In this final installment of their Halloween series for 2025, Laura and Stephen discuss the iconic horror film “Scream,” directed by Wes Craven. They delve into its meta-commentary on the horror genre, its memorable characters like Ghostface, Sidney Prescott, and Gale Weathers, and how it subverted the established rules of slasher films. The hosts also touch on the film's impact on the horror genre, its timeless appeal, and why it remains a standout classic. The episode wraps up with musings on the cultural significance of the movie and notes on how well it holds up over time.

00:00 Introduction to Midday Movies Podcast00:08 Halloween Season Finale: Discussing 'Scream'00:40 Casual Chat: Halloween Vibes and Personal Reflections01:15 Deep Dive into 'Scream': Characters and Plot02:27 Meta Commentary and Genre Evolution05:10 Iconic Scenes and Subverting Expectations09:31 The Legacy of 'Scream' and Its Impact on Horror22:17 Final Thoughts and Halloween Farewell23:29 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement00:00 Introduction to Midday Movies Podcast00:08 Halloween Season Finale: Discussing Scream00:44 Halloween Spirit and Harper Bazaar's List01:34 Scream: A Love Letter to Slasher Films02:05 Iconic Characters and Meta Commentary02:42 The Rules of Surviving a Horror Movie05:10 The Opening Scene: Subverting Expectations06:45 Mid-90s Characters and Small Town Politics09:13 Meta Commentary and Pop Culture References14:09 The Killer's Reveal and Final Showdown18:46 The Enduring Legacy of Scream22:17 Conclusion and Farewell to Halloween Series

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Ep 271: Ode to “Scream” (1996, Wes Craven) Harper Bazaar’s #1 Best Halloween Film

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