267 – How Neve Campbell Became the Leader of the SCREAM Franchise (‘Father Figure’)
Release Date: 11/18/2025
286 - ‘Scream 7’ New Cast Poster
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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. Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook. Subscribe on
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285 - SCREAM 7: New Poster & Predictions for Sidney’s Motherhood Part II
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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...
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284 - SCREAM 7: New Marketing & Predicting Sidney's Motherhood Part I
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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....
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283 - A Final Girl Ghostface: Opinions on the Original Plan for Sam Carpenter
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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,...
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282 - Scream Related News & 2025 in Horror
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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:...
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281 - 'Scream 2' (1997) Ryan's Audio Commentary
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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.
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280 - Continuity Errors in Scream 1-4, Scream 7 Trailer Vibes, & 'End of an Era' Review
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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 Follow us...
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279 - A New Year for SCREAM Fans
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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 Follow us at @ScreamWithRCS at Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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278 - Zack Cherry Talks Scream 7, Everything Scream, & 2000 Horror Films
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