Every horror fan knows the opening scene of the original Scream by heart. Drew Barrymore's innocent blonde makes popcorn, the phone rings, she answers, and a creep asks her movie trivia questions in order to save her boyfriend, who's tied to a chair in the backyard. Things turn grisly in a matter of seconds. It’s an unnerving and chilling sequence that hooks the viewer instantly. Kevin Williamson (who penned the script) probably knows he won’t ever write another iconic opening scene like that. That doesn’t mean he won’t try, though.
'Sick' Reiterates What Makes a Good Slasher
'Sick' Reiterates What Makes a Good Slasher
'Sick' Reiterates What Makes a Good Slasher
Every horror fan knows the opening scene of the original Scream by heart. Drew Barrymore's innocent blonde makes popcorn, the phone rings, she answers, and a creep asks her movie trivia questions in order to save her boyfriend, who's tied to a chair in the backyard. Things turn grisly in a matter of seconds. It’s an unnerving and chilling sequence that hooks the viewer instantly. Kevin Williamson (who penned the script) probably knows he won’t ever write another iconic opening scene like that. That doesn’t mean he won’t try, though.