The Scream Franchise: A Complete History of the Self-Aware Slasher Series

The Scream franchise is a landmark American slasher series that revitalized horror in the 1990s by blending genuine scares with sharp, self-referential humor. Created by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, the series follows a succession of "Ghostface" killers across seven films, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide.