SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

We all love SCREAM. However, we all have one or two things about each film that could have been better. Today, Ryan is joined by Pablo to constructively analyze Scream 1-6 by naming one flaw of each film. Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley to discuss "Down Bad" by Taylor Swift and preview this month's Patreon-exclusive audio commentary, "Alien Resurrection." No SCREAM 7 Trailer Watching! Scream Story...

As we enter the home stretch of the anticipation for SCREAM 7, fans have been overwhelmed with a flurry of new marketing materials for the upcoming film. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to discuss the Scream 7 Super Bowl Trailer, the new poster of Neve Campbell in the style of the 1996 poster with Drew Barrymore, the cast credits, new featurette centered around writer/director...

In the first ever public release of an audio commentary, Ryan narrates his thoughts as watches SCREAM 3, explaining his steadfast commitment to unlocking the beauty and worthiness of the previously criticized third entry of the SCREAM series. Ryan analyzes every detail of the filmmaking, story, and character work in this episode. This episode of SWRCS is the quintessential argument for Scream 3 as...

In this episode, Ryan recaps Kevin Williamson's career as a groundbreaking writer before he assumes the role of director for SCREAM 7. Ryan and Juani discuss Kevin's work, including Scream, Scream 2, Scream 4, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween H20, The Faculty, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Dawson's Creek, The Following, The Vampire Diaries, and Sick. Ryan and Juani then discuss some of the top n...

In this episode, Ryan analyzes the too-early projections for the SCREAM 7 box office by BoxOfficePro of $20M-$40, and Box Office and $28M-$36M by Box Office Theory. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and TJ for the second annual SWRCS box office draft for the year of 2026, hosted by Tony Squares (host of "Survivor Squared"). To end the episode, Ryan is joined by Sam for a Buffy-Taylor Swift crossover to...

In this episode, Ryan covers the discourse around the marketing of SCREAM 7. Ryan recaps a breakdown of how Scream 7 is either on the same schedule or ahead of schedule of the marketing for Scream 5 and 6 from Paramount in 2022 and 2023, via BritneyVinyl. Then, Ryan and a panel of guests discuss their thoughts on the new cast poster, TV spots, the release of the Creepy Duck Design poster, new logo...

In this episode, Ryan is joined by RyanNotDyin for hot takes on everything SCREAM, Scream 7, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Specifically, Ryan² discuss statements from 2022 involving Sam Carpenter, the requel, and Julie James that have come full circle in 2026. They also discuss how Scream 7 is "restoration" for the franchise, should Scream (2022) have skipped the Carpenter story in favor of...

In this episode, Ryan reports on the new SCREAM 7 cast poster, featuring a dozen cast members and a new design in the style of the other Spyglass/Paramount style posters. First, Ryan is joined by graphic designer, Christian Ranke, then chats with the 'straight bros' Josh and TJ, and concludes with podcast veteran, Cassi, who all talk the new poster, TV spot, and all things SCREAM 7. Follow us @Scr...

In the second part of this discussion, Ryan is joined by Jess to predict and muse about Sidney as a mother in SCREAM 7. Specifically, Ryan and Jess analyze how Sidney's original storyline was intertwined with her mother, Maureen Prescott, and the parallel with her now that she has her own daughter.   In addition, Ryan briefly shares thoughts on the Scream 7 official cast poster released on Wednesd...

In this two-part event, Ryan investigates the most talked about aspect of SCREAM 7: Sidney Prescott as a mother, given the history and themes of the Wes Craven films. Ryan is joined by Brittany to predict and muse about Sidney's storyline, Sidney as a mother, and her relationship with her daughter, Tatum. In addition, Ryan briefly outlines the new impending SCREAM 7 marketing that began this week...

Skeet Ulrich recently shared that the original plan for Scream 5-Scream 6-Scream 7 was for Billy Loomis to slowly turn his daughter and main character, Sam Carpenter, into the Ghostface killer. While, Scream 7 reverted the storyline back to Sidney Prescott, this news puts into perspective odd choices about Scream 5 & 6 and an uncomfortable trend in modern horror films' messaging. In this episode,...

