Introduction “Hello, Sidney. Do you like scary movies?” This chilling question, delivered with sinister playfulness, marked the beginning of a new era in horror. Wes Craven’s *Scream*, released in 1996, wasn’t just another slasher film; it was a self-aware, meta-commentary on the genre itself, a deconstruction of tropes that had become predictable. And at the…
The Introduction Drew Barrymore’s eyes, wide with terror, fixed on a menacing figure just beyond the window, became synonymous with a new era of horror. Those piercing screams echoed far beyond the screen, launching a thousand slashers and forever changing the landscape of the genre. Wes Craven’s *Scream* was more than just a horror movie;…
Introduction The *Scream* franchise irrevocably altered the horror landscape. It breathed new life into the slasher subgenre, blending meta-commentary with genuinely terrifying moments. A significant element of this success, and a key reason why *Scream* continues to resonate with audiences, is the intricate characterization of its villains. Among them, Billy Loomis stands out as a…
