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“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival

“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival
This 2022 entry in the long-standing franchise struggles to grasp what made the original good.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer January 15, 2022

“Scream,” also known as “Scream 5,” is the latest entry in the famous ‘90s slasher franchise, made famous by its self-awareness of the classic horror films tropes that defined the genre for decades. The original director, the late Wes Craven, left the series on an indefinite hiatus.  Now,...