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Scream (1996)

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Reviews Counted:1293

Fresh:1124

Rotten:169

Average Rating:7.4/10

Consensus: A great mixed of bone chilling suspense and witty dialogues.

Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: A hyper-intelligent serial killer preys on the teenage denizens of a small town, using their fascination with horror movie conventions to set up his diabolical doings. An intelligent, well-crafted... A hyper-intelligent serial killer preys on the teenage denizens of a small town, using their fascination with horror movie conventions to set up his diabolical doings. An intelligent, well-crafted thriller from the creator of "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET." The deluxe version contains a behind-the-scenes featurette and running audio commentary from Craven. [More]

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Henry Winkler, Joseph Whipp, Liev Schreiber, Frances Lee McCain

Director: Wes Craven

Director: Wes Craven
Screenwriter: Kevin Williamson
Producer: Cathy Konrad, Cary Woods
Composer: Marco Beltrami

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Dec 2, 1997

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  • A crowd-pleasing smash hit with a sizzling cast -- critics are calling SCREAM the hippest thriller of the year! Afer a series of mysterious deaths, a seemingly peaceful community becomes a place where no one is safe ... and everyone is suspect! That's when an offbeat group of friends rally to unlock the town's deadly secrets ... and get caught up in a lively mix of thrills, chills, and surprises! With hot stars Drew Barrymore (CHARLIE'S ANGELS), Courteney Cox (TV's FRIENDS), Neve Campbell (54), Skeet Ulrich (AS GOOD AS IT GETS), and David Arquette (BEAUTIFUL GIRLS).
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