In this Friday news episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo. First, Ryan and Anthony perform a year-in-review speed round of 20 horror films (such as "Weapons," "Sinners," etc.) released in the year of 2025, assigning each a star out of ten. Next, Ryan and Anthony discuss news related to the Scream franchise. Some news stories are specifically related to "Scream 7," such as the IMAX release, "m...

Ryan performs an audio commentary of Wes Craven's masterpiece, "Scream 2" (1997). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience. NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries.

In this Monday release, Ryan is joined by Carrie to discuss continuity errors and goofs in the Wes Craven era of films. (See Patreon to follow along with the slideshow.) Ryan and Carrie summarize whether the continuity errors are a genuine filmmaking issue. Then, Ryan is joined by Mark and Sarah for Scream 7 trailer thoughts and to review "The End of an Era" documentary about Taylor Swift. Scream...

Happy 2026! In the first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by the Patreon members of the podcast to talk everything and anything: Scream 7, Scream 1-6, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Taylor Swift, Wicked: For Good, Sarah Michelle Gellar, etc. Cheers to the holiday season and the new page as we approach the release of Scream 7! The Final Scream Thoughts with Jess Holiday Group Zoom Buffy Screa...

In the final episode of 2025, Zack Cherry (Youtuber, host of The Cherry Picker) reunites with Ryan for the first time in almost two years. Ryan and Zack discuss the Scream 7 trailer, philosophy on Scream, and currents events within the franchise. Then, Zack discusses his new project, "Macabre", and they review horror films released alongside Scream 3 in the year of 2000, that celebrated their 25th...

At long last, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the original "Scream" (1996). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience. NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries. 

In today's episode, Ryan talks with Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"), writer of "The Final Scream." Since the premiere on Friday, Ryan and Joe discuss their third and final spec script collaboration, imagining an end to the Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers storyline, featuring Mark Kincaid and Sidney's young daughters since the "Scream 7" film to be released in Feb...

In this milestone 275th episode, Ryan presents "The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written by Joe Vallese (LA-Times Bestselling Writer of "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). This script envisions what Scream 7 could have looked like had Sidney been married to Mark Kincaid and if the story followed her as a mother to young children. This is the third Sidney Pres...

In today's episode, Ryan hosts Josh and Breia to deep dive into the original, iconic "Scream" (1996) finale. They discuss the way this sequence outlined the formula for SCREAM finales that came after, as well as the identity of the killers, why they are important in slasher history, Sidney Prescott's first earth-shattering finale, Neve Campbell's performance, the violence, Gale Weathers's spoiler...

Please enjoy this sneak peek at "The Final Scream," a script by Joe Vallese, premiering on Friday, December 19, 2025 on this podcast. This trailer features the character/cast list for the story, and a short scene with Sidney and Gale reviewing the history of Ghostface. Tune in Friday for the full script! Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

12 Ghostface killers. 12 songs from "The Life of a Showgirl." December 12th. In this episode, Ryan and Ashley assign each of the twelve Ghostface killers a song by Taylor Swift from "The Life of a Showgirl" and explain each Scream character's personality through the song. This episode also wishes Taylor Swift a happy birthday, where Ryan and Ashley play "this or that" with her albums folklore and...

Happy holidays! Happy Scream 7! In this episode, Ryan continues coverage of the Scream 7 trailer, featuring Joey Noberini creator of "The Scream Vault," and Josh and Justine from the "Scream Queens Podcast." Each member offers a unique perspective about the history of the franchise and untapped points of view about the Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott-focused trailer for Scream 7. Then, Ryan and...

In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film's reaction from cri...

Ryan spent the last two years unflinchingly standing in solidarity with Neve Campbell and the Scream franchise, and supported continuing on with Scream 7. A vast majority of fans believe the trailer for Scream 7 is terrific and this entry has some of the greatest potential ever in the series due to the talent involved. However, in an effort to display objectivity, this episode explores potential r...