SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

The finale of Scream 3 has been lauded by Ryan since day one of this podcast. This week, Ryan honors the finale with a deep dive analyzing the killer reveal, final fight, Sidney Prescott arc, the writing, and filmmaking. Part One features Alex from the Youtube Channel "Podcast Now," and Part Two features Alley, aka AlleyCat, to discuss the Scream 3 finale as well as anticipation for the return of...

Last week Neve Campbell gave several interviews describing updates on the production of Scream 7. Ryan is joined by Cory Wilson to discuss the progress of the upcoming film, as well as muse about the development the franchise. Then, Ryan is joined by Garrison for a discussion about the friend groups of the Scream and Buffy universes. They discuss, compare, and contrast the trio from "Scream" 1-4,...

This week Ryan holds a birthday celebration for Wes Craven, the director and master behind the first four "Scream" films. The podcast features dozens of guests who put forth analysis of Craven's career, discussion of his construction and control of the franchise, and a discussion of #SupportScream7. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Ryan Introduction The Soul of Wes Craven #Suppo...

This week Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo (from "Never Split Up Pod")  evaluate "Scream 6" (2022) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the sixth episode in a series "rating" each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. If you liked this episode, check out the other episodes for each of the preceding films: Episode 157 for "Scream" (2022), E...

This week is part one of the "Rating Scream VI" episode, breaking down the film into smaller segments and evaluating them on a numerical scale. This week Ryan welcomes Jesse who worked on the set of Scream VI, and warms up the crowd with Amar Karim's perspective on the Scream VI rating. In Part Two next week will be the regular presentation in the same fashion as the first five in the series.  Sub...

Ryan kicks off this week with a review of "MaXXXine" and addressing rumors circulating about Scream 7. Then, Ryan uses the new Speed Round questions to evaluate Amar, Josh, Ashley, and Sarah about all things Scream: character preferences, their favorites, this-or-that, and more. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Scream Rankings Characters Scenes and Kills Podcast Specific Questio...

This week's episode is a conversation the week after "Screams," episode 155, released, where members of the Patreon community join Ryan and writer Joey Vallese to reflect on the second script episode of the podcast. Subscribe for the FULL episode at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Ryan and Joey Say Hello Gale Weathers Sidney Prescott Joel Martin Misc. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Face...

In part two of the season four premiere, Ryan ranks all 180 scenes in the first six "Scream" films from worst to best. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Shoutouts and Seasons Overview 180-120 120-80 80-40 40-1 Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Host: @ScreamWithRCS  Editor: @albertmpadilla  GIF: @robanthonyyeadon

In the season four premiere, Ryan reflects on the past three seasons, looks ahead to the next year, and discusses news regarding Scream 7 through Neve Campbell's public statements. He reviews how Sidney Prescott was originally going to be featured in "Scream VI," and how this information could be restructured for the seventh film. In addition, Ryan unveils new speed round questions for future gues...

Ryan is joined by members of the Patreon to wish Courteney Cox, our legendary Gale Weathers, a happy birthday. Courteney turns 60 on June 15. Ryan and the Patreons share what they love most about Courteney, Gale, and her legacy. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Ryan Introduction Meeting Courteney Cox Monica/Friends The Evolution of Gale Weathers The Future  Conclusion Find us on...

This week Ryan covers Taylor Swift. Although not the most specifically SCREAM episode in podcast history, Ryan recounts what Taylor Swift means to him and how he relates her to SCREAM. In addition, he is joined by a half dozen Patreon to give their Taylor Swift stories and speed round answers.  Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Ryan's Taylor Story Taylor Swift Stories Speed Round...

This week Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to review "Abigail," the latest film by Radio Silence and starring Melissa Barrera. This movie has strong crossover in creative talent in front of and behind the camera with "Scream" (2022) and "Scream VI." Therefore, this episode investigates the success of the vampire flick, now that it has exited theaters and is available on streaming.  Listen to...

This week Ryan gives an overview of all the events that have transpired this past year regarding SCREAM 7, including news about filming dates and the revelation that Melissa Barrera was not, in fact, "fired." Then, Ryan is joined by Dante for a discussion about the Wes Craven legacy "Scream" films and how Sidney's trauma is developed in Scream 4. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction...

