This episode of AVRadio’s Horror Movie Spotlight delivers a deep dive into the iconic Scream franchise with Peyton Hsu (’28) and Helaina He (’28) exploring how Wes Craven’s meta-slasher series revolutionized the genre. The podcast breaks down everything from the enduring legacy of Ghostface and the films’ self-aware humor to the evolution of the series with its modern “requels”. The hosts offer a comprehensive retrospective for both longtime fans and new viewers, culminating in a lively debate over the franchise’s best moments.

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