: Scream 4
Director: Wes Craven
The first movie was innovative. Since then, not so much, as the series has turned into a parody of itself. Still, there’s fun to be had in this one, with a clever opening sequence and a twisted ending. Other parts, especially the killings, are so self-referential they are almost silly. Characters are mere stick figures designed for plot purposes, and there’s so much dependent upon slasher movie knowledge and the previous films in the series that if you haven’t at least seen the original you’re likely to be baffled. There are glimpses of genius, but ultimately the film falls a little flat; I craved a bit more depth. Still, as pure entertainment, this is certainly better than much, and way better than most of what passes for horror.
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