Mother! Maureen Prescott and her mysterious backstory was the backbone of the original Scream trilogy. Sidney Prescott was defined as the greatest final girl of all time in how she processed her mother's past. This week, Ryan is joined by Sarah and Jess to celebrate Maureen Prescott and probe at the theme of motherhood in Scream, and what is to come for Sidney as a mother in Scream 7. Subscribe on...

This week Ryan, Amar Karim, and Anthony Dapuzzo (from "Never Split Up Pod")  evaluate "Scream 5" (2022) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the fifth episode in a series "rating" each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. In addition, Ryan welcomes Rick and Marquez to the podcast with the Scream Story and Speed Round segments.  If...

Last week, you heard Ryan's performance of the Gale-centric "SCREAMS," a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet"). Now, Ryan and Joe deep dive into the script, its themes, the character arcs of Gale and Sidney, the killers, and heavy themes of the media, true crime, and murder. In addition, Ryan and Joe discuss the process of creating this story af...

This week, Ryan performs and reads out (like an audiobook) "SCREAMS,"  a spec script written by LA-Times bestselling writer Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). This is a Gale Weathers centric story about true crime, the media, and Gale's controversial legacy. Sidney Prescott is a co-lead with Gale, and Kirby Reed plays a prominent role against Ghostface. This is a...

This week, Ryan covers the Alien franchise in relation to Scream, in particular the way Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien: Resurrection (1997) mirror the first four Scream films. In addition, the podcast panel discusses Ellen Ripley's legacy as a final girl. Ryan is joined by podcast editor Albert Padilla (host of The Cantina Cast podcast) and Quentin Harrison for this epic co...

Scream 4 Time! To celebrate the anniversary of its theatrical release of April 15, 2011, Ryan, Amar Karim, and Anthony Dapuzzo (from "Never Split Up Pod")  evaluate "Scream 4" (2000) by breaking down the film into smaller sections and grading each section. This is the fourth episode in a series "rating" each of the SCREAM films as though they were television seasons. If you liked this episode, che...

This week Ryan opens the show by addressing how Scream 7 is thriving, as well as theories about its production and storyline. Then, Darren Stein (director of "Jawbreaker," "Sparkler," "GBF") joins Ryan as a special guest to discuss the 1990s, Scream, and the 25 year legacy of his masterpiece, "Jawbreaker." Ryan welcomes a group of new Patreon guests who share their Scream Story and speed round ans...

The final girls of the SCREAM franchise are legendary. Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, Sam Carpenter, and Tara Carpenter were memorable in each of their appearances in the series. Yet, this week, Ryan and a group of Patreons evaluate which character arcs of the final girls in the particular films represent a complete change and drastic evolution of the character from their first scene to the last....

Ryan celebrates the 150th episode with the greatest news to come out of the SCREAM franchise in years: Neve Campbell will return and star in SCREAM 7, and franchise screenwriter Kevin Williamson will direct for the first time in the franchise after writing Scream 1, 2, and 4. Ryan is joined by Amar, Josh and TJ to discuss the news, the controversy in the fandom, the future, as well as the podcast...

The death of Dewey Riley broke hearts around the world when the fifth "Scream" movie premiered in 2022. Now that time has passed, fans are divided whether this was the correct decision. In this week's episode, Ryan presents the question, "Should Dewey have died?" Ryan is joined by more than 15 Patreons to hear their answers.  Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Extr...

Ryan and a panel of Patreons celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic, Cruel Intentions starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe. In addition, Ryan announces the SWRCS Awards, Best of 2023, in the week prior to the Oscars, highlighting films like "Scream VI," "Oppenheimer," "Thanksgiving," "Sick," and more. Listen to the full review on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Introduction Grou...

SCREAMS is a spec script written by Los Angeles Times bestselling writer, Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). It is a Gale Weathers-centric story, featuring Sidney Prescott and Kirby Reed in prominent roles. SCREAMS explores true crime, the media, content creation, and the controversial legacy of Gale Weathers. This script is a sequel to the "Scream 7" script writ...