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What Is The Greatest Death Scene In The 'Scream' Franchise?

NOTE: If you haven't yet viewed Scream 4, you may want to steer clear of this article, as some spoilers are likely to emerge

Wes Craven’s career resurrection arrived in the mid 1990’s when he and Kevin Williamson joined forces to create the most stimulating slasher series in years: Scream. nce ’96, three sequels have been birthed, and while a few of those can certainly be condered financial blunders, the series has, for the most part upheld constent quality.

The original was obviously the finest of the series, while the immediate follow-up that arrived one year post Scream introduction was certainly a blast. Three years would lapse before Scream 3 hit the market and consumers expressed a collective shudder, as the film was a train wreck, and the first gn of neglect that the franchise had suffered.

Fast forward 11 years and Scream 4 arrived theatrically on the heels of tremendous critical praise. As it happens, the film certainly wasn’t spectacular. Ade from the already cliché “meta” angle utilized in the film, it was little more than a carbon copy of the first film, sans a handful of familiar faces (of course Campbell, Cox and Arquette were still on hand). Scream 4 turned out to be an enjoyable film, but sadly, critics lead anticipating viewers a bit let down.

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Among all the films, Ghostface has always provided us with one certainty: he’s going to slaughter many, and a memorable fatality or two are guaranteed to be showcased. Be it Tatum’s trip through the doggy door (the unedited rendition is gnificantly more memorable), or Phil’s bathroom trip gone awry, the mystery man (or woman, I should say) behind the mask has a sadistic streak, and there’s no hetation in willingness to express such a tendency.

So, what is your favorite death scene from the beloved Scream franchise?

For my money, I’m going to surprise many, and call a tie between the carving of Casey Decker, featured in the first film, and the splitting headache suffered by Deputy Perkins in the most recent Scream showing. Good, gruesome fun (despite the fact that plenty of Casey’s demise comes off screen).

Let us know, what Scream slaughter scene floats your boat?

Shock value - Casey's hands down. I remember the clever marketing Dimenon did with that billing Drew Barrymore as pretty much the lead character! And then... BAM!

As far as disturbing/horror goes, Randy's death in Scream 2 was pretty fucking brutal!

I definitely think Casey's death was the greatest one because it was so surpring. But I also think Olivia's death was pretty brutal in Scream 4.

I'd have to agree...Casey's death was the best. The best part was when her parents are literally two feet away, she's dying and can't scream because she's worn her voice hoarse. To me, that was just painful to watch. My second favorite would have to be Cici's in Scream 2.

I'd have to agree...Casey's death was the best. The best part was when her parents are literally two feet away, she's dying and can't scream because she's worn her voice hoarse. To me, that was just painful to watch. My second favorite would have to be Cici's in Scream 2. I agree with you on these two as well, they are both very milar as well and I really wish they would have gone with something milar for the opening of Scream 4, instead we got an opening that was reminiscent of a "Scary Movie" sequel.

Surprised that you enjoyed the Deputy Perkins Death because although it was awesome at first, the fact that he steps out of the car with the knife still in his head and says, "Fuck you Bruce Willis!" really ruined it for me. I didnt find it funny and I actually cringed at how bad I thought it was when I saw the midnight screening. That being said, some of the deleted scenes for Scream 4 would have made the film a lot better and even though I did not like the killer(s) this time around, the fan made alternate ending I posted under the Deleted Scene clips, would have made for a better ending.

I don't really know which was my favorite death scene, but I'll just give you my top 4.

1. Casey's gutting/hanging 2. Tatum's failed attempt to fit through the doggy door, and gets crushed. (BTW- That death scene is actually imposble in real life. An actual garage door cannot maintain the weight of a human.) 3. The two deaths at the premiere of STAB in 'Scream 2'. 4.All the deaths in the opening scene of SCREAM 4.

BTW. It's Casey Becker, not Decker

-Rose McGowan in the fucking garage door!

That was some cool shit !

Tatum in the garage.

I'd have to agree...Casey's death was the best. The best part was when her parents are literally two feet away, she's dying and can't scream because she's worn her voice hoarse. To me, that was just painful to watch. My second favorite would have to be Cici's in Scream 2.

The reason why Casey couldn't scream was because they'd stabbed/slit her throat... Brutal!

Tatum's death was my favorite, i also liked the way jenny died in scream 4.

I'd have to agree...Casey's death was the best. The best part was when her parents are literally two feet away, she's dying and can't scream because she's worn her voice hoarse. To me, that was just painful to watch. My second favorite would have to be Cici's in Scream 2.

The reason why Casey couldn't scream was because they'd stabbed/slit her throat... Brutal

Plus he choked her out and posbly crushed her wind pipe, if only they had another death scene this brutal in the franchise...