Scream 3

With the departure of screenwriter Kevin Williamson, that characteristic atmosphere also departed as well. The third Scream is occasionally even annoying in the first half, where the spirit of the mother is boring, houses explode, and after so many dramas, the slightly whispering Sidney is still in the middle of everything, even though Gale and Dewey could easily have handled it on their own. All that might seem truly enjoyable is perhaps Patrick Dempsey or Randy's video cassette. But just when it's starting to look like we've really gotten nothing more than an unnecessary continuation, the final twenty-minute scene comes, which seriously takes your breath away with its absolute intensity and melodrama. Thanks to this, the third film finds its place in the series with its head held high. (25.06.2011)

Here, it’s all very predictable, which is disappointing. The murders don’t do much to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The ending could have salvaged it, but compared to the first two installments, it lacked a greater element of surprise. At least the characters were enjoyable, which is something to rely on. For me, it’s a weaker third installment. 5/10. (09.02.2023)

The third film came a little later on, but it all fit together quite naturally. First, the book The Woodsboro Murders was written, which was followed by the film series Stab, so the idea of a third installment set on the set of another film sequel is definitely not a bad one. The humor comes from the main characters interacting with their actors. Neve Campbell is not in the main plot at first, but she's very natural as Sydney, so it doesn't matter. Courteney Cox changes her style again, but she's still as adorable... and David Arquette? Of course you can count on him. Kelly Rutherford, Patrick Dempsey, and Carrie Fisher have interesting smaller roles. The new Hollywood setting inspires a deepening of the original 1970s story, which is one of the most interesting new aspects. (12.04.2011)

Deja voodoo. Due to the Columbine High School massacre, the violence is stripped down like Courteney Cox's bangs, and the spotlight shifts to light-hearted humor and self-parody. Without Williamson, it feels a lot like Dewey’s walk, especially in the first half, but ultimately, the trilogy conventions are bent satisfyingly (just like Mrs. Prescott once was). In the context of subsequent events, it’s intriguing how the Miramax head produced a film that’s somewhat about him and the practices that breed evil. (23.02.2023)

Pretty lame compared to the previous episodes. The self-parody doesn't work, Neve Campbell is insanely annoying and the "surprise" at the end really got to me. If next time the killer is an orange walrus played by Marlon Brando, I wouldn't be too surprised. The second star is a nostalgic reminder of the relatively good first film... (07.10.2002)