Scream (1996)
From The Broad Perspective by Megan Cruz
February 18, 2026 · 1h 31m · Season 2 · Episode 28
About this episode
The episode discusses the cultural significance and elements of the film Scream (1996).
In the final episode of our first horror series, we tackle the one and only Scream (1996). Wes Craven's iconic meta slasher has remained a cultural touchstone and we talk about all the reasons why. Plus the best ghostfaces, Gail's endlessly interesting hair, & the nuance of teen social dynamics.
People in this episode
Host: Megan Cruz
Topics covered
- horror films
- slasher genre
- cultural impact
- teen dynamics
- film analysis
Keywords
- Scream
- Wes Craven
- horror
- slasher
- teen social dynamics
- ghostface
- film analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Scream
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