The Scream movies in order, as well as the TV series, draw a linear path that results in a terrifying story told pretty much in order. It’s almost easy to forget the impact 1996’s Scream had on both the slasher genre and horror in general in the decades since its debut. While the early ’90s produced some great horror movies, it was something of a fallow period for the genre, but the success of Scream helped revitalize it. Its savage violence, witty meta-awareness, and likable cast saw it become a sensation, and its success spawned many sequels.

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