SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

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361 - Ranking the 'Halloween: H20' Scenes & Scream MTV Halloween Special (10th Anniversary) Oct 19, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan performs the second entry in his "Ranking All the Scenes" series with "Halloween H20." Ryan ranks, grades and analyzes every scene from "Halloween H20," the Scream-inspired and Kevin Williamson produced return of Jame Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in 1998. Then, Ryan is joined by Adam Price to discuss the 10th anniversary of SCREAM the TV series season two and the "Halloween Special" released on October 18, 2016. Additionally, Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview with Adam.

Outlining Every H20 Scene
Ranking Every H20 Scene
Scream: The Series Season 2
"Halloween Special"
30 Years of SCREAM: Adam Price

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360 - Comparing Trilogies: Blumhouse Halloween vs. Spyglass Scream Oct 14, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo and Tarick Evans to compare and contrast the modern slasher trilogies from legacy IPs: HALLOWEEN (from Blumhouse Productions) and SCREAM (from Spyglass Entertainment). The group analyzes the box office results of each trilogy, which had a better part 1/part 2/part 3, and how eerily similar the narrative structures of trilogy are.

The Better Trilogy & Preferences
The Box Office Results
Halloween (2018) vs. Scream (2022)
Halloween Kills vs. Scream VI
Halloween Ends vs. Scream 7

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359 - SCREAM vs. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: Wes Craven's Theme of Families Oct 11, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan invites Jess Melendez to explore Wes Craven's two central franchises, SCREAM and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, through the theme of family. Craven explores the concept of family, hidden secrets, and parent/child relationships in different ways over both franchises. Ryan also reveals the screentimes for Heather Langenkamp over her three films as Nancy and compares the data to the SCREAM screentimes. To close out the horror talk, Ryan and Jess rank the A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Then, Ashley joins Ryan for the very appropriate Taylor Swift song of the week, "Wildest Dreams," from 1989.

Wes's Franchises
Heather's Screentimes
The Theme of Family
Ranking Nightmares
"Wildest Dreams"

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358 - 'Verity' Review & Camp Crystal Takes Podcast Oct 09, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan joins producer TJ Jones on his Friday the 13th-themed podcast, Camp Crystal Takes, to review the new thriller "Verity." Subscribe to Camp Crystal Takes everywhere you get podcasts and follow @campcrystaltakes on Instagram.

357 – Honoring Neve Campbell's Impact (Birthday Celebration) Oct 04, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan celebrates Neve Campbell's October 3rd birthday with discussions about her impact as a public figure and through her character of Sidney Prescott and what she's up to next with HBO's The Shore.

Ryan shares the story about meting Neve on Facetime during the COVID-19 pandemic, and welcomes Jared as a first-time guest who has a deep connection to Neve. Josh and Justine from the Scream Queens Podcast perform the 30 Years of SCREAM interview. Then, Ashley joins Ryan to discuss the song "Holy Ground" by Taylor Swift and how it aligns with Sidney looking back at her hardships after the Ghostface murders pass.

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Neve's Impact, Decisions & Discourse
Meeting Neve
"The Shore" Coming to HBO
30 Years of SCREAM: Josh & Justine (Scream Queens Podcast)
Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Holy Ground" (Red)

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356 - Ranking the SCREAM Finales (Feat. 30 Years & "Encore") Sep 29, 2026

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In this episode, Ryan and Amar rank the finales from the seven SCREAM films. The finales are the most important part of a film, and in this highly anticipated episode, Ryan and Amar review all seven climaxes. Then, Ryan invites Kam Gassaway for his debut appearance on the show for the 30 Years of SCREAM interview. To finish this epic show, Ryan and Ashley meet for an instant reaction to Taylor Swift's new deluxe album, "The Life of a Showgirl: Encore."

Ranking the Finales
Scream (1996) Finale
Scream 2 Finale
Scream 3 Finale
Scream 4 Finale
Scream (2022) Finale
Scream VI Finale
Scream 7 Finale
30 Years of Scream Interview: Kam Gassaway
"The Life of a Showgirl: Encore"

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355 - Lillard's Regrets (Exclusive), Cox Directing SCREAM, & Expanding the Sidney Era Sep 23, 2026

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Ryan is joined by Anthony Dapuzzo to cover the biggest headlines circling the SCREAM world at the moment. They discuss Matthew Lillard's recent comments about Melissa Barrera and his role in SCREAM 7, as well as Courteney Cox's interest in potentially directing a future SCREAM film. (Ryan has not shared his thoughts on this topic elsewhere #exclusive.) Then, Ryan and Anthony probe ways in which the Sidney 2.0 Era can be expanded with SCREAM 8 and SCREAM 9, and how to fashion an emotional and meaningful character and story arc for these upcoming films. They also share mini reviews of "Resident Evil" and "Practical Magic 2." Additionally, Ryan muses about the different groups of voices that make up the online discourse, using SCREM 7 and Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl as examples. To close out the episode, Ashley joins for the Taylor Swift Song of the Week, "Fifteen" (Fearless) and how it relates to Tatum Evans.

Groups in the Online Discourse
Matthew Lillard's Regrets
Courteney Cox Directing?
Expanding the Sidney Era
Practical Magic 2 & Resident Evil
Fifteen

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354 - Joe Vallese Interview & Scream Spec Scripts Retrospective (Special Edition) Sep 20, 2026

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In this special edition episode, Ryan interviews Joe Vallese. As a legend of the podcast, Joe is a college professor, writer/editor of "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror", and host of "Introverted But Willing To Discuss Tori Amos."

But in SCREAM circles, he is best known for writing three scripts for the podcast that Ryan performed aloud on the show: SCREAM 7 (ep. 112), SCREAMS (ep. 155), and THE FINAL SCREAM (ep. 275).

Ryan performs the 30 Years of SCREAM interview for Joey, but in addition, Ryan and Joey reflect on their trilogy of scripts now that time has passed.

Joey's Role at SWRCS & His 2.0 Story
Special Script Speed Round Questions
30 Years of SCREAM

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353 - Scream Fans Remember Hayden Panettiere (Public Preview) Sep 18, 2026

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In this Patreon bonus exclusive episode, Ryan invites the Patreon community to share memories and thoughts in honor of Hayden Panettiere after her tragic passing last month. Panettiere left an enormous impact on the series as Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream Vi. Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs.

352 - Ranking the SCREAM Opening Scenes Sep 14, 2026

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The opening scenes of the SCREAM films are a sacred commodity. In fact, Drew Barrymore's stunning opening in the original film is perhaps the single most iconic aspect of the franchise. Today, Ryan is joined by Amar Karim to rank the seven openings of the SCREAM series. Ryan and Amar reveal their rankings, then analyze each film's introduction on the merits. Then, Roy "Hoodie" Garza, from the Hoodie Talks Podcast, joins Ryan as the 30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions Interview.

Rankings from Best to Worst
Scream (1996)
Scream 2
Scream 3
Scream 4
Scream (2022)
Scream VI
Scream 7
30 Years of SCREAM Interview: Roy "Hoodie" Garza

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