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It’s been 30 years since Wes Craven’s slasher flick scream hit theaters, introducing audiences to the masked killer “Ghostface” and small-town characters who are still part of the horror canon today.
Now, fans of the original 1996 hit can pick up a 30th Anniversary Edition scream It includes a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray version of the film on two discs and some killer collectibles
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Scream: 30th Anniversary Edition [4K UHD]
The physical release includes hours of behind-the-scenes content from the original feature film, from commentaries from the cast and crew to featurettes on the production set. Your purchase also includes a digital code that you can redeem for a downloadable version scream Which you can watch and stream online.
But what are you really buying? scream The box set features a bunch of limited-edition items, like a blood-stained cordless phone inspired by the phone used by Drew Barrymore in the film’s now-iconic opening scene. Although the replica phone does not work for making calls, it comes with pre-recorded dialogue from the film if you pick it up after it rings. Meanwhile, the box set also includes Polaroid-style photographs of the suspects in the film, as well as newspaper clippings and a case file.
it scream The box set is an Amazon exclusive and is available for pre-order now. It’s sure to sell out fast, so we recommend adding it to cart to lock in your copy while it’s still in stock (the physical release is already topping Amazon’s bestseller charts weeks ahead of its release date). This also makes a great gift for movie lovers.
scream It was well received by audiences and critics alike upon its release in December 1996, with Craven (and writer Kevin Willemson) praised for revitalizing the tired slasher-horror genre with a dose of entertainment – and a deliberate nod to the films that came before it. As rolling stone David Fear mentioned this in his review of 2022 scream remake, it was “an extremely difficult task, deftly executed by screenwriter Williamson and director Craven, balancing jokes for a generation raised on VCR horror binges while still providing thrills, chills and an adrenaline rush.”
Apart from Barrymore, the original scream The film stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, and Skeet Ulrich, many of whom have returned for other installments in the franchise, which now includes six sequels as well as a short-lived television series.