Scream
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Release Year
1996
Runtime
112 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Crime, Horror, Mystery
Story Snapshot
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
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Scream is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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