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23 out of 33 people found the following review useful:

What a great surprise!

Author: José Carlos Domingos from Portugal
1 July 2015

I was a little bit worried in the beginning, but with all the videos and stuff they released I actually started liking it, it's different so, if you want to see a copy of Scream Movies, forget it. This is completely different, but in a good way, it's has a good sense of humor, which reminds me the Scream Movies, the mask it works, for me, and actually this show has a story behind, so the killer doesn't kill just for fun. It's funny how they try to "blame" some characters, so we can have our own theory.

It's still in development so, we can't just say it's awful at the premiere, this is that show that is growing episode by episode, so give it a chance, I love it, it's different, and who is a addicted to movies, are gonna love the references and Noah's theories.

6 out of 7 people found the following review useful:

I really thought this would turn out to be a cheap copy of Scream but on the contrary, it is so thrilling and have more than a bunch of exuberant scenes.

Author: Aktham Tashtoush from Boston, MA, United States
1 July 2015

WoW ,, i really didn't expect it to be that thrilling and full of mysteries,, well it is no where near the movie itself and yes there are some weirdly motionless quiescent moments MTV style like but gosh the craziness and the jumpy scenes are patching up any unnoticeable holes.

Well The idea is Scream so it's not that new , but the execution and the young cast and all the characters are fresh and even the director and the writers are young too ,, its like they know and grew up on the Legend of Scream original movie and here they're trying to make an edited distributed version after almost 3 decades .. the screenplay is ingeniously written and well put, each scene has a meaning and serves a purpose in the series.

As for the cast, they're all young and new i only remember Bex Taylor-Klaus face from Arrow ,, and their performance is engaging and interacting.

Overall, i kinda thought the series would turn out to be a cheap stretched copy of Scream but on the contrary,,. it was so thrilling and have so many exuberant scenes.

4 out of 4 people found the following review useful:

Better than we all expected

Author: stevenkingmetcalfe from Lexington, KY
1 July 2015

Of course in this day and age, technology Youtube, and Facebook are going to be a big part of our new television show's plots, and I guess it's kind of a drag to see that.. Aside from that, this show is pretty juicy.

You never know whom is going to be the next murder suspect, or murdered cast member. It really is a lot like the Scream movies, in terms of making fun of itself subtly. If you over-examine this show, and want to hate it, you probably will. Honestly, I'd choose watching this (so far) over the walking dead, any day.

Overall, it's entertaining. 9/10 for beating expectations

6 out of 8 people found the following review useful:

It's not the films, so don't treat it that way.

Author: groblermarcel from South Africa
1 July 2015

Well if I'm being honest, the idea of a TV series based on a 90's slasher trilogy (and Scream 4) didn't seem like a great idea when I first found out about it about a month ago. So I followed the build-up and got more and more excited as the time neared for the show's premiere. And it was worth it! Firstly; The show is different than the movies, but what did you expect? Yea, it got inspiration from the source material but it stands on it's own. Secondly; don't mind the clichés, they're meant to be there. Overall this is a fun comedy-horror/mystery with all the horror clichés in the book, you love to see someone die because they're stupid! Even the characters are clichés; There are the Jocks (popular douche bags), nerds (or in this case horror fans), and of course you have the virgins (or good girls). So have fun trying to guess who the killer is, I know I will.

2 out of 2 people found the following review useful:

Amicably making a case for itself

Author: quincytheodore from Indonesia
2 July 2015

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

As a TV series, Scream has the advantage of having infamous namesake and it does deliver the classic slasher gimmick, although its greatest attribute is its self-awareness. It realizes the obstacles, such as cliché high school setting and transition from movie to series, and rather than trying to gloss it over, Scream faces it head-on with smart quips in addition to the mandatory pool of blood.

Premise remains the same, a killer stalks their preys before mutilating them in gruesome fashion. The show gives this antique gore aptly, it's pretty good in the buildup and effect of the butchering is done with just the right tone. However, it's not just slashing away randomly, it also tries to set an eclectic cast. As the movie itself says, the audience should invest or care about the characters to make the killing efficient.

Characters are presentable, casting fresh actors is a good direction to build the series. They don't veer too much from typical high school kids, but there is effort to broaden the personalities beyond the expected. It uses already proved formula and tweaks it with modern upgrade without overflowing it to needlessly aggrandized aspects.

The main concern is how much the straightforward plot can carry it for many episodes. Its necessity to offer kills can also be taxing for a series and unlike movie sequel or reboot, the nostalgia effect will wear off sooner of latter. Luckily, it has room to expand and with enough mystery, it could work for the long run.

