Scream

What’s your favorite scary movie? When Scream hit theaters in 1996, director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson sliced open the horror genre and stitched it back together with razor-sharp wit. This wasn’t just another slasher flick—it was a self-aware thrill ride that poked fun at the rules of horror while delivering genuine scares, mystery, and one of the most iconic killers in movie history: Ghostface.

By mixing suspense, humor, and biting commentary, Scream revitalized horror for a new generation. Its clever blend of meta-humor and real menace spawned sequels, a TV series, and a devoted fanbase that treats every “Hello, Sidney” like a nostalgic battle cry. Decades later, Scream remains a modern classic—balancing nostalgia for the genre’s golden age with fresh blood (sometimes literally) in every new installment.

From its instantly recognizable mask to its endlessly quotable moments, Scream is both a love letter to horror and a cultural landmark that refuses to stay dead.