Jill Roberts of Woodsboro, a girl who has lifted all of our spirits tonight. An American hero, right out of the movies." Arguably, Jill Roberts may be the most shocking killer ever to be revealed from beneath the Ghostface costume. She also boasts a motive that was ahead of the time of "Scream 4," which only increases her longevity as a icon in horror circles. Join Ryan and guest Zach Gilbert to discuss the "Scream 4" killers, Jill and her accomplice, Charlie Walker.

Introduction

• Get to Know the Guest
• Charlie's Characterization
  • The Obvious Guy
  • Obsessed Movie Nerd (Recycled Idea)
  • Lust with Kirby and Jill
• Emma Roberts's Career
• Jill Before the Finale
• Jill After the Finale
• Social Media Culture
• Hospital Sequence
• Self-Mutilation
• Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @zachgilbert

Happy Halloween, Screamers! Join Ryan, Amar, and Victor for an epic holiday-themed episode, covering updated thoughts on the "Scream" (2022) trailer, a review of "Halloween Kills," a discussion of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), a speed round of rating of each "Halloween" film, an announcement of the "Scream" (1996) digital copy contest winner, and a Q&A with the host and contributors based on fan questions.

Introduction

• Halloween Kills Review
• Jamie Lee Curtis Screeentime
• Compare Curtis to Neve Campbell's Screentimes.
• */10 Rating for Each Halloween Movie
• Q&A
• Contest Winner

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Contributor Twitter: @AmarKarim
• Contributor Twitter: @Final_Guy_Vic

"What's your favorite scary movie?" These words literally defined a generation of horror movie fans. And the helm of this question was Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker. No matter who you talk to about "Scream," there is almost not an instance where the 1996 original film is discussed without the resounding adoration for the opening sequence where Casey Becker gets a phone call, watches her boyfriend get murdered, and is fatally attacked herself. It is considered one of the greatest openings to any film in history and set the bar so high, arguably nothing in the "Scream" series has been able to top it. Join Ryan and guest Gerald Morris (host of the "Two Peas on a Pod" podcast) to discuss in-depth, Drew Barrymore's involvement, the shocking opening scene, and the character of Casey Becker.

Introduction

• Get to Gerald Morris
• Casey Becker, the Infamous Opening
• Backstory: Drew Barrymore's Involvement in Scream
• Phone Conversation, Chase, Death
• What Makes This Scene So Iconic, Scary, and Emotional
• Scream Speed Round with Gerald Morris

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook:@ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @TwoPeasOnAPod

After more than a year of pre-production, filming, and post-production, Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the fifth "Scream" film. Join Ryan, podcast contributor, Amar, and two guests, Joey Moser (journalist at AwardsDaily.com) and Victor Bernal, for coverage of the "Scream" trailer. Listen to our instant reactions of the trailer as we look ahead to the release of the new film. Additionally, make sure to follow the new Twitter handle for the "Scream with Ryan C. Showers" podcast: @ScreamWithRCS.

Introduction

• Change in Twitter
• New Posters for Scream 2022
• Scream 2022 Official Trailer Thoughts
• Analyzing the Trailer and Predictions
• Read Tweets

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS
• Instagram: @ ScreamWithRCS
• Facebook: @ ScreamWithRCS
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Contributor Twitter: @AmarKarim
• Guest Twitter: @JoeyMoser83
• Guest Twitter: @Final_Guy_Vic

When Wes Craven passed in 2015, many of us thought we would never see another "Scream" film again. However, in 2019, Paramount Pictures announced that Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (who along with producer Chad Villella make up "Radio Silence") would be the new intrepid directors to direct the fifth entry in the franchise. Earlier in 2019, Matt and Tyler directed the comedic horror film "Ready or Not." The film was successful with critics and at the box office. Join Ryan to discuss "Ready or Not" in depth, and how this film could inform and foreshadow critical aspects of the new "Scream" movie. Matt Neglia, Dan Bayer, and Josh Parham appear as the panel of film critics and reunite with Ryan for the first time since his time at NextBestPicture.com.