Serializing a slasher flick might have its issues, but Scream is clever enough to turn most of them into perks, making the classic kill fest into a more modern version and also staying true to its root.

4 out of 6 people found the following review useful:

More awesome then Movie

Author: saqibcreate from Pakistan
2 July 2015

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Just a brilliant start of this awesome series. I like each and every thing about it. Acting is very good and the plot, twist and the environment that is set is really great.. I can't ask for anymore. A brilliant start of upcoming masterpiece. I really like the fact that the "Mask" Guy is more creepy I mean they changed it make it even more creepier. I think You should start watching it without any doubt because the effect, music and everything is really cool.If you are looking for great TV series like Arrow and Flash then, this could be the one that can be compared. I wan't satisfy with the trailer but, wow the way they start it is surely going to make your day.. A brilliant start of killing franchise.

5 out of 8 people found the following review useful:

1st impression

Author: dalina-tu from usa
30 June 2015

I am 15 years old. The first episode premiered tonight. I am giving it a ten for its strong start and confidence to follow the beloved movie series it hails from. I hope it keeps me unapologetic for my generosity. It's cool how they recognize how mediocre this kind of content is. Every is predictable. I hope they found solutions by making things unexpected. "You can't do a slasher movie as a TV series." I want it stretched it out but don't make it boring. What a great time to premiere though. While other shows are on weird scheduling and everyone has jumped on the Netflix ship. Here's a tip MTV: show episode reruns FREQUENTLY! People nowadays watch things only when they want or can. It's not about just catching attention but going VIRAL. Be AVAILABLE. Use YOUTUBE to promote. Fingers crossed. Sincerely, the youth teen demographic.

6 out of 11 people found the following review useful:

A new generation of slasher

Author: Daniel Chase from United Kingdom
1 July 2015

While I was hesitant to watch the show I am happy to admit I liked it. While it definitely does not compete with the high standards set by the films the show definitely takes everything in a new direction. A lot of people hate it because its not like the films but this is a new generation of slasher. We are less reliant on the good old style fun of the original and more reliant on scares technology has to offer. This is a show not to be taken to seriously and should be considered as good fun. The acting may seem a little weak at times and the scares are nowhere near as frightening as it could be but the basic premise is original, a mix of scream and other slasher classics. The show needs to be made scarier to compete with the films and earn over fans but if the show continues heading in this direction I'm sure more seasons will come. Just like how the films payed homage to cult classic slasher films the show acknowledges modern day horror shows e.g. bates motel, and adapts the fun horror rules and clichés of the original to a TV format. The action and scares will happen slower and less frequently but if the show relies on the tension and suspense of the original film we could be looking forward to a great first season. The characters are clichéd and rehashes of the original films but them and the plot are surely entertaining. The show definitely needs more suspense, longer victim chases and decent character development to the stereotype stock characters we have now. For fans of the original stop comparing the show to the film, while it obviously cannot compete with them it definitely has fun toying around the rules of the original series and manipulating certain elements so expect less 1996 and more 2015. I just hope the series has an amazing end of season twist for the killers revelation like with the original films, we wouldn't want anything boring and predictable.

Thrilling!

Author: Micahel from England
4 July 2015

Okay, this isn't anything in comparison to the Scream Movies. Different story, different killer, different town, different characters. I don't think its fair to make comparisons to this show to the Movies. Despite them sharing the same name I think people are giving it bad reviews because they are comparing it to the movies.

That being said this show is very thrilling and I like how it has a story behind it, with the whole Daisy thing. Its not just some killer wanting revenge and killing off a bunch of people (which the movie did very well) it actually has a story and because its a TV series where going to follow the characters throughout how many seasons it has and watch while they balance their everyday life and solve the mystery of who the killer is.

If your looking for something scary, then maybe you should just stick with the movies, I wouldn't say this show is very scary. I found the original ghost face mask scarier. Overall I enjoyed the pilot of this show and would recommend.

1 out of 2 people found the following review useful:

Did not scream at all

Author: Ronak Modi from India
3 July 2015

Needless to say show is based on "Scream" movie franchise which I am not big fan of but thought of trying it out as I like suspense and thriller genre.

Story goes like bunch of school friends upload a secretly taken video on YouTube which goes viral and slashing(as mentioned in show) starts happening. Each character has an hidden untold secret about them which begins to unfold as episode progresses.

I feel makers tried to fit in too many things in one episode. There are so many things happening that you start losing track. There is also not enough screen time given to each character and they have tried to rush to main plot without building a solid platform.

There is nothing new or extra-ordinary about the show which will blow your mind. Acting and Direction are just about average.

My final verdict will be you can give it a try if you have free time.

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