Screammovie | 1996 -

: Its massive success, grossing $173 million worldwide, launched a franchise that continues to this day with a upcoming sequel, Scream 7 .

: Unlike previous slashers, the characters in Scream are fans of horror movies and explicitly discuss the "rules" of the genre, such as the survival of the "virgin" and the danger of saying "I'll be right back". ScreamMovie | 1996

: The iconic first sequence featuring Drew Barrymore was a major shock to audiences because it killed off the movie’s biggest star in the first eight minutes. : Its massive success, grossing $173 million worldwide,