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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 passion and love for the mythology of Scream. This podcast aims to give equal airtime to Scream (1996), Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream 6, and the upcoming Scream 7, as well as Scream-adjacent topics. Episode coverage will include character development, storylines, themes, symbolism, filmmaking techniques and craftsmanship, the horror genre, cinematic legacies, comparative discussions, and cultural impacts. In addition, "SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers" will provide coverage and discourse of news about upcoming installments in the movie series.
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In this episode, Ryan analyzes the too-early projections for the SCREAM 7 box office by BoxOfficePro of $20M-$40, and Box Office and $28M-$36M by Box Office Theory. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and TJ for the second annual SWRCS box office draft for the year of 2026, hosted by Tony Squares (host of "Survivor Squared"). To end the episode, Ryan is joined by Sam for a Buffy-Taylor Swift crossover topic. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In this episode, Ryan covers the discourse around the marketing of SCREAM 7. Ryan recaps a breakdown of how Scream 7 is either on the same schedule or ahead of schedule of the marketing for Scream 5 and 6 from Paramount in 2022 and 2023, via BritneyVinyl. Then, Ryan and a panel of guests discuss their thoughts on the new cast poster, TV spots, the release of the Creepy Duck Design poster, new logo, and the social media game of the Scream Movies account. The gang also discusses fears of Scream 7 going the way of Scream 4's marketing. More importantly, the guests take turn answering the question: "Do you want another Scream 7 trailer?" after a whirlwind month of not receiving a second trailer after October's Sidney-Tatum focused preview. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
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In this episode, Ryan is joined by RyanNotDyin for hot takes on everything SCREAM, Scream 7, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Specifically, Ryan² discuss statements from 2022 involving Sam Carpenter, the requel, and Julie James that have come full circle in 2026. They also discuss how Scream 7 is "restoration" for the franchise, should Scream (2022) have skipped the Carpenter story in favor of the story we are receiving now with Scream 7, and Sarah Michelle Gellar's career resurgence with Ready or Not 2 and the Buffy reboot. Then, Ryan meets with Joanna for the first time on the podcast, and they review her Scream Story and Speed Round questions. The show concludes with Ryan and Ashley showing how Taylor Swift's "New Romantics" is a millennial anthem, represents the same spirit as the characters in Kevin Williamson's writing, and how it fits as a Scream 4 song. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "New Romantics" (1989) Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In this episode, Ryan reports on the new SCREAM 7 cast poster, featuring a dozen cast members and a new design in the style of the other Spyglass/Paramount style posters. First, Ryan is joined by graphic designer, Christian Ranke, then chats with the 'straight bros' Josh and TJ, and concludes with podcast veteran, Cassi, who all talk the new poster, TV spot, and all things SCREAM 7. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
In the second part of this discussion, Ryan is joined by Jess to predict and muse about Sidney as a mother in SCREAM 7. Specifically, Ryan and Jess analyze how Sidney's original storyline was intertwined with her mother, Maureen Prescott, and the parallel with her now that she has her own daughter. In addition, Ryan briefly shares thoughts on the Scream 7 official cast poster released on Wednesday. Tune in for a full episode about the cast poster on Monday. Also, Ryan and Ashley discuss Taylor Swift's "right where you left me" and connect it to Sidney's inability to move beyond her mother's death and the events of Woodsboro in "Scream 3." Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "right where you left me" (evermore)
In this two-part event, Ryan investigates the most talked about aspect of SCREAM 7: Sidney Prescott as a mother, given the history and themes of the Wes Craven films. Ryan is joined by Brittany to predict and muse about Sidney's storyline, Sidney as a mother, and her relationship with her daughter, Tatum. In addition, Ryan briefly outlines the new impending SCREAM 7 marketing that began this week with new footage in a TV spot. Also, Ryan invites Ashley to discuss Taylor Swift's "would've could've should've," the song that best represents Sidney's Scream (1996) and Scream 3 character arc. Join us on Friday for Part II and instant reactions to new marketing materials for SCREAM 7. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "would've could've should've" (midnights)
Skeet Ulrich recently shared that the original plan for Scream 5-Scream 6-Scream 7 was for Billy Loomis to slowly turn his daughter and main character, Sam Carpenter, into the Ghostface killer. While, Scream 7 reverted the storyline back to Sidney Prescott, this news puts into perspective odd choices about Scream 5 & 6 and an uncomfortable trend in modern horror films' messaging. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jacob from the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the problematic nature and execution of Sam Carpenter's development in Scream 5 & 6, her strange morality about murder, and how it speaks to the larger culture. Then, Ryan is joined by Amar, Josh, Sarah, and Ashley to debate the concept of Sam as Ghostface in the hypothetical Scream 7 film we almost had: Would Sam have faced off against Sidney, the good final girl vs. the bad final girl? Would we have seen Sam stalking her slasher victims, or would the film have taken a "Fight Club" subjective approach? Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Anti-Hero" (Midnights) Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook.
