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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

"SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" is podcast show that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite the engaging, film critic analysis with a fan"s passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism,

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01:46:33

Episode 063 - R.I.P. Dewey Riley

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/08/02

We lost a member of our beloved 25-year-long survivor “Scream” trio in the fifth movie when Dewey Riley was killed by Ghostface. In this episode (on Wes Craven’s birthday), Ryan meets with Patreon and Dewey super fan, Cassi Graichen to discuss the lasting legacy of Dewey, how successful his arc was executed in the final film, and the overall impact this plot development has on the two Scream queens, Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers. Cassi also worked at a “Friends” store and visited Santa Rosa,

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01:32:47

Episode 062 - Halloween Ends Trailer & Scream Trivia...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/07/26

"Come and get me!" The "Halloween Ends" trailer has finally arrived. Clocking in at a mere 77 seconds, the teaser to the final entry into the new "Halloween" sequel trilogy and Jamie Lee Curtis's final appearance as Laurie Strode set Horror Twitter on fire last Tuesday evening. On this week's show, Ryan is joined by a plethora of Patreons to garner a wide array of reactions to the trailer, as well as interpretations of the rumors swirling around about the film's quality. In addition, Ryan announces

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01:42:27

Episode 061 - Samara Weaving, Scream II, & RCS Mentor...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/07/19

This week, six Patreons join Ryan in the introduction to discuss the leaked “Scream 6” title, as “Scream II” or “Scream !!” Additionally, the group weighs in on the “Scream 6” casting of Samara Weaving of Radio’s Silences “Ready or Not.” For the main episode, Ryan hosts Sasha Stone as a featured guest. Sasha runs the website AwardsDaily.com, which is the awards show/film website where Ryan was first published and began his career as a film content creator. In this episode, Ryan and Sasha reflect on

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01:49:28

Episode 060 - News on Kirby & Ghostface Killers:...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/07/12

“I’m a director, Sid. I direct. You’re going to pay for the life you stole from me, Sid. For the mother, for the family – everything you had should have been mine.” Roman Bridger was revealed as the mastermind who helped put into motion the events of the original trilogy as well as being the franchise’s only killer who worked alone in a film. He has a divisive reputation among fans – his fanbase is enormous, but Roman is also cited by people who criticize “Scream 3” as a flawed killer. Join Ryan and

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Episode 059 - ‘Scream Legacy’ Interview & Scream Talk

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/07/07

Happy Summer! In this jammed-packed Patreon exclusive episode, Ryan has on the most guests ever. First, Ryan is joined by Patreons and contest winners, Alley and Mark Vierra, to briefly discuss the ups and downs of rumors surrounding Neve Campbell’s return to “Scream 6” after a pay dispute. Then, Ryan sits down with Zack Salazar, the writer, director and producer of the March-released fan-film, “Scream: Legacy.” (This film is free to stream on Youtube.) Finally, Ryan is joined by podcast

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01:25:23

Episode 058 - Kirby vs. Mindy

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/06/28

Welcome to the ultimate battle of the movie buffs! Ryan is joined by a panel of Patreons to have a positive, substantive showdown of comparing and contrasting the two post-trilogy modern movie buff characters: Kirby Reed in "Scream 4" and Mindy Meeks-Martin in "Scream" (2022). The two characters are analyzed and debated on this criteria: Better Acting Performance; Better Characterization/Writing, and Better Movie Guru. See who wins which category and the overall winner. Joining Ryan today are the

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01:33:38

Episode 057 - Season 2 Premiere - Scream 6: Neve’s...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/06/21

Welcome to SEASON TWO of Scream with Ryan C. Showers. The first year was a blast in anticipation to “Scream” (2022). Now, as Ryan ushers in a new season, the Scream team is in production on the sixth film due to release in March 2023. In the season two premiere, join Ryan, Amar Karim, Joey Vallese, and Fran Perez for a discussion on everything “Scream 6.” The New York filming location; the setting of Halloween; the new cast list; and most prominently, Neve Campbell’s announcement that she will not

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Episode 056 - Scream LGBT Pride Month Episode

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/06/14

“I’m a fighter.” Ryan concludes season one of “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” with six Patreon members. Ryan and the Patreons probe the connection between the “Scream” films and the LGBT community. Each person shares their individual experience as a member of the LGBT and some aspect of “Scream,” including Sidney and Gale as gay icons; finding strength in final girls; Sidney’s trilogy arc of self-acceptance; the queer-coding of each film; and our friends like Hallie in “Scream 2.” The group also

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01:24:41

Episode 055 - Neve's Scream 6 Announcement and the...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/06/07

Happy Pride Month! The “Scream” series is fueled by nostalgia for the late 1990s. It was a moment in time that evokes the deepest feelings of home for many fans. There is a strong overlap in fandom between people who love “Scream” and the TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” There are spiritual, cultural and literary connections between the two entities. Join Ryan and Patreon member Kevin Abner to discuss “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Sarah Michelle Gellar, and LGBT representation in the series, and

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01:01:37

Episode 054 - Screentime Data for “Scream” (2022)

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/31

One of Ryan’s greatest obsessions is the screentimes of the characters and actors in the “Scream” films. He previously covered the screentimes of the first four films in an episode last November. This week, Ryan reveals the data on the characters and actors in “Scream” (2022). This is the first time Neve Campbell does not have the most screentime in a “Scream” film, and it is the smallest amount of screentime each of the trio has in the history of this franchise. Listen to the latest episode with

