SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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284 - SCREAM 7: New Marketing & Predicting Sidney's Motherhood Part I Jan 14, 2026

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In this two-part event, Ryan investigates the most talked about aspect of SCREAM 7: Sidney Prescott as a mother, given the history and themes of the Wes Craven films. Ryan is joined by Brittany to predict and muse about Sidney's storyline, Sidney as a mother, and her relationship with her daughter, Tatum.

In addition, Ryan briefly outlines the new impending SCREAM 7 marketing that began this week with new footage in a TV spot.

Also, Ryan invites Ashley to discuss Taylor Swift's "would've could've should've," the song that best represents Sidney's Scream (1996) and Scream 3 character arc.

Join us on Friday for Part II and instant reactions to new marketing materials for SCREAM 7.

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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "would've could've should've" (midnights)

283 - A Final Girl Ghostface: Opinions on the Original Plan for Sam Carpenter Jan 12, 2026

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Skeet Ulrich recently shared that the original plan for Scream 5-Scream 6-Scream 7 was for Billy Loomis to slowly turn his daughter and main character, Sam Carpenter, into the Ghostface killer. While, Scream 7 reverted the storyline back to Sidney Prescott, this news puts into perspective odd choices about Scream 5 & 6 and an uncomfortable trend in modern horror films' messaging.

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Jacob from the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the problematic nature and execution of Sam Carpenter's development in Scream 5 & 6, her strange morality about murder, and how it speaks to the larger culture.

Then, Ryan is joined by Amar, Josh, Sarah, and Ashley to debate the concept of Sam as Ghostface in the hypothetical Scream 7 film we almost had: Would Sam have faced off against Sidney, the good final girl vs. the bad final girl? Would we have seen Sam stalking her slasher victims, or would the film have taken a "Fight Club" subjective approach?

Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "Anti-Hero" (Midnights)

282 - Scream Related News & 2025 in Horror Jan 09, 2026

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In this Friday news episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo. First, Ryan and Anthony perform a year-in-review speed round of 20 horror films (such as "Weapons," "Sinners," etc.) released in the year of 2025, assigning each a star out of ten.

Next, Ryan and Anthony discuss news related to the Scream franchise. Some news stories are specifically related to "Scream 7," such as the IMAX release, "most anticipated films of 2026" lists, and Tatum's role in the future. Other news covers Neve Campbell's return to "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix, Courteney Cox's directing gig, and "Ready of Not 2: Here I Come."

Then, Ryan concludes the episode with the 2026 SWRCS Awards.

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281 - 'Scream 2' (1997) Ryan's Audio Commentary Jan 07, 2026

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Ryan performs an audio commentary of Wes Craven's masterpiece, "Scream 2" (1997).

Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience.

NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries.

280 - Continuity Errors in Scream 1-4, Scream 7 Trailer Vibes, & 'End of an Era' Review Jan 05, 2026

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In this Monday release, Ryan is joined by Carrie to discuss continuity errors and goofs in the Wes Craven era of films. (See Patreon to follow along with the slideshow.) Ryan and Carrie summarize whether the continuity errors are a genuine filmmaking issue. Then, Ryan is joined by Mark and Sarah for Scream 7 trailer thoughts and to review "The End of an Era" documentary about Taylor Swift.

Scream (1996) Continuity Errors
Scream 2 Continuity Errors
Scream 3 Continuity Errors
Scream 4 Continuity Errors
Scream 7 Trailer Vibes
The Life of a Showgirl
Review - The End of an Era

279 - A New Year for SCREAM Fans Jan 01, 2026

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Happy 2026! In the first episode of the new year, Ryan is joined by the Patreon members of the podcast to talk everything and anything: Scream 7, Scream 1-6, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Taylor Swift, Wicked: For Good, Sarah Michelle Gellar, etc. Cheers to the holiday season and the new page as we approach the release of Scream 7!

The Final Scream Thoughts with Jess
Holiday Group Zoom
Buffy
Scream 7 & Sidney
Neve Campbell
Wicked: For Good
Scream Talk

278 - Zack Cherry Talks Scream 7, Everything Scream, & 2000 Horror Films Dec 30, 2025

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In the final episode of 2025, Zack Cherry (Youtuber, host of The Cherry Picker) reunites with Ryan for the first time in almost two years. Ryan and Zack discuss the Scream 7 trailer, philosophy on Scream, and currents events within the franchise. Then, Zack discusses his new project, "Macabre", and they review horror films released alongside Scream 3 in the year of 2000, that celebrated their 25th anniversaries this year: What Lies Beneath, American Psycho, Final Destination, etc. To close out the episode, Ashley joins Ryan to cover "New Year's Day" for the final Taylor Swift Song of 2025.

Scream Talk
Scream 7 Trailer
Zack's New Project
2000 in Horror
"New Year's Day"

Taylor Swift Song of the Day: "New Year's Day"

277 - 'Scream' (1996) - Ryan's Audio Commentary Dec 26, 2025

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At long last, Ryan performs an audio commentary of the original "Scream" (1996). Feel free to listen along like a normal podcast episode, or sync up this audio while watching the film to get the full experience.

NOTE: This is a public preview; subscribe at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs to listen to the full audio commentary of "Scream," and other audio commentaries.

276 - 'The Final Scream' Discussion with Writer Joe Vallese Dec 23, 2025

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In today's episode, Ryan talks with Joe Vallese ("It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"), writer of "The Final Scream." Since the premiere on Friday, Ryan and Joe discuss their third and final spec script collaboration, imagining an end to the Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers storyline, featuring Mark Kincaid and Sidney's young daughters since the "Scream 7" film to be released in February will be much different. Ryan and Joey discuss the "rebirth" and prequel aspects to this story, as well as the character development and divisive personal choices for the legendary characters.

The Prequel/Rebirth of Maureen Prescott
The Twinks
Sidney's Unraveling
A Perfect Gale Weathers
The Wicked Opening
A Farewell

Listen to the full script in Episode 275 of this podcast. Read the script on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook.

275 - 'The Final Scream' Full Script by Joe Vallese Dec 19, 2025

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In this milestone 275th episode, Ryan presents "The Final Scream," the third and final spec script written by Joe Vallese (LA-Times Bestselling Writer of "It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror"). This script envisions what Scream 7 could have looked like had Sidney been married to Mark Kincaid and if the story followed her as a mother to young children. This is the third Sidney Prescott-Gale Weathers script written by Joe Vallese for this podcast, after "Scream 7" (episode 112) and "Screams (episode 155).

Introduction with Ryan and Joey
Cast List
The Final Scream
End Credits

Read the full script on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs for Tiers 2+.

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