SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

Ryan C. Showers and contributor Jess Melendez use the soft, rumored announcement of "Scream 8" as a "Sidney story" to analyze and compare the "Scream" and "Halloween" franchises, focusing on the necessity and public perception of Neve Campbell and Jamie Lee Curtis. Specifically, they take a long-arc view of both franchises and compare the Danielle Harris entries of "Halloween" in the 1980s to "Scr...

Ryan watches and performs an audio commentary of "Final Destination" (2000), just after the release of "Final Destination: Bloodlines." Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing to Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, BlueSky, and Youtube. Host & CEO: @ScreamWithRCS  Producers: @squirrelandspud9 @ninnetimes @joneshiphop @tjonesfilms

Ryan C. Showers and Cory Wilson delve into the character development of Sidney Prescott across the Scream franchise by examining key scenes that do not contain any horror violence, but rather feature Sidney emotionally speaking with another character. Ryan and Cory emphasize the depth of her character and anticipate future scenes of similar ilk for Sidney in Scream 7. In addition, Ryan and Ashley...

In this news episode, Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo dissect the news surrounding elevated rumors about Scream 8 being another chapter in the story of Sidney Prescott and the Scream 7 trailer rollout. Ryan and Anthony also react to the first footage for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the announcement of Jenna Ortega starring in a film by the controversial director David O. Russell. Later in the episode,...

In this episode, Ryan previews the box office results for "Scream 7" with Cheese, Tony and Kellerman from the "Box Office Buds" podcast, and taps Josh Carr and producer TJ Jones for additional predictions. Each guest answers whether Scream 7's opening weekend will be "over or under" the projected amount of $50 million, and weighs factors of the returning cast and previous controversy against the m...

In this episode, Ryan invites Sam Levy to celebrate a selection of music choices from the SCREAM films. In addition, Ryan asks Sam, "What is your SCREAM philosophy," kicking off a new segment for the podcast. Also, Ryan and Sam investigate their love for the television shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "The Good Wife."  Introduction Scream Speed Round Music in Scream Buffy the Vampire Slayer Th...

Gossip! Ryan and his guests dissect the recent contradictory statements made by Jenna Ortega and Christopher Landon involving SCREAM 7, as well as Landon's reasons for leaving his role as director for SCREAM 7 after he and his family received death threats following the exit of Melissa Barrera from the franchise. Also in this episode, Ryan pays tribute to one of his favorite podcasts "I've Had It"...

In the inaugural Friday episode of the podcast, Ryan C. Showers and guest Justin from Epic Film Guys discuss a variety of Horror News topics. In this premiere "Headlines with RCS" segment, Ryan and Justin announce an upcoming, special in-person, screening of "Scream 2," celebrate Marco Beltrami's return to score "Scream 7," and share predictions about character fates in the franchise. The conversa...

In this episode, Ryan announces the podcast will now release new episodes every Friday as well as every Tuesday. The conversation delves into the importance of differing opinions in the SCREAM community, the excitement surrounding Scream 7, and the changing dynamics of the fandom. The conversation underscores the importance of character development and meaningful storytelling in the Scream franchi...

This week, Ryan and guests investigate and analyze the relationships of Sidney Prescott over the SCREAM series with Billy Loomis, Derek Feldman, Mark Kincaid, and the potential of her marriage to Mark Evans in Scream 7. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Overview of Sidney's Love Life "Delicate" Scream Story and Speed Round Billy Loomis Derek Feldman Mark Kincaid The Potential of...

"We are the weirdos, mister." This month, Ryan performs the first ever full-length audio commentary of the podcast for The Craft (1996). Ryan chose The Craft because it acts as the prologue to the late 90s horror teen genre starring Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich released just six months before the original Scream. This episode is available exclusively for Patreon subscribers. Sign up for the Patr...

Welcome to Jill's America! On April 15, 2011, Scream 4 released into theaters and Jill Roberts shocked the hearts and minds of horror moviegoers. Today, April 15, 2025, Ryan and the Patreon community celebrate Jill Roberts as one of the best (if not the definitive best) Ghostface killers in the history of the SCREAM franchise.  Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Why We Love Jill R...

Ryan previews his upcoming audio commentary for The Craft (1996) coming soon exclusively to Patreon members!  Visit  www.patreon.com/screamwithrcs to sign up today! 

