The Scream Movies Aren’t Scary (And That’s Okay)

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If a horror franchise isn't scary, is it still good? That's definitely a good question, and in the case of the Scream franchise, it's something that comes up a lot. Like many other movies in the horror genre, Scream has jump scares, creepy characters, and death scenes. It's a true slasher franchise with all the elements that people would expect. Of course, what sets it apart is that it makes fun of tropes and things that appear in all of these movies, and it has a big sense of humor.

While Scream isn't a scary franchise, it's still one of the most compelling and fun to watch, and it's unlikely that any other franchise will ever win more fans.

Which Scream Movie Has The Best Ending?

There are endless good things to say about the Scream franchise, even just beginning with the first movie from 1996. Sidney is one of the most exciting final girl characters, she has a solid friend group and good backstory, and Stu (Matthew Lillard) is a solid Ghostface. But are the Scream movies scary? Most people would say no due to the hilarious dialogue, goofy moments, and campy kills in each of the five films in the slasher franchise. Although these films aren't going to feel horrifying to most viewers, they're super entertaining, which counts for a lot.

What audiences love about Scream is how it deconstructs slasher tropes. There are so many great examples of this. In the first movie, when Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) holds court at a party and explains horror movie rules, Randy says that people say «I'll be right back» and then leave the room, only to be murdered. Of course, fans know that Tatum Riley (Rose McGowan) goes into the basement to get beer and is killed when her body is crushed by the garage door.

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