This week on Forgotten Cinema: Lead Up, the Mikes continue their journey toward Scream 7 by revisiting "Scream 2", the rare horror sequel that arguably improves on the original.

Mike Butler absolutely loved this rewatch. From its themes and character arcs to the kills and the eventual villain reveals, he feels "Scream 2" sharpens nearly every idea introduced in the first film. The movie leans harder into its meta commentary, expands its cast in meaningful ways, and raises the stakes without losing what made the original work.

Mike Field also enjoys the film quite a bit, though he does feel the runtime runs a little long. Even so, both Mikes agree that the performances, the escalation of the story, and the confidence in its execution make this one of the strongest entries in the franchise.

Often cited as the highest-rated film in the series, "Scream 2" stands as proof that horror sequels can be smarter, bigger, and more effective when they understand exactly what made the original resonate.

So join the Mikes as the go through each film in the "Scream" saga leading up to the release of "Scream 7".

Were you able to guess the killers when you saw Scream 2 for the first time? Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 - Introduction

2:47 - Film Facts

10:11 - Film Discussion

35:39 - Reviews

41:09 - Plugs