In this Friday news episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo. First, Ryan and Anthony perform a year-in-review speed round of 20 horror films (such as "Weapons," "Sinners," etc.) released in the year of 2025, assigning each a star out of ten. Next, Ryan and Anthony discuss news related to the Scream franchise. Some news stories are specifically related to "Scream 7," such as the IMAX release, "most anticipated films of 2026" lists, and Tatum's role in the future. Other news covers Neve Campbell's return to "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix, Courteney Cox's directing gig, and "Ready of Not 2: Here I Come." Then, Ryan concludes the episode with the 2026 SWRCS Awards. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Ryan performs an audio commentary of Wes Craven's masterpiece, "Scream 2" (1997). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience. NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries.
In this Monday release, Ryan is joined by Carrie to discuss continuity errors and goofs in the Wes Craven era of films. (See Patreon to follow along with the slideshow.) Ryan and Carrie summarize whether the continuity errors are a genuine filmmaking issue. Then, Ryan is joined by Mark and Sarah for Scream 7 trailer thoughts and to review "The End of an Era" documentary about Taylor Swift. Scream (1996) Continuity Errors Scream 2 Continuity Errors Scream 3 Continuity Errors Scream 4 Continuity Errors Scream 7 Trailer Vibes The Life of a Showgirl Review - The End of an Era Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Happy 2026! In the first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by the Patreon members of the podcast to talk everything and anything: Scream 7, Scream 1-6, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Taylor Swift, Wicked: For Good, Sarah Michelle Gellar, etc. Cheers to the holiday season and the new page as we approach the release of Scream 7! The Final Scream Thoughts with Jess Holiday Group Zoom Buffy Scream 7 & Sidney Neve Campbell Wicked: For Good Scream Talk Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook.
In the final episode of 2025, Zack Cherry (Youtuber, host of The Cherry Picker) reunites with Ryan for the first time in almost two years. Ryan and Zack discuss the Scream 7 trailer, philosophy on Scream, and currents events within the franchise. Then, Zack discusses his new project, "Macabre", and they review horror films released alongside Scream 3 in the year of 2000, that celebrated their 25th anniversaries this year: What Lies Beneath, American Psycho, Final Destination, etc. To close out the episode, Ashley joins Ryan to cover "New Year's Day" for the final Taylor Swift Song of 2025. Scream Talk Scream 7 Trailer Zack's New Project 2000 in Horror "New Year's Day" Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "New Year's Day"
At long last, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the original "Scream" (1996). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience. NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries.
In today's episode, Ryan talks with Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"), writer of "The Final Scream." Since the premiere on Friday, Ryan and Joe discuss their third and final spec script collaboration, imagining an end to the Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers storyline, featuring Mark Kincaid and Sidney's young daughters since the "Scream 7" film to be released in February will be much different. Ryan and Joey discuss the "rebirth" and prequel aspects to this story, as well as the character development and divisive personal choices for the legendary characters. The Prequel/Rebirth of Maureen Prescott The Twinks Sidney's Unraveling A Perfect Gale Weathers The Wicked Opening A Farewell Listen to the full script in Episode 275 of this podcast. Read the script on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook.