This week, experience Ryan's adventure to the 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut last week with a documentary style episode where Ryan recounts in real time meeting SCREAM stars David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Rose Mc Gowan, Jamie Kennedy, and Dermot Mulroney. Additionally, Ryan previews the premiere of the first audio commentary for the podcast, "The Craft" releasing Thursday, April...

Happy April, also known as Scream 4 month! Ryan is joined by Ivan to discuss the time around  Scream 4 – the production, the fandom, the release, the reception – and what has changed since 2011. Then, more importantly, Ryan and Ivan will discuss how the Scream 4 era is different from the Radio Silence/Requel era of Scream (2022) and Scream VI, and the new Kevin Williamson directed era we are enter...

This week is dedicated to the fallen member of the "Scream" trio, David Arquette and Dewey Riley. First, Ryan covers the announcement that Arquette will appear as Dewey in "Scream 7" as well as the news that "Cat in the Hat" will be released on the same day as "Scream 7."  Then, Ryan is joined by Cassi and Sarah to rank the five Dewey Riley appearances and David Arquette's performances so far from...

This week is dedicated to the super-legacy member of the Scream franchise, the only person to star in all six films, Courteney Cox and Gale Weathers. Ryan is joined by Jude to rank the six Gale Weathers appearances and Courteney Cox's performances so far from best to least best. Jude also shares his Scream Story and answers to the speed round questions. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Intro...

This week is dedicated to our heroine, Sidney Prescott and Neve Campbell. First, Ryan reflects on what Sidney returning to the franchise as the main character means and how special it is. Then, Quentin joins Ryan to rank the five Sidney Prescott appearances and Neve Campbell's performances so far from best to least best. Ryan and Quentin also discuss the Buffy reboot and the return of Sarah Michel...

This week, Ryan announces new changes coming to the podcast. This show will be the final "Patreon episode" of the podcast as they have been designed thus far in the history of SWRCS. Starting next month in April, Ryan will begin offering audio commentaries as the primary bonus content for Patreon subscribers. In addition, Ryan is joined by the Creative Producer, Ashley Summers, to welcome the new...

For the last episode of February 2025, Ryan presents a Valentine's Day special. Ryan hosts the Patreon community to discuss Scream-inspired slasher "Valentine" (2001), Mason Gooding as a leading man in the newly released holiday slasher "Heart Eyes" (2025), and character crushes from the "Scream" franchise. Then, Ryan and Michael Schwartz make final Oscar predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards. L...

This week, Ryan hosts his Patreon supporters to discuss everything Scream 7. Ryan and his guests discuss Scream 7 predictions, the Joel McHale casting as Sidney's husband, the return of the Meeks twins, the new cast featuring McKenna Grace and Anna Camp, as well as recentering the narrative around Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox). Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwit...

Ryan celebrates the podcast's milestone 200th episode. Ryan and his guests discuss the news about Scream 7, Scott Foley and Matthew Lillard joining the cast, Mason Gooding's recent comments, and Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a reboot. In this episode, Ryan announces a new creative producer, Ashley Summers from the Squirrel and Spud shop. Guests include Amar Karim, S...

On February 4th, Scream 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary. To properly honor his top film of the franchise, Ryan invites everyone in the Patreon who ranks the film as the best in the series or their favorite sequel to share what makes it so special. Also, Ryan also speaks about the history of Scream 3 and how its reputation has shifted over time. In addition, Ryan covers the news that Scott Foley...

This week, Ryan covers the year of 2024 in film. First, Ryan covers his top 10 films of 2024 and goes through his personal "SWRCS Awards" for the past year of cinema. Then, Anthony Dapuzzo joins Ryan to give a thumbs up or down to each horror film released in 2024. Then, for Patreon subscribers, Ryan is joined by Carrie Tenney to discuss reactions to watching the pilot for Kevin Williamson's show,...

Scream 7 directed by Kevin Williamson, starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, is now two weeks into production. Last week, a bombshell was dropped when it was announced that Patrick Dempsey will not play Sidney's husband in Scream 7. Sidney's husband will not be Mark Kincaid but rather a new character named Mark Evans played by Joel McHale. Ryan discusses these dynamics as well as the return of...