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Scream (1996)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:5

Rotten:15

Average Rating:2.0/10

Consensus: A great mixed of bone chilling suspense and witty dialogues.

Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: A hyper-intelligent serial killer preys on the teenage denizens of a small town, using their fascination with horror movie conventions to set up his diabolical doings. An intelligent, well-crafted... A hyper-intelligent serial killer preys on the teenage denizens of a small town, using their fascination with horror movie conventions to set up his diabolical doings. An intelligent, well-crafted thriller from the creator of "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET." The deluxe version contains a behind-the-scenes featurette and running audio commentary from Craven. [More]

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Skeet Ulrich, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Henry Winkler, Joseph Whipp, Liev Schreiber, Frances Lee McCain

Director: Wes Craven

Director: Wes Craven
Screenwriter: Kevin Williamson
Producer: Cathy Konrad, Cary Woods
Composer: Marco Beltrami

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