Introduction

• Get to Know the Guests
• Mini Review of Ready or Not Overall
• Scream 5 Thoughts in General
• Radio Silence as a Match for the Scream Franchise
• Aspects of Ready or Not that May Influence Scream 5
• Scream Speed Round with the Guest

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod
• Instagram: @ScreamSeriesPod
• Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod
• Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Matt Neglia Twitter: @NextBestPicture
• Dan Bayer Twitter: @dancindanonfilm
• Josh Parham Twitter: @JRParham

Kirby Reed became one of the most legendary characters in the "Scream" movie franchise when "Scream 4" premiered. To this day, fans are still enthralled by the performance Hayden Panettiere gave as the tomboy, somewhat androgynous horror movie lover. She was ahead of her time. Due to the fact there has never been a confirmation about the status of Kirby's attack, fans regularly debate whether she survived the ending of "Scream 4" or if she died. And "Scream 5" may not even tell us the answer and avoid the topic altogether. Join Ryan and guest TJ Finecey (host of @GothamOutsiders) to discuss Kirby the Great, a once-in-a-lifetime character.

Introduction

• Get to Know TJ Finecey
• Kirby Reed, the Legendary Character
• Is Kirby Alive?
• Characterization
• Scream 4 Queerness
• Kirby and Charlie: Gender Role Reversal
• Scream Speed Round with TJ Finecey

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod
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• Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @Troyfin2
• Guest Podcast Twitter: @GothamOutsiders.

Note: We had some minor audio issues with this episode but hope you still enjoy the show - thank you for your support and understanding, everyone!

Happy Autumn, Screamers! Join Ryan and Amar for 15th episode of "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers." Ryan and Amar discuss the spirit of Fall and Halloween, the first round of reviews of "Halloween Kills," and looking ahead to the fifth "Scream" film due for release in January. They also answer questions sent in by fans of the podcast show, and announce the winner of the Twitter contest for free digital copies of "Scream 2" and "Scream 3."

Introduction

• Fall Spirit
• Halloween Kills Reviews
• Scream 5 Check-In
• Original Idea for Scream 5 and 6
• Fan Questions
• Contest Winner

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod
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• Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim

"I'm going to blame the movies. It's cool, huh? It's never been done before." The late 1990s were plagued with a debate, "Do movies encourage violence?" Scream 2 grabbed that issue by the horns and made it a centerpiece in the arc of its narrative. Mickey Altieri's motive is the most unlike any of the other six people under the Ghostface costume. He wanted to have this public debate about violence in cinema. Join Ryan and guest JJ Hodges to discuss Mickey Altieri, his motive, the public discourse, and impact of his reveal as a Ghostface killer.

Introduction

• Get to Know J.J. Hodges
• "Freaky Tarantino Film Student"
• The Film Bro Today
• The Guy Who Is Going to Blame the Movies
• Messing with Sidney and Derek
• Film Class
• Killer Reveal and Finale
• Scream Speed Round with the J.J.

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod
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• Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod
• Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @ForComicJunkies

The late 1990s were plagued with a debate, “Do movies encourage violence?” Scream 2 grabbed that issue by the horns and made it a centerpiece in the arc of its narrative. Mickey Altieri’s motive is the most unlike any of the other six people under the Ghostface costume. He wanted to have this public debate about violence in cinema. Join Ryan and guest JJ Hodges to discuss Mickey Altieri, his motive, the public discourse, and impact of his reveal as a Ghostface killer.

"Hollywood is about death." There were the Woodsboro murders. There were the Winsor College murders. And then there were the Hollywood murders. Join Ryan and guest Beto of the Boys, Booze, and Blood podcast to discuss Hollywood and Los Angeles as the controversial setting for "Scream 3," the commentary on the film industry, and the backstory involving Hollywood over the course of the third film.

Introduction

• Get to Know the Beto
• Scream 3 Introduction
• Controversial Aspects for Fans
• Maureen's Backstory Recap
• Hollywood as a Setting
• Hollywood connection to Woodsboro
• Commentary about the Film Industry
• Scream Speed Round with Beto

Conclusion

Links for Social Media

• Twitter: @ScreamSeriesPod
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• Facebook: @ScreamSeriesPod
• Ryan Twitter: @RyanCShowers
• Ryan Letterboxd: @RyanCShowers
• Guest Twitter: @BoysBoozeBlood