"What's your favorite scary movie?" And thus, a genre was saved. Scream quietly debuted in theaters December 1996 and by word of mouth made over 10 times what it cost. It simultaneously reinvented the slasher while also paying homage and staying true to its roots. It's no surprise it spawned a two decade plus franchise including a soon to be released fifth installment. Shaun and Sergio dip back into the late 90s when things started to get meta. The article we reference several times in our talk: The Oral History of Scream If you are interested in continuing the discourse or entering our current giveaway, please follow us on Twitter. For a list of all our other social media links plus email, please visit our Linktree page. In the mood for some spooky reading? Get a copy of Shaun's debut novel, A Cosmology of Monsters. It's a book "King of Horror" Stephen King loved! Also, check out Sergio's new hosting gig on the Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices