Milk and Cookies and an Instant Movie

Instant Movie: Scream (1996)

by Myrna Valadez

Do you like scary movies? Well then, I think you’ll be pleased with this week’s Instant Movie selection. I was never a fan of slasher movies, they’re so messy. There is one exception and that is this week’s Instant Movie: Scream! Yes, growing up in the ’80s, all the slasher flicks were literally just that. There were no witty lines, colorful characters or just a little bit of comic relief. In other words, they’re intense. Along came the ’90s and slasher got a little more interesting – blood and guts just wasn’t enough anymore. Wit and cute boys became essential to the storyline in the ’90s and I gotta love Scream for that! Why watch:

  1. Drew Barrymore’s chilling opening scene. It started off cute, then it went all wrong.
  2. Would it be TMI if I mention the twist?
  3. Neve Campbell is pretty much a total badass in this movie, a change of pace for her at the time. She was usually sighing heavily on Party of Five.
  4. The Scream soundtrack is especially dark but fun, featuring Alice Cooper and Nick Cave.
  5. Lastly, all the sequels! Equally chilling and just as fun to watch!

Be brave. Make some popcorn, grab the milk & cookies and cuddle up on the couch. Oh, make sure you’re not alone – it might a little too scary to watch all alone! Enjoy!

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Myrna is a self-proclaimed movie lover, music worshiper and slacker extraordinaire. She can often be found on her couch watching movies, in local movie theaters or catching a concert in the Los Angeles area. You can follow Myrna on Twitter here and on Tumblr here.
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01.14.2012 | Comments(3) | See more from this series

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    the best part of that movie is still skeet ulrich

    Shannon Leigh | 01.14.2012

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    The first time I saw this, I was 13/14 and my mom was kind enough to let me buy it from Pay-Per-View in 1996/1997. My mom and sisters had gone across the street to talk to the neighbors or play with their friends, so I was alone. I was so freaked out that when my mom came in through the garage door (without spoiling anything she literally came in after the garage scene in the movie), I screamed bloody murder and shot straight up in the air. And 16 years later, it’s still one of my favorites.

    Colleen Sweeney | 01.14.2012

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    agreed with shannon. he is one fine piece of ace.

    Lindsay Sell | 01.16.2012