SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
“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.
Episodes
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for Wes Craven's “A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.
Listen to the full commentary on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs
Today’s episode of SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers covers recent SCREAM news from announcements, speculation, and from “Your Favorite Scary Movie,” a book by Ashley Cullins, including:
· Kevin Williamson stating his favorite sequel is Scream VI
· Neve Campbell saying she hasn’t seen Scream VI, that Sam’s darkness “didn’t feel like Scream,” and that she told Radio Silence they were “losing her” whil...
We’re back! After two weeks off, SWRCS returns with SCREAM talk! First, Ryan is joined by Tamika to discuss Jada Pinkett Smith’s impact on Scream 2 and her opening victim character of Maureen Evans. Then, Amar Karim helps Ryan with a full review of Mason Gooding’s 2025 release ...
In the summer finale before a two-week hiatus, Ryan celebrates his 30th birthday (August 18th) with this special mega episode. First, Ryan explains “30 Reasons Why Scream 3 is the Best” in a passionate advocation of the third entry in the series. Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast to commemorate ten years since the passing of Wes Craven’s death in August of 2015. Then, ...
Ryan covers two controversial talking points in the current SCREAM discourse: (1) the impact of Alison Brie’s recent comments about “the Core Four,” her disappointment in the recent films, and Dewey’s death; (2) the potential of Melissa Barrera joining “Scary Movie 6” to spoof Sam Carpenter, her own divisive performance, and Scream overall after her controversial fallout with Spyglass and exit from the fra...
In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to answer new podcast speed round questions specifically relating to the Halloween franchise and a mini competition between Halloween vs. Scream on a variety of topics.
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Introduction
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“Halloween Story”
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Halloween Questions
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Hallo-Scream Questions
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White Horse
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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “Halloween H20" (1998). Watch the film as you follow along, or listen like a regular podcast recording.
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In this week’s episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to predict how similar “Scream 7” and “Halloween H20” will be in terms of plot, character arcs, and narrative choices, on the anniversary of the release of the seventh “Halloween” in theaters. Both films will have been written (uncredited) and shaped by Kevin Williamson and are the seventh entries in ...
In this week’s episode, Ryan summarizes the problematic production of “Cursed” (2005). The film that reunited Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Marianne Maddalena, Patrick Lussier, and Marco Beltrami to make the werewolf version of “Scream” that became a two-year nightmare for everyone involved under Dimension. Ryan invites Sam and Garrison from “In...
In this week’s episode, Ryan invites Tarick Evans to figure out how to fix Scream VI. Ryan proposes three different versions to change Scream VI: moderate changes, alterations to Gale specifically, and a complete overhaul of the movie as we know it. Additionally, podcast producer TJ Jones joins to describe why Scream VI is better suited to be classified as a ...
Join Ryan for a breakdown of the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan is joined by guests who both absolutely loved the new film and others who find it deeply flawed.
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It’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” week! Join Ryan to discuss reactions to the divisive requel film released on Friday with Josh and Amar. Then, Ryan invites Anthony and Jess to investigate the similarities and differences between the original “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Then...
Happy Sunday! In this emergency episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo (from the Never Split Up Podcast) disclose their initial reactions to the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025) film. Ryan and Anthony discuss spoilers, the identity of the killers, the use of the legacy actors, and the overall film.
In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for “I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, with deep ties to the SCREAM franchise, and ahead of the release of the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" film released in theaters.
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Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the current state of the film industry’s unpredictability with box office results, in trying to solve the case of “M3GAN 2.0” and its recent financial disaster. They discuss the implications on “M3GAN 2.0” on the upcoming releases of “Scream 7” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Ryan and Josh probe Jason Blum’s...
In this special episode of the podcast, Ryan invites Ashley and the hosts of the Scream Queens Podcast, Josh and Justine, to analyze the moments of closure Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers experience in each SCREAM film. The discussion also connects to Taylor Swift's song “Closure” from the evermore album. The conversation provides insights into emotional co...
In this off-the-beaten-path episode, Ryan C. Showers celebrates the 10th anniversary of the MTV Scream TV Show, season one. The pilot episode of the show premiered June 30, 2015. Ryan invites Adam and Taz to give justice to the perhaps underrated first season of the TV show. They discuss the controversies surrounding the show at the time it aired, ...
Happy Fourth of July! In this holiday special, Ryan is joined by TikTok Jake to discuss the new trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and predict its box office results. Then, Ryan celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Ghostface/SCREAM-spoof “Scary Movie,” originally released on July 7, 2000. Ryan surveys the differences in how SCREAM fans...
Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold delve into the character of Gale Weathers played by Courteney Cox. They discuss her special, unique and identifying qualities in each of the six SCREAM films and identify predictions for her return in the upcoming Scream 7. They analyze Gale's character development and the potential for her fate in the next installment, explo...
In part two of the season five premiere of the podcast, Ryan and Amar continue the coverage of ranking all the characters in the franchise with “Scream 4,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI.” In addition, Amar plays “Smash, Slash, or Dash: Ghostface Edition.”
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