Scream (1996)
Scream (1996) 
Directed by Wes Craven, Scream (1996) is a genre-defining slasher film that revitalized horror with its mix of self-awareness, suspense, and brutal kills. The film cleverly plays with horror movie tropes while delivering a thrilling mystery.
The story follows Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), a high school student in the town of Woodsboro, who becomes the target of a masked killer known as Ghostface. As her friends are hunted down one by one, Sidney, along with reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and deputy Dewey Riley (David Arquette), must uncover the killer’s identity before it’s too late.
Scream stands out for its sharp writing, iconic opening scene with Drew Barrymore, and mix of horror and humor. The film redefines slasher movies by making characters aware of classic horror clichés, yet still falling victim to them. Ghostface’s phone calls and brutal attacks add to the tension, making every scene unpredictable.
With memorable characters, a gripping mystery, and chilling kills, Scream remains one of the best and most influential horror films of all time.