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01:23:09

Episode 052 - Wes Craven’s Legacy

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/24

Being a fan of “Scream,” in most cases, means being a fan of Wes Craven. The master of horror, Craven became a household name when he created Freddy Kruger in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in 1984. While Freddy Kruger may be one of the most iconic villains in horror film history, Craven’s greatest work most probably occurred in his telling of Sidney Prescott’s story in the four “Scream” films. In between Freddy and Kruger, Craven made many films. In this episode, Ryan and the first Patreon guest, Cory

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01:17:18

Episode 051 - Gale in Scream 2

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/17

“Who is this?” “Gale Weathers, author of ‘The Woodsboro Murders.’” When we are reintroduced to Courteney Cox’s character in “Scream 2,” she has grown even more cutthroat, career-driven, and self-centered than who we met in the original film. However, through her interactions with other survivors, including David Arquette’s Dewey Riley, she undergoes an enormous personality and human transformation through the events of “Scream 2.” Join Ryan and podcast contributor, Amar Karim, to discuss Gale and

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01:16:36

Episode 050 – Sidney in Scream 3

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/10

"Psychos can’t kill what they can’t find.” Sidney Prescott says this line of dialogue to her father at the beginning of “Scream 3” as she hides out in a secluded area under an assumed name. In “Scream 3,” Sidney is not only dealing with the trauma and paranoia that is a consequence of the first two killing sprees, but she also wrestles with unanswered questions about her mother’s life and murder. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim to discuss Sidney’s deep, psychological, emotional

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01:14:15

Episode 049: Jeff Astrof, Scream v. Shining Vale, &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/05/03

Television veteran writer and showrunner, Jeff Astrof (“Friends,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Trial & Error”) joins Ryan for a deep dive into “Shining Vale,” working with the Scream Queen herself, Courteney Cox, and how the puzzling season finale sets up season two. In addition, they recount “Shining Vale” references to “The Shining,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Exorcist,” and more. Also, Amar Karim joins Ryan for a preview of the discussion in the introduction, giving his two cents on

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Episode 048: Patreon Exclusive: Ghostface’s New...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/28

Welcome to the second, exclusive Patreon bonus episode for SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers. In this episode, Ryan and Amar are joined by Josh Parham of NextBestPicture.com, for a look at “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.” After a review of the film on the merits, the gang applies the innovative concept of “New Nightmare” and envisions the “Scream” version, where Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette could play themselves being stalked by a Ghostface. Hear the pros and cons to that approach, and

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01:40:59

Episode 047: Courteney Cox Special: Scream 6 Rumors &...

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/26

Welcome to the Courteney Cox Special. Join Ryan and podcast contributor Joe Vallese, editor of “It Came From the Closet” horror anthology publishing in October, for a conversation about Cox’s new product line Home Court, rumors surrounding “Scream 6” involving Gale’s more prominent role, and a comprehensive review of her new show “Shining Vale” on STARZ. Season one of “Shining Vale” aired its finale last week, and it completely up-ended the show. Listen to Ryan and Joey’s deconstruction of the

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01:04:07

Episode 046: The Future of Scream

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/19

“Scream” (2022) relaunched the beloved Ghostface series that has always remained above other slasher franchises. The new film revived the series, and Radio Silence proved there is enough blood in this franchise to continue the story in several different ways. A sixth “Scream” has been written and will be filmed this summer, scheduled for release in March 2023. In this episode, “Freaky” writer Michael Kennedy returns to the podcast to discuss the future of the “Scream” franchise. There may be a

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01:08:38

Episode 045: Ghostface vs Batman

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/12

“Scream” (2022) and “The Batman” (2022) each relaunched long-running series by new writers and directors. In addition to a common obsession of “Scream,” Ryan and podcast contributor Amar Karim also share a bedrock of love for the Batman films. Ryan and Amar evaluate each era of the Batman films: Burton, Schumacher, Nolan, Snyder, and Reeves. Then, they conclude the conversation by comparing the franchises: Scream v. Batman. They find many similarities in narrative and story arcs, and specifically

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01:32:20

Episode 044 – Zack Cherry Part II: X & Camp in Scream

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/04/06

Zack Cherry returns to SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers and joins Ryan for a broad discussion of many topics. They briefly review the well-received new horror film “X,” starring Jenna Ortega, and discuss Sarah Michelle Gellar and the idea of a “Buffy” reboot. The central topic of this episode was inspired by “Scream: All Iconic Slashers Ranked from Least to Most Camp” by Conor Clark. Zack and Ryan, both fans of camp in the horror genre, analyze the Scream series through a lens of camp. Introduction The

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Episode 043 – Patreon Premiere: “Screams” Opening

SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers ·

2022/03/31

In the premiere episode of the “SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers” Patreon, Ryan reads aloud a fan-written opening of “Screams” by NYU writing professor, Joe Vallese. This fan fiction features an opening scene featuring Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers being stalked by new Ghostface killers. After the reading, Ryan is joined by Joe and Amar Karim to discuss the structure of the opening scene and character/plot development. From there, the crew discusses how this is an example of how our Scream Queens

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