Is “Scream” a remake of the original? What makes this remake so good? The answer to that question depends a lot on the actors, of course. While Drew Barrymore and Wesley Snipes are great, Wes Craven’s slasher is the real winner. But the questions that keep cropping up are: Was it as good as the original? Or is it a meta-commentary on the remakes of classic horror films?
Wes Craven
Wes Craven has long been regarded as the master of horror movies. His films are well-constructed on both a scene-by-scene and thematic level. If you’re a fan of the slasher genre, this documentary is for you. It contains interviews with Craven, his writer, and other actors, producers, and cast members. You’ll also learn about the film’s pre-production problems, including the fact that Drew Barrymore changed her mind just weeks before shooting.
Wes Craven died in 2015, but his legacy continues in the form of the “Scream” franchise. The original film ushered in the modern horror genre. It was the first of its kind, and was so popular it became a pop-culture phenomenon. It has become a staple of horror cinema, introducing postmodernism and humor to a genre that had long seemed dead. In addition, there are plenty of Easter eggs in the film.
Although the film is not a masterpiece, it does stand out as a classic of the genre. Its ’90s aesthetic is undeniably dated, and the middle section drags, but it does re-energize the horror genre and the career of Wes Craven. Both Scream 2 are entertaining, anarchic romps through the slasher subgenre.
Drew Barrymore
The 1996 horror flick “Scream” starred Drew Barrymore as a woman named Casey Becker, who becomes the first victim of an unknown killer. Although the franchise was short-lived, Drew Barrymore revived her character to appear in a Halloween costume. It seems that fans have not forgotten the character and are ready for another installment. Here’s Drew Barrymore’s take on the character. You can watch the trailer below and decide for yourself if you’d like to buy the costume for this year’s Halloween party.
While Scream was a massive box office hit upon its release, its marketing campaign centered on Drew Barrymore. The poster of the film featured the actress’ face as a backdrop. In fact, she was the biggest star in the film. But the story was not as rosy as it seemed, as Barrymore’s character is killed off in the first few minutes of the movie. That was a deliberate ploy, as the actress’s character was never supposed to live past the opening scene.
Fans of the Scream franchise can look forward to another installment in 2022. Drew Barrymore’s costume from the original 1984 flick still holds up, and it’s still perfectly appropriate for Halloween. The sequels twisted fan expectations, and a new killer terrorizes teenagers in this film. While Drew Barrymore won’t be reprising her role as Sidney Prescott, other familiar faces will return to reprise their roles. The film stars Bruce Campbell, Arquette, and Cox.
Wesley Snipes
When did Wesley Snipes start screaming? It was in 1986 during the film Wildcats. The actor’s career grew from there, going on to star in action movies, comedies, and dramas. The actor has had several memorable roles throughout his career, and many of them are straight to DVD movies. His screams have been recorded and shared with fans around the world.
Despite the setbacks, Wesley Snipes continued to have solid roles in films and television shows. While he played a variety of characters during his career, he largely focused on dramatic leading roles. One of his most notable roles was his supporting role in Dolemite Is My Name, a geezer action film about the infamous Rudy Ray Moore. Snipes’s screams were a hit amongst critics, and the film earned a number of nominations.
While Snipes is not currently involved in any alleged sexual assault or abuse, he has been accused of domestic violence. Considering this, Marvel Studios may not want him in a leading role. James Gunn was recently temporarily relieved of his directing duties in the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. While his scream is not necessarily a warning signal, fans can’t help but wonder if it’s a real cry.