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Wes Craven’s “Scream” Redefined Slasher Genre Forever

5/4/2026

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  • Wes Craven released 1996's Scream, redefining the slasher genre.
  • Scream blended self-referential humor with classic slasher tropes, killing the presumed final girl in ten minutes.
  • The line “What’s your favorite scary movie?” set a meta tone that shaped later horror films.
  • Critics say the film’s pop-culture violence commentary created a lasting template for modern horror storytelling.