Messiah
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What's the feedback on this one?
I went to see it quite a few times at the theater. Unfortunately, it was rarely with a packed audience. Mostly I always had the auditorium to myself. Sad, really. Did I like the film, though? Well... I thought it was marginally better than part 3 (though Roman Bridger remains my favorite killer).
I honestly think they need to put the SCREAM films out to pasture. Their time has come and gone.
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Howler
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I honestly think they need to put the SCREAM films out to pasture. Their time has come and gone.
I agree.
I have no interest in seeing this at all. It's all been down hill since the first.
I think Craven had another trilogy in mind, but for one reason or another, I believe it's now on hold. Hopefully forever.
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Messiah
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I have to admit that I really like SCREAM 2. I think it's on par with the original.
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Howler
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I have to admit that I really like SCREAM 2. I think it's on par with the original.
I couldn't get into part 2. I found the last 20 or so minutes were a little too imaginative. Yes I know that should be a good thing. It just didn't work for me though.
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Messiah
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What do you mean by "a little too imaginative"? That's interesting. I'd like to hear more.
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Howler
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What do you mean by "a little too imaginative"? That's interesting. I'd like to hear more.
With where they went with the killer/s. I almost feel that they weren't sure who the killer/s would be until they were almost finished the film, then they just closed there eye's and pulled a name/s out of a hat. Honestly, I remember it being a little confusing. But to be fair, I haven't really watched it since it came out. I've tried to watch it again but it just bore's me and I put on something else. Maybe I'll try again sometime soon.
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Messiah
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Well, making Mickey and Mrs. Loomis the killers was a last minute thing. You're right. The ending leaked and they changed it. I think it's better than the original finale, though. I didn't like the idea of making Derek and Hallie a pair of NATURAL BORN KILLERS-inspired murderers.
Definitely give it another chance, though. Who knows? You might be able to come away digging it.
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Howler
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Well, making Mickey and Mrs. Loomis the killers was a last minute thing. You're right. The ending leaked and they changed it.
Definitely give it another chance, though. Who knows? You might be able to come away digging it.
lol. I had no idea that that happened like that.
I will try it again someday. If only because you suggested it. 
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Savage
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The Scream films have never really done "it" for me. I'll admit that I loved the original when it was released, but for some reason it just doesn't hold up for me all that well now. The last time I sat down with intentions to watch it I couldn't get interested. I can't really explain why either.
So, being that I can't sit through the original from beginning to end, I haven't even bothered trying to watch any of the sequels lately. Part 4 is no exception either. I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually, but as of now it isn't terribly important to me...
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Knifey
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No interest in seeing this at all. I thought Scream 1 was ok, but very overrated. And I admit it's the first and last Scream I saw.
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korosh1ya
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What do you mean by "a little too imaginative"? That's interesting. I'd like to hear more.
I'll hop in on this conversation...
I think the first scream is great, i have never seen part 3 but i have seen 1 and 2 numerous times including watching them a few months ago. The original scream keeps me thoroughly entertained throughout the runtime. And the whole party/finale is great. I thought it was so imaginative having the killer stalking behind a kid watching halloween as the classic john carpenter music once again accompanies a fantastic slasher scene. The time delayed video in the house added a great thrill and the very end was completely psychotic.
It's one of those things sort of like a twist ending where it loses its luster over time but the fact does remain that scream is an entertaining film nonetheless.
Scream 2 I felt never really found a rhythm or purpose. It all just seemed to not really matter and was already becoming a retread of the same material. The last bit's location and monologue....it felt very operatic and borderline goofy. Any movie featuring jerry o'connell doing a musical number = FAIL.
Anyway, to the topic at hand. I tried to watch Scream 4, thought the twisted opening bit was pretty cool but already a little tiring. At about the time that the town realizes that shit is going down, which was about 16 - 20 minutes in, I really couldn't take it any more. I just don't really feel all that connected to dewey or the reporter or any character for that matter. And at this point is it really worth my time to invest in another batch of disposable teens? I just didn't vibe with it.
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CREEPMASTER
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Avoided this movie like I would a resturant with a chef with very long hair who has got a very bad dandruff problem.
Its well documentated who ill I think of these overrated films. Sadly I will have to watch it one day as its my duty. If I do indeed eat humble pie you folks will be first to know.
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Jen
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I wasn't able to see SCRE4M in the theather. I really wanted too though sense I seen parts 1-3. I loved part 1 and thought part 2 was very entertaining as well. Part 3 could of been a bit better but I loved Roman as a killer.
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