Scream 2

Name: Scream 2
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: December 12, 1997
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Neve Campbell

1997

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Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Dimension Films | Release Date: December 12, 1997 | TV-PG

Starring: Neve Campbell

Summary: Away at college, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her ... until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel! Now, as history eerily repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Cox), deputy Dewey (Arquette), and other SCREAM survivors find themselvesAway at college, Sidney Prescott (Campbell) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her ... until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel! Now, as history eerily repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Cox), deputy Dewey (Arquette), and other SCREAM survivors find themselves trapped in a terrifyingly clever plotline where no one is safe -- or beyond suspicion! (Dimension)… Expand

Director: Wes Craven

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 120 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

This funny, gory stab-athon is as sophisticated about the mechanics of Part 2s as the original was savvy about horror flicks. Read full review

David Rooney

Visceral, witty and appropriately redundant, the sequel has a winning commercial recipe that's certain to cook up excellent returns in all areas. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Paradoxically, there's a lot less gore. There is blood, of course, but nothing excessive by slasher-movie standards, and there are no depictions of spilled entrails. Craven has remembered that scares are more important that graphic displays of human insides and bodily fluids. Read full review

Walter Addiego

It's not as good as the original - which was fresher, funnier and scarier - but if it were, then by the criteria of the film's resident movie scholar, it wouldn't be a genuine sequel. Read full review

Lisa Alspector

The precredits sequence is exciting--it's the only part of the movie that even begins to use the idea of the vulnerability of a horror-movie audience reflexively. The rest of the story is a straightforward narrative that's threatening only to the ingenues in the cast. Read full review

Sarah Wade Hutman

For all its parodic elements, this clever 'whodunit' leaves us squirming and wincing at each slash of the killer. Prepare for a surprise and beware the person enjoying the film right next to you. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

This disappointing sequel to last year's horror sleeper gets trapped in the clichés it's trying to send up. Read full review

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BlakeP

Nov 1, 2012

In my opinion, "Scream 2" is even better than the first. It's funnier, scarier, and a lot more confident. Featuring even more memorable death scenes and dialogue that's worth talking about, every scene is delicious. The twist ending is a great homage to horror films in general, and theIn my opinion, "Scream 2" is even better than the first. It's funnier, scarier, and a lot more confident. Featuring even more memorable death scenes and dialogue that's worth talking about, every scene is delicious. The twist ending is a great homage to horror films in general, and the thrills are non-stop. Plus one for the fact that Sarah Michelle Gellar's in it.… Expand

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Movie3

Jul 15, 2018

FOR ONCE a horror sequel done spectacularly right. Again, horror, suspense, comedy, drama and parody make a wonderful mix in this totally entertaining movie!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Aug 6, 2021

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JPK

Jul 9, 2019

Pretty Scary Sequel
It’s not as good as it’s predecessor, But it still has those scares and kills.

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ItsRaininMen

Jun 20, 2013

It's good, but, it's characters are a little less memorable than the first, and, certain parts of the ending felt a little forced. Still definitely worth checking out, especially if you were a big fan of the first movie.

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Voodoo123

Oct 10, 2022

Not as fresh as the original but the cast is superb and the quality of the production is high. Was great to see it the first time around. Sad all the best thrills gone from later viewings.

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motionpaintings

Nov 21, 2020

i think that sequels are never particularly good. especially not in horror. This film confirms my attitude again.

0 of 13 users found this helpful013

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62	#62 Best Movie of 1997
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61	#61 Most Shared Movie of 1997