:15 Final thoughts 📢 Join the Conversation: What did you think of SCREAM? Do you agree with our analysis? Let us know in the comments! And if you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.