Happy Friday the 13th! In this emergency episode, Ryan covers the statements made by Kevin Williamson in recent days about him allegedly not directing 'Scream 8' and his past thoughts about 'Scream 7' being the last solely Sidney focused film. Ryan dives into the statements, how things aren't what the sensational reactions suggest, and that there are so many wins to celebrate 'Scream 7' for. Also, Ryan reveals his iconic screentime data with the results of the new movie.

• Bad Vibes?
• Screentime Data for Scream 7 Main Cast
• Put Yourself in Kevin's Shoes
• Scream 8
• Anna Camp/The Writers

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In part five of the initial reaction limited series, Ryan takes a beat to celebrate how Scream 7 is Justice for Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott in the modern age. First, Ryan is joined by Lucas to weigh how Scream 7 delivered after such an intense buildup. Then, Ryan is joined by Ryan Young for a Ryan ² segment about initial reactions to Scream 7.

• Introduction
• Justice for Sidney
• Ryan ²

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Top open up the episode, Ryan discusses the box office results for SCREAM 7 and how the new film is the most financially successful Ghostface movie. Scream 7 earned the same amounts Scream VI in its second opening, each taking in $17.3 million domestically. Ryan also talks about how SCREAM 7 provides thorough meta commentary about the culture of Scream 5-6-7 era in the new movie, as Scream 3 did with the making of Screams 2-3 with Stab 3 in the third movie.

Many SCREAM folks were confused about the motive from the Ghostface killer in SCREAM 7. In today's show, Jess Melendez breaks down the meaning of the motive by the main Ghostface in the new film, as well as describes how the finale ties thematically into the opening sequence of the film with the Macher house.

Also, Ryan is joined by Jess and Ashley for part four of the initial reaction reviews, in particular they discuss Tatum and her future in the series.

• Second Box Office Weekend
• Scream 7's Commentary & Scary Movie 6
• Jess's Take on the Ghostface Motive in Scream 7
• Jess & Ashley's Initial Reaction
• Tatum's Future

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In part three of five of the initial reaction SCREAM 7 review limited series, Ryan is joined by Amar for his thoughts on the new film. Also, Ryan covers the news that SCREAM is now a billion dollar franchise based oh the financial success of SCREAM 7. To top it off, Ryan provides a list as to why SCREAM 7 is a better film than SCREAM VI.

• A Billion Dollar Franchise
• Why Scream 7 > Scream 6
• Amar's Review
• Final Ranking

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In this episode, Ryan covers the sensational, record-breaking box office opening weekend for SCREAM 7 with $97 million worldwide and $63 million domestic. Ryan defends Anna Camp after she shared one of his Instagram posts over the weekend, which led to reporting in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, etc. Then, Ryan is joined by Jacob Randall (from the Happy Horror Time podcast) and Josh Carr for part two of the instant reaction review limited series of Scream 7.

• Box Office Opening Weekend
• Defending Anna Camp
• Jacob's Review
• Josh's Review

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For the next two weeks, the podcast will present a limited series of initial reaction reviews between Ryan and guests. In this episode, Joe Vallese (writer of the podcast scripts in episode 112, 155, and 275, and "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror") and Anthony Dapuzzo (from the NeverSplitUp podcast) provide points of view on the long-awaited Sidney Prescott return, the restoration of Gale Weathers, and the overall execution of Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film.

• Intro Explanation and Ryan's Final Ranking
• Joey's Review of Scream 7
• Anthony's Review of Scream 7

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Scream 7 has finally arrived! Fans and moviegoers are rushing to the cinema this weekend for the monumental occasion. In this 300th episode special, Ryan performs his official review of Kevin Williamson's first directed Scream film and the return of Sidney Prescott as the main character. Ryan is joined by his sister, Abby, for instant reactions and then performs a more thorough solo analysis. To wrap up, Ryan goes recaps the premiere, finances of the movie, and the flabbergasting film critics reviews which was recorded before he saw the movie.

NOTE: This is a SPOILER review, so listen after you see the movie!

• Ryan and Abby's Instant Reaction
• Ryan's Analysis of SCREAM 7
• The Premiere and Finances
• The Film Critics Reviews
• Final Thoughts with Ryan & Abby

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We finally made it! In the final episode before the release of Scream 7, Ryan talks through what SCREAM 7 would have to accomplish in order to become the best Scream film in history. He also goes through each film for a final pre-Scream 7 ranking. In addition, he invites Anthony, Josh, and TJ to help predict the box office opening weekend, with an over/under statistic of $60 million. Ryan also predicts each characters' screeentime in SCREAM 7. Ryan rounds out the episode with "evermore" as the Taylor Swift song of the week.

• Reflection
• Pre-7 Ranking
• How Could Scream 7 Be The Best
• Screentime Predictions
• Box Office Predictions
• Evermore

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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Evermore" (evermore)

Happy Scream 7 Week! In this episode, Ryan is joined by a dozen Patreons for predictions about Scream 7. NOTE: There are no spoilers in this episode; this was recorded on 2/16 before any leaked video.

Also, Ryan chats with Julian for one final pre-7 ranking, Scream Story, and Speed Round. In addition, Ryan and Carrie remember Dawson's Creek lead of James Van Der Beek, who recently passed away.

• Scream Story, Ranking, Speed Round
• European Group Zoom: Scream 7 Predictions
• Remember James Dan Der Beek
• Scream 7 Predictions

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Boss up, settle down, we have a wish list – we just want Scream 7. In this episode, Ryan recites his wish list for Scream 7, as well as announcing wishes sent in by followers and patreons. Additionally, Ryan covers the news that Scream 7 will not be screened early for film critics. Ryan explains why this is necessary to prevent spoilers like the killer reveal being leaked for "SCREAM VI" in 2023, and in order to avoid unethical film critics' attempts to unfairly hurt the movie out of performative activism for Melissa Barrera. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to continue naming Scream 7 wish list items and to cover the Taylor Swift song, "WI$HLI$T."

• Ryan's Wishlist
• Listener and Patreon Wish Lists
• Why SCREAM 7 Won't Screen for Critics
• Ryan & Ashley's Wishlist Items
• "WI$HLI$T"

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Also, tune into the Happy Horror Time podcast on Thursday for a special interview with SCOTT FOLEY!