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Introduction - The Use of Pop Culture in the Scream Franchise
The Scream franchise has been around for about 26 years. The franchise itself has rewritten the genre of history forever.
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Scream 1 Release
Before Scream's release in 1996, horror films basically had the same formula. Ads for this movie contained slogans like "Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far." The ads also relied heavily on the presence of big actors/actresses like Drew Barrymore and Skeet Ulrich. (Click here for more information!)
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Iconic Movie References - Scream 2
After the amazing success of the first film, the Scream franchise decided to release a sequel. The franchise still referenced many iconic movies, like "Top Gun" and "Psycho." (Click the link below for more information and the scene from the actual movie!)
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Jay and Silent Bob Cameo - Scream 3
After the amazing success of the original and sequel, the Scream franchise decided to release another film to complete their trilogy. Because this movie was released 6 years after the original, there was a whole new young demographic to cater to. (Click here for more information!)
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Billy Loomis Returns - The Release of Scream 5
Seven years had passed since Scream 4 was released. Compared to the original Scream, the fourth one was mediocre and a flop. Writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick decided to revise the franchise. Since the original Scream movies have become a major part of horror pop culture, it made perfect sense to revisit some of the original characters and plot. (Click here for more information!)
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Conclusion + References
What initially was a slasher flick with a new twist, has changed the horror genre forever. The original Scream was a little different compared to other classic horror movies. The franchise broke rules, added big names to their cast, and also borrowed some moments from pop culture. (Click here for more information!)
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