In this milestone 275th episode, Ryan presents "The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written by Joe Vallese (LA-Times Bestselling Writer of "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). This script envisions what Scream 7 could have looked like had Sidney been married to Mark Kincaid and if the story followed her as a mother to young children. This is the third Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers script written by Joe Vallese for this podcast, after "Scream 7" (episode 112) and "Screams (episode 155). Introduction with Ryan and Joey Cast List The Final Scream End Credits Follow us at @ScreamwithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Read the full script on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs for Tiers 2+.
In today's episode, Ryan hosts Josh and Breia to deep dive into the original, iconic "Scream" (1996) finale. They discuss the way this sequence outlined the formula for SCREAM finales that came after, as well as the identity of the killers, why they are important in slasher history, Sidney Prescott's first earth-shattering finale, Neve Campbell's performance, the violence, Gale Weathers's spoiler with the safety, and the two-killer twist. To round out the show, Ryan and Breia briefly discuss Sabrina Carpenter and her blockbuster hit music from the last two years. The Final Scream Preview The Scream 1 Finale Sidney and Neve Campbell Billy, Stu, and the Killers Scream Story & Speed Round Visiting the Macher House Sabrina Carpenter Follow us @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, X, and Facebook!
12 Ghostface killers. 12 songs from "The Life of a Showgirl." December 12th. In this episode, Ryan and Ashley assign each of the twelve Ghostface killers a song by Taylor Swift from "The Life of a Showgirl" and explain each Scream character's personality through the song. This episode also wishes Taylor Swift a happy birthday, where Ryan and Ashley play "this or that" with her albums folklore and evermore. Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Happy holidays! Happy Scream 7! In this episode, Ryan continues coverage of the Scream 7 trailer, featuring Joey Noberini creator of "The Scream Vault," and Josh and Justine from the "Scream Queens Podcast." Each member offers a unique perspective about the history of the franchise and untapped points of view about the Neve Campbell and Sidney Prescott-focused trailer for Scream 7. Then, Ryan and Ashley cover "tis the damn season" from evermore for the Taylor Swift Song of the Day, explain the Scream connection with the festive winter holidays, and discuss how the small-town culture in Taylor's song could apply to Scream 7. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X and Facebook. Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "tis the damn season" (evermore)
In this episode, Ryan reviews "Wicked: For Good" with the same crew as the review for "Wicked" Part 1 last year, Justin (from "Foolish Mortals and Happy Haunts"), Andy, and Michael Schwartz (previously of NextBestPicture). The gang describes how they experienced the film's interpretation of Act II of the source material, the acting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film's reaction from critics, and the film's Oscar potential. Ryan lists his top five favorite moments from "Wicked: For Good" and describes how Part 1 and "For Good" should be viewed as one complete movie and story. The Underrated Act II Ryan's Top Five Moments Critics Response Ariana and Cynthia The Flaws Scream 7 Trailer Thoughts Oscar Potential "One Battle After Another" Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Ryan spent the last two years unflinchingly standing in solidarity with Neve Campbell and the Scream franchise, and supported continuing on with Scream 7. A vast majority of fans believe the trailer for Scream 7 is terrific and this entry has some of the greatest potential ever in the series due to the talent involved. However, in an effort to display objectivity, this episode explores potential red flags of Scream 7 and what could go wrong despite the high hopes and optimism. Ryan focuses concerns on the identity of Ghostface and his/her motive, while Jess Melendez worries about the big-picture relevancy of Scream 7 in a chapter of Sidney's story. In the introduction, Anthony Dapuzzo (Never Split Up podcast) shares fears of Scream 7 playing into the modern trend of easter eggs. Too Many Easter Eggs Urgency of Sidney's Story Ghostface and Their Motive Mark Evans Not Solving Gale's Scream VI Disaster The Twins Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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