Scream 4 is a continuation of Sidney Prescott and the Ghostface killer. This time ten years passed since the killings and Sidney, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.
Now for those who are aware of this series should know that Scream is both a horror movie as well as a parody of horrors. The movie tells its audience and characters that it is a horror movie. Scream references many other horror films from House of Wax, Shaun of the Dead, Friday the Thirteenth to Psycho while using telling us frankly of the techniques used to create elements of suspense, surprise and twists in a movie. "Bet you didn't see this coming?" was part of the dialogue in Scream 4 and it is very true. I did not see it coming.
The main, supporting and cameo cast of this movie made it more awesome. We have our original cast from the previous films Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette. Supporting cast joins some well known faces such as Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Emma Roberts and Adam Brody. But my favourite bit was the beginning of the film where the illusion of a film within a film within a film is created. During this beginning segment we are treated to cameos by Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), Anna Paquin (X-Men, TruBlood) and Kristen Bell(Verionca Mars). I really like this ensemble cast, made this film all the more interesting.
The scare level was well driven by the music and sudden shifts of camera. I was surprised at the prompted moments despite knowing that it was coming.
I don't usually like scary movies unless it is horror/comedy, as the comedy balances out the horror element. But Scream 4 seems to not be that scary...but then again it's light out and I'm not home alone anymore.
In scary movie series I like Scream 4 and Final Destination 3 the best. SO if you wanted to know what all the fuss is about with these series just watch Scream 4 and Final Destination 3...rest can be skipped. If you're brave...watch them all
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