SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

Jill Roberts of Woodsboro, a girl who has lifted all of our spirits tonight. An American hero, right out of the movies." Arguably, Jill Roberts may be the most shocking killer ever to be revealed from beneath the Ghostface costume. She also boasts a motive that was ahead of the time of "Scream 4," which only increases her longevity as a icon in horror circles. Join Ryan and guest Zach Gilbert to d...

Happy Halloween, Screamers! Join Ryan, Amar, and Victor for an epic holiday-themed episode, covering updated thoughts on the "Scream" (2022) trailer, a review of "Halloween Kills," a discussion of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), a speed round of rating of each "Halloween" film, an announcement of the "Scream" (1996) digital copy contest winner, and a Q&A with...

"What's your favorite scary movie?" These words literally defined a generation of horror movie fans. And the helm of this question was Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker. No matter who you talk to about "Scream," there is almost not an instance where the 1996 original film is discussed without the resounding adoration for the opening sequence where Casey Becker gets a phone call, watches her boyfriend...

After more than a year of pre-production, filming, and post-production, Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the fifth "Scream" film. Join Ryan, podcast contributor, Amar, and two guests, Joey Moser (journalist at AwardsDaily.com ) and Victor Bernal, for coverage of the "Scream" trailer. Listen to our instant reactions of the trailer as we look ahead to the release of the new film. Addi...

When Wes Craven passed in 2015, many of us thought we would never see another "Scream" film again. However, in 2019, Paramount Pictures announced that Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (who along with producer Chad Villella make up "Radio Silence") would be the new intrepid directors to direct the fifth entry in the franchise. Earlier in 2019, Matt and Tyler directed the comedic horror film...

Kirby Reed became one of the most legendary characters in the "Scream" movie franchise when "Scream 4" premiered. To this day, fans are still enthralled by the performance Hayden Panettiere gave as the tomboy, somewhat androgynous horror movie lover. She was ahead of her time. Due to the fact there has never been a confirmation about the status of Kirby's attack, fans regularly debate whether she...

Note: We had some minor audio issues with this episode but hope you still enjoy the show - thank you for your support and understanding, everyone!  Happy Autumn, Screamers! Join Ryan and Amar for 15th episode of "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers." Ryan and Amar discuss the spirit of Fall and Halloween, the first round of reviews of "Halloween Kills," and looking ahead to the fifth "Scream" film due for...

"I'm going to blame the movies. It's cool, huh? It's never been done before." The late 1990s were plagued with a debate, "Do movies encourage violence?" Scream 2 grabbed that issue by the horns and made it a centerpiece in the arc of its narrative. Mickey Altieri's motive is the most unlike any of the other six people under the Ghostface costume. He wanted to have this public debate about violence...

"Hollywood is about death." There were the Woodsboro murders. There were the Winsor College murders. And then there were the Hollywood murders. Join Ryan and guest Beto of the Boys, Booze, and Blood podcast to discuss Hollywood and Los Angeles as the controversial setting for "Scream 3," the commentary on the film industry, and the backstory involving Hollywood over the course of the third film. ...

"What's a matter, Sid? It looks like you've seen a ghost." Scream is unlike other horror franchises. Whereas Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, and Jason Voorhees are the central figures in each of their film series, "Scream" is separated because it is driven by Sidney Prescott who is haunted by Ghostface. In each film, someone new is revealed to be under the mask. Join Ryan and guest Rene Gonzalez Jr....

"It's a lot scarier when there is no motive, Sid." The ones who started it all, Billy Loomis and Stu Macher set the standard of quality for every "Scream" killer who came after them. Join Ryan and guest Bradley Ryan (owner of ScreamQueenShop.com) for a discussion of the two killers from the original "Scream" movie, their motives and legacy within the series, and analysis of their unique relationsh...

The horror genre oftentimes glosses over the trauma its characters experience. Or horror films depict trauma in the most extreme sense that renders the commentary useless. However, that's not the case with "Scream." Join Ryan and guest Zacary Landolt (host of "In Another World" podcast) to discuss the manner and effectiveness of the way the "Scream" series portrays trauma with its heroine, Sidney...

"It All Began with a Scream" is a new book which recounts a behind-the-scenes history of the "Scream" franchise as told by the people who experienced it first-hand: the cast and crew. Join Ryan for a conversation with the book's author, Padraic Maroney. They discuss the content in the book, the exclusive interviews conducted with cast and crew members, and the production drama that plagued the set...

Introduction Get to Know Lexi Williams Sidney and Gale as Final Girls Sidney's Love Life The Gender War of the Original Trilogy Sidney v. Misogynists Scream 1: The Girlfriend Killers, Sex, Violence Scream 2: Fighters, Agency, Believing Women Scream 3: #MeToo, the Ultimate Final Girl, Strong Women, Gender Reversals Scream 4: Female Killer, Bechdel Test, Visual Cues, Exclusion of Men Scream Speed Ro...

Introduction Get to Know Jarrell Corbin Scream 2 Opening Hallie, Sidney's Best Friend Joel, the Camera Man Tyson in Scream 3 Anthony Perkins in Scream 4 Scream Speed Round with Jarrell Corbin Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Guest Twitter: @Corbinburnsin Gues...

Introduction Main Show Get to Know Anthony Chambliss Randy's Death Debbie Salt Laurie Metcalf's Performance Mrs. Loomis Legacy as a Killer A "Kavanaugh Mom" Scream Speed Round with Anthony Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Guest Twitter: @PodcastBlizzy

Introduction Main Show Get to Know the Guest  No More "Scream" Films Announcement, Filming, and New Trilogy April 15, 2011 Release The Purpose of Scream 4 Scream 4 vs. The Original Trilogy Scream Speed Round with the Guest Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Gue...

Introduction Main Show Get to Know Cody Dericks Pre-Scream 1990s The Scream Era (Scream 1-3) Thumbs up, Thumbs Down I Know What You Did Last Summer Alien: Resurrection Halloween H20 I Still Know What You Did Last Summer The Faculty Urban Legend Bride of Chucky Teaching Mrs. Tingle Final Destination  Halloween Resurrection Did Scream Benefit Horror for the Better? Scream 4 Didn't Have an "Era" Will...

Introduction Main Show Get to Know the Guest Surviving Four Films David Arquette Tweet Sidney/Neve Campbell Gale/Courteney Cox Dewey/David Arquette Hopes for Scream 5 Scream Speed Round with the Guest Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim

Introduction Main Show Get to Know the Guest Melissa Barrera In the Heights Sam Carpenter's Role in Scream 5 Comments in the Press Scream Speed Round Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Guest Twitter: @mschwartz95

Introduction Main Show Getting to Know the Host and Guest News/Updates Courteney Cox Birthday Wish Hopes for Scream 5 Mission Statement  Scream Speed Round A Quick Thanks Conclusion Follow Us Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers Guest Twitter: @showers05