SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers episodes

October 28363 - Sidney Prescott vs. Laurie Strode Competition
Happy Halloween! This week, Ryan is joined by Anthony, Jess, and Brian for a competition between Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) vs. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), in an epic Scream/Halloween episode. The gang compares, contrasts and casts a vote for either Sidney or Laurie per film. Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley for the smash hit "Patient Zero" for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week.

Scream (1996) vs. Halloween (1978)

Scream 2 vs. Halloween II

Scream 3 vs. Halloween H20

Scream 4 vs. Halloween (2018)

Scream (2022) vs. Halloween Kills

Scream 7 vs. Halloween Ends

Patient Zero (The Life of a Showgirl: Encore)

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1 hr 46 min
October 25 362 - Halloween (2018) Ryan's Audio Commentary
Happy Halloween! In this week's episode, Ryan performs an audio commentary of a consequential film as it relates to SCREAM, slashers, and the resurgence of modern horror IP, "Halloween" (2018). Ryan provides a historical perspective on the film that launched David Gordon Green to massive success and brought Jamie Lee Curtis's triumphant return as Laurie Strode after 40 years. Listen to the full commentary as a Patreon subscriber, or the public preview available to the public. You can play as an audio commentary while watching the film properly or listen as a regular podcast. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
30 min
October 19361 - Ranking the 'Halloween: H20' Scenes & Scream MTV Halloween Special (10th Anniversary)
In this episode, Ryan performs the second entry in his "Ranking All the Scenes" series with "Halloween H20." Ryan ranks, grades and analyzes every scene from "Halloween H20," the Scream-inspired and Kevin Williamson produced return of Jame Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in 1998. Then, Ryan is joined by Adam Price to discuss the 10th anniversary of SCREAM the TV series season two and the "Halloween Special" released on October 18, 2016. Additionally, Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview with Adam.

Outlining Every H20 Scene

Ranking Every H20 Scene

Scream: The Series Season 2

"Halloween Special"

30 Years of SCREAM: Adam Price

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1 hr 39 min
October 14360 - Comparing Trilogies: Blumhouse Halloween vs. Spyglass Scream
In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo and Tarick Evans to compare and contrast the modern slasher trilogies from legacy IPs: HALLOWEEN (from Blumhouse Productions) and SCREAM (from Spyglass Entertainment). The group analyzes the box office results of each trilogy, which had a better part 1/part 2/part 3, and how eerily similar the narrative structures of trilogy are.

The Better Trilogy & Preferences

The Box Office Results

Halloween (2018) vs. Scream (2022)

Halloween Kills vs. Scream VI

Halloween Ends vs. Scream 7

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1 hr 33 min
October 11359 - SCREAM vs. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: Wes Craven's Theme of Families
In this episode, Ryan invites Jess Melendez to explore Wes Craven's two central franchises, SCREAM and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, through the theme of family. Craven explores the concept of family, hidden secrets, and parent/child relationships in different ways over both franchises. Ryan also reveals the screentimes for Heather Langenkamp over her three films as Nancy and compares the data to the SCREAM screentimes. To close out the horror talk, Ryan and Jess rank the A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Then, Ashley joins Ryan for the very appropriate Taylor Swift song of the week, "Wildest Dreams," from 1989.

Wes's Franchises

Heather's Screentimes

The Theme of Family

Ranking Nightmares

"Wildest Dreams"

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1 hr 27 min
October 09 358 - 'Verity' Review & Camp Crystal Takes Podcast
In this episode, Ryan joins producer TJ Jones on his Friday the 13th-themed podcast, Camp Crystal Takes, to review the new thriller "Verity." Subscribe to Camp Crystal Takes everywhere you get podcasts and follow @campcrystaltakes on Instagram.
1 hr 32 min
October 04357 – Honoring Neve Campbell's Impact (Birthday Celebration)
In this episode, Ryan celebrates Neve Campbell's October 3rd birthday with discussions about her impact as a public figure and through her character of Sidney Prescott and what she's up to next with HBO's The Shore.

Ryan shares the story about meting Neve on Facetime during the COVID-19 pandemic, and welcomes Jared as a first-time guest who has a deep connection to Neve. Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast perform the 30 Years of SCREAM interview. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss the song "Holy Ground" by Taylor Swift and how it aligns with Sidney looking back at her hardships after the Ghostface murders pass.

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Neve's Impact, Decisions & Discourse

Meeting Neve

"The Shore" Coming to HBO

30 Years of SCREAM: Josh & Justine (Scream Queens Podcast)

Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Holy Ground" (Red)

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1 hr 39 min
September 29356 - Ranking the SCREAM Finales (Feat. 30 Years & "Encore")
In this episode, Ryan and Amar rank the finales from the seven SCREAM films. The finales are the most important part of a film, and in this highly anticipated episode, Ryan and Amar review all seven climaxes. Then, Ryan invites Kam Gassaway for his debut appearance on the show for the 30 Years of SCREAM interview. To finish this epic show, Ryan and Ashley meet for an instant reaction to Taylor Swift's new deluxe album, "The Life of a Showgirl: Encore."

Ranking the Finales

Scream (1996) Finale

Scream 2 Finale

Scream 3 Finale

Scream 4 Finale

Scream (2022) Finale

Scream VI Finale

Scream 7 Finale

30 Years of Scream Interview: Kam Gassaway

"The Life of a Showgirl: Encore"

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2 hr 17 min
September 23355 - Lillard's Regrets (Exclusive), Cox Directing SCREAM, & Expanding the Sidney Era
Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo to cover the biggest headlines circling the SCREAM world at the moment. They discuss Matthew Lillard's recent comments about Melissa Barrera and his role in SCREAM 7, as well as Courteney Cox's interest in potentially directing a future SCREAM film. (Ryan has not shared his thoughts on this topic elsewhere #exclusive.) Then, Ryan and Anthony probe ways in which the Sidney 2.0 Era can be expanded with SCREAM 8 and SCREAM 9, and how to fashion an emotional and meaningful character and story arc for these upcoming films. They also share mini reviews of "Resident Evil" and "Practical Magic 2." Additionally, Ryan muses about the different groups of voices that make up the online discourse, using SCREM 7 and Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl as examples. To close out the episode, Ashley joins for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, "Fifteen" (Fearless) and how it relates to Tatum Evans.

Groups in the Online Discourse

Matthew Lillard's Regrets

Courteney Cox Directing?

Expanding the Sidney Era

Practical Magic 2 & Resident Evil

Fifteen

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1 hr 26 min
September 20354 - Joe Vallese Interview & Scream Spec Scripts Retrospective (Special Edition)
In this special edition episode, Ryan interviews Joe Vallese. As a legend of the podcast, Joe is a college professor, writer/editor of "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror", and host of "Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori Amos."

But in SCREAM circles, he is best known for writing three scripts for the podcast that Ryan performed aloud on the show: SCREAM 7 (ep. 112), SCREAMS (ep. 155), and THE FINAL SCREAM (ep. 275).

Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview for Joey, but in addition, Ryan and Joey reflect on their trilogy of scripts now that time has passed.

Joey's Role at SWRCS & His 2.0 Story

Special Script Speed Round Questions

30 Years of SCREAM

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57 min

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"SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" is podcast show that explores the Scream film franchise in deep, focused analysis. It is the goal of this show to unite the engaging, film critic analysis with a fan's…