Why "Scream 2" is the Best Horror Sequel in History!

The best sequel in horror film history? Yes. Horror sequels tend to be watered down versions of their predecessor, yet Scream 2 is nothing close to that. This sequel plays with the idea of "cause & effect" by exploring the consequences of the original Woodsboro massacre.  A remarkable quality of the film was the mixture of different genres it contained: Horror, romance, comedy, suspense...etc. The mixture of genres allowed us to sympathize better with the heroin; Who hasn't felt scared when walking down an isolated street? Who hasn't felt the butterflies of sharing a smile with their crush? Who hasn't shared a laugh with a close friend?

We were provided with a romantic plot that hooked us in the first film, and reeled us in with the second installment. I’m talking about the relationship between the ambitious news reporter, Gale Weathers, and the kind-hearted officer, Dui. 

We want them to be together, but reality keeps kicking in, reminding them of their differences, one dreams of being the next Diane Sawyer...

 While the other dreams of a normal life: a family, a white picket fence, and no murderers to chase after. 

Then, there's Sidney, our unlucky protagonist, and Derrick, a good guy that won't stop fighting for her. Once you fall for their puppy love, it hurts much more when their existence is in danger. 

"It's all happening again...." A memorable scene is when Derek, Sidney's boyfriend, is attacked. Dui rushes to Derek's rescue and Sidney's left outside the house, worried, scared, witnessing everything she believes to be her fault. It’s the exchange of looks that Dui and Sidney trade that makes the scene more significant. Dui looks at her in a way that tells her, it’s all starting again. Sidney, with watery eyes, finally accepts it, nothing is over, and more blood is to be shed.

Sidney, haunted by the sins of her mother, yearns for a normal life- but a normal life is not in her cards. (ONLY SPOILER) A killing that really hit home was Hallie, Sid's roommate, with whom she shared more than just a room, but her insecurities, and was never absent when Sidney needed reinsurance that she was not alone. 

Sidney formed an emotional bond with the victims, resulting in her blaming herself for everything, when she was only a victim as well. 

 After the first massacre, Sidney seems to suffer from post-traumatic stress. The poor girl sees ghost face everywhere, like soldiers coming back from war who find it difficult to adjust to a civilian life. A scene that pointed out how traumatized Sidney was, was the play rehearsal...

As far as the story-line goes, it’s perfectly structured. Each scene adds information to the murder mystery and pushes the story forward.  The acting is on point; Neve Campbell is a respectable scream queen.  “Scream 2” took the weaknesses of the first film and eliminated them from the second, while emphasizing on the strengths of the first installment, like making fun of horror films while being inside a scary movie itself. "Stab 2? Who would want that? Sequels suck."

 What’s your favorite horror sequel? And what did you think of “Scream 2?”

"Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood"

First of all, props to the team behind this film, there was so much attention to detail, there was a stereotype in every corner of the room, from having plastic slipcover on everything in the living room to even the kitchen. 

So, the movie’s about Ashtray moving in with his dad, who's apparently younger than he is, and has to tuck his own father into bed every night- nice satirical commentary on kids having kids. 

The movie follows him and his childhood friends dealing with the dangers of their neighborhood. The film was entirely on it's A-game with the relevant social commentary. A clear example of a relevant issue portrayed in this film is a short scene where cops play an arcade game, and the objective of the game's to beat on a black pedestrian.

 Marlon Wayan was robbed of an Oscar in my book! 

"Do We Have a Problem?"

 Another great pro about this movie is the comment on the lack of strength in the structure behind how patients are treated in certain hospitals belonging to certain neighborhoods. 

All in all, it was great movie, please do yourself a favor and watch it, it’s one of those films that everyone should watch at least once in their life, but if you’ve already seen it, then leave a comment letting me know what you thought, I love seeing other’s perspective.