SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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294 - Alien Resurrection (1997) Review & Audio Commentary [Patreon Bonus] Feb 08, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan celebrates "Alien: Resurrection," which released at the height of the SCREAM & Buffy era in the late '90s. This entry in the franchise is not only underrated -- it is Ryan's favorite film and contains his favorite version of Ellen Ripley and Sigourney Weaver. First, Ryan is joined by Josh to review the film. Then in a special Patreon release, Ryan performs an audio commentary for the film.

The first 30 minutes of the commentary are included as a public preview. To listen to the full commentary, subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.

293 - Constructive Analysis in SCREAM 1-6 (Down Bad) Feb 06, 2026

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We all love SCREAM. However, we all have one or two things about each film that could have been better. Today, Ryan is joined by Pablo to constructively analyze Scream 1-6 by naming one flaw of each film. Then, Ryan is joined by Ashley to discuss "Down Bad" by Taylor Swift and preview this month's Patreon-exclusive audio commentary, "Alien Resurrection."

No SCREAM 7 Trailer Watching!
Scream Story & Speed Round
Flaws of Scream 1, 2, 3, and 4
Flaws of Scream 5 and 6
'Down Bad'

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292 - Scream 7 Super Bowl Trailer, Neve Poster, Kevin Featurette, TV Spots & Promo Feb 04, 2026

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As we enter the home stretch of the anticipation for SCREAM 7, fans have been overwhelmed with a flurry of new marketing materials for the upcoming film. In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony and Amar to discuss the Scream 7 Super Bowl Trailer, the new poster of Neve Campbell in the style of the 1996 poster with Drew Barrymore, the cast credits, new featurette centered around writer/director Kevin Williamson, and the dozen new TV spots that have been released. In addition, the gang provides predictions for the opening weekend box office and screentime for Sidney, as well as their top wishlist items.

The Neve Campbell Poster & AMC Event
Cast Credits and Executive Producers
The Super Bowl Trailer
The Kevin Williamson Featurette
Box Office Predictions for Opening Weekend
Wishlist
TV Spots

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291 - Scream 3 (Ryan's Audio Commentary) [Public Release, Full Film] Feb 01, 2026

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In the first ever public release of an audio commentary, Ryan narrates his thoughts as watches SCREAM 3, explaining his steadfast commitment to unlocking the beauty and worthiness of the previously criticized third entry of the SCREAM series. Ryan analyzes every detail of the filmmaking, story, and character work in this episode. This episode of SWRCS is the quintessential argument for Scream 3 as an underrated chapter in this franchise.

If you enjoy this audio commentary, subscribe to the Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to hear other audio commentaries, such as for "Scream," "Scream 2," "Halloween H20," "The Craft," "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and more!

290 - Kevin Williamson's Career (One Month Until SCREAM 7) Jan 29, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan recaps Kevin Williamson's career as a groundbreaking writer before he assumes the role of director for SCREAM 7. Ryan and Juani discuss Kevin's work, including Scream, Scream 2, Scream 4, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween H20, The Faculty, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Dawson's Creek, The Following, The Vampire Diaries, and Sick. Ryan and Juani then discuss some of the top needle drop songs in the SCREAM franchise. In addition, Ryan speaks with Andrew about his Scream Story and Speed Round. Explaining a SCREAM Ranking Kevin as Director in SCREAM 7 Kevin's Career as a Writer Music in Scream 1-6 Follow us @SCREAMwithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

289 - SCREAM 7 Box Office Projections, SWRCS Box Office Draft 2026, & Buffy/Taylor Crossover Jan 25, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan analyzes the too-early projections for the SCREAM 7 box office by BoxOfficePro of $20M-$40, and Box Office and $28M-$36M by Box Office Theory.

Then, Ryan is joined by Josh and TJ for the second annual SWRCS box office draft for the year of 2026, hosted by Tony Squares (host of "Survivor Squared"). To end the episode, Ryan is joined by Sam for a Buffy-Taylor Swift crossover topic.

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288 - The SCREAM 7 Marketing Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan covers the discourse around the marketing of SCREAM 7. Ryan recaps a breakdown of how Scream 7 is either on the same schedule or ahead of schedule of the marketing for Scream 5 and 6 from Paramount in 2022 and 2023, via BritneyVinyl.

Then, Ryan and a panel of guests discuss their thoughts on the new cast poster, TV spots, the release of the Creepy Duck Design poster, new logo, and the social media game of the Scream Movies account. The gang also discusses fears of Scream 7 going the way of Scream 4's marketing.

More importantly, the guests take turn answering the question: "Do you want another Scream 7 trailer?" after a whirlwind month of not receiving a second trailer after October's Sidney-Tatum focused preview.

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287 - SCREAM 7 Hype & Horror Hot Takes [Feat. Ryan²] Jan 22, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan is joined by RyanNotDyin for hot takes on everything SCREAM, Scream 7, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Specifically, Ryan² discuss statements from 2022 involving Sam Carpenter, the requel, and Julie James that have come full circle in 2026. They also discuss how Scream 7 is "restoration" for the franchise, should Scream (2022) have skipped the Carpenter story in favor of the story we are receiving now with Scream 7, and Sarah Michelle Gellar's career resurgence with Ready or Not 2 and the Buffy reboot. Then, Ryan meets with Joanna for the first time on the podcast, and they review her Scream Story and Speed Round questions. The show concludes with Ryan and Ashley showing how Taylor Swift's "New Romantics" is a millennial anthem, represents the same spirit as the characters in Kevin Williamson's writing, and how it fits as a Scream 4 song. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "New Romantics" (1989) Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

286 - 'Scream 7' New Cast Poster Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan reports on the new SCREAM 7 cast poster, featuring a dozen cast members and a new design in the style of the other Spyglass/Paramount style posters. First,

Ryan is joined by graphic designer, Christian Ranke, then chats with the 'straight bros' Josh and TJ, and concludes with podcast veteran, Cassi, who all talk the new poster, TV spot, and all things SCREAM 7.

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285 - SCREAM 7: New Poster & Predictions for Sidney's Motherhood Part II Jan 15, 2026

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In the second part of this discussion, Ryan is joined by Jess to predict and muse about Sidney as a mother in SCREAM 7. Specifically, Ryan and Jess analyze how Sidney's original storyline was intertwined with her mother, Maureen Prescott, and the parallel with her now that she has her own daughter. In addition, Ryan briefly shares thoughts on the Scream 7 official cast poster released on Wednesday. Tune in for a full episode about the cast poster on Monday. Also, Ryan and Ashley discuss Taylor Swift's "right where you left me" and connect it to Sidney's inability to move beyond her mother's death and the events of Woodsboro in "Scream 3." Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook! Subscribe on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "right where you left me" (evermore)

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