SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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226 – What If Tatum was the Opening Victim in Scream? Jun 17, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers is joined by the producer of the podcast, TJ Jones (also from the Box Office Buds podcast), for an interactive exercise which reimagines "Scream" (1996) if Tatum Riley was the opening kill rather than Casey Becker. How does this alter the narrative, characters, and overall story? Ryan and TJ answer these questions. This is the first entry of a new series of episodes called "What if…"

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "The 1" (folklore)

225 – Scary Movie (Ryan's Audio Commentary) Jun 13, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers watches and performs an audio commentary for "Scary Movie" (2000). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the spoof of "Scream," "Scream 2," and "I Know What You Did Last Summer." This is an opportunity for the listeners to view "Scary Movie" through the lens of a "Scream" fan perspective.

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224 – Should SCREAM Abandon "The Rules" & What Comes Next After Scream 7? Jun 10, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers and Josh Reinhold discuss what comes next for SCREAM after the release of "Scream 7." Is it the end of "SCREAM" as we know it? Are we in for a Sidney 2.0 trilogy? Will Kevin Williamson direct the remaining Sidney movies? How will the franchise juggle Sidney, her daughter Tatum, and a potential Sam return? Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss "Change," a song from Taylor Swift's "Fearless" album.

Introduction and Episode Overview
Previewing Gale Weathers Episode
Room for Debate
The Return of Sidney to Scream
Rules and Meta Commentary
Creative Direction
Future Directors and New Voices
Cliffhanger in Scream 7
Sam's Return in Scream 8
Tatum's Role in Scream 7

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Change" (Fearless)

223 – Scream 7 News! Kevin Williamson & Guy Busick Speak Out (Headlines with RCS) Jun 06, 2025

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Scream 7 News Friday! Ryan and Anthony delve into the latest news surrounding Scream 7 as conveyed by Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick in recent interviews. In particular, Ryan and Anthony discuss Williamson's comments about focusing on Sidney again and Busick revealing details about the "lost" Core Four movie. Additionally, they speculate on the future of the franchise with rumors of "Scream 8" and review the trailer for "The Black Phone 2." Then, Ryan welcomes Phil from "The Horror Project" podcast, and covers the Taylor Swift Song of the Day with "Cornelia Street."

Scream 2 Night with Epic Film Guys
I've Had It
Williamson's Vision for Scream 7
Guy Busick's Insights on Scream 7
The Lost Core Four Movie
Marco Beltrami
Rumors. of Scream 8
Thanksgiving Sequel Dilemma
The Black Phone 2 Trailer
The Horror Project Podcast
"Cornelia Street"

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Cornelia Street" (Lover)

222 – Happy Horror Time with Ryan C. Showers Jun 03, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan C. Showers hosts Jacob Randall, Matt Emert, and Tim Murdock from the Happy Horror Time podcast. They discuss their friendship, the dynamics of podcasting, and everything SCREAM. Then, Ryan, Jacob, and Ashley usher in summer with an analysis of Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" for the song of the day.

Introduction
Happy Horror Time
Scream Stories, Rankings, and Speed Round
"Cruel Summer"

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Cruel Summer" (Lover)

221 – Rotten Tomatoes Questions; 'Bloodlines' Box Office Clue for Scream 7; Reviews: 'Final Destination' & 'Bloodlines' May 30, 2025

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In this episode, Ryan analyzes how "Final Destination: Bloodlines" performed at the box office, and what it signals about what could come "Scream 7." Additionally, Ryan muses about the way Rotten Tomatoes operates in the modern day and the odd the 92% score for "Final Destination: Bloodlines." Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley and Garrison to review "Final Destination" (2000) and "Final Destination: Bloodlines" (2025).

Introduction
'Bloodlines' Box Office Good for 'Scream 7'
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
"Maroon"
"Final Destination" (2000)
"Final Destination: Bloodlines" (2025)

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Maroon" (Midnights)

220 – Hallo-Scream: Sidney & Laurie 7 Films Each; Ryan's Reviews: "Companion" (2025) Review May 27, 2025

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Ryan C. Showers and contributor Jess Melendez use the soft, rumored announcement of "Scream 8" as a "Sidney story" to analyze and compare the "Scream" and "Halloween" franchises, focusing on the necessity and public perception of Neve Campbell and Jamie Lee Curtis. Specifically, they take a long-arc view of both franchises and compare the Danielle Harris entries of "Halloween" in the 1980s to "Scream" (2022) and "Scream VI." The conversation highlights the importance of Sidney Prescott's character in the "Scream" series and critiques the notion of passing the torch to new characters. Then, Ryan invites Quentin Harrison for the first-ever "Ryan's Reviews" segment covering the Jack Quaid film from January 2025, "Companion."

Hallo-Scream: Neve Campbell Returning to Scream 8
Sidney Prescott & Laurie Strode
The Long Arc of History & Danielle Harris
"Companion" Review
"Death by a Thousand Cuts"

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Death by a Thousand Cuts"

219 – "Final Destination" 2000 (Ryan's Audio Commentary) May 23, 2025

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Ryan watches and performs an audio commentary of "Final Destination" (2000), just after the release of "Final Destination: Bloodlines." Listen to the full audio commentary by subscribing to Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.

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218 – Sidney Character Development Scenes & Her State of Grace May 20, 2025

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Ryan C. Showers and Cory Wilson delve into the character development of Sidney Prescott across the Scream franchise by examining key scenes that do not contain any horror violence, but rather feature Sidney emotionally speaking with another character. Ryan and Cory emphasize the depth of her character and anticipate future scenes of similar ilk for Sidney in Scream 7. In addition, Ryan and Ashley discuss the Taylor Swift song, "State of Grace" (Red), representing how Sidney grows over the series without darkening her morals or jading her values.

Introduction
Sidney's State of Grace
The Original Trilogy Scenes
Updated Ranking
Scream 4 & Scream 5 Scenes
Expectations for Scream 7

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "State of Grace" (Red)

217 – Scream 8's Sidney Story, Scream 7 Trailer Rumors, Final Destination: Bloodlines Interview, Ortega Working with Russell, & Is Ghostface for Sale? (Headlines with RCS) May 16, 2025

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In this news episode, Ryan and Anthony Dapuzzo dissect the news surrounding elevated rumors about Scream 8 being another chapter in the story of Sidney Prescott and the Scream 7 trailer rollout. Ryan and Anthony also react to the first footage for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the announcement of Jenna Ortega starring in a film by the controversial director David O. Russell. Later in the episode, Ryan, Justin McArthur, and producer Ashley Summers ponder the future of FunWorld, the owner of Ghostface, after reported struggles with tariffs. Also, Ryan interviews Tim Wynn, the composter of "Final Destination: Bloodlines," released in theaters today.