UHD Review Scream UHD Review (1 Viewer)

[Neil Middlemiss]

This year (2021) marks the 25th anniversary of Scream, a glorious invention from the minds and creativity of director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson. With Scream, not only did they create a fresh entry for the horror genre, with delightful self-awareness and relatable characterizations, but they laid the ground for a compelling universe that would carry through three sequels in Craven’s lifetime, and a fifth film in the series set to arrive in 2022. The film is clever and that’s so rare a thing to say for horror films. Craven seems to have been an expert at finding unique perspectives for the genre-his A Nightmare on Elm Street made that clear-and with Scream, he crafted a horror film that was fun, funny, frightening, and fascinating. And while landlines may seem like a bizarre concept to newer audiences, this film stands the test of time. On 4k, the film has never looked better and is an easy recommend for fans and newcomers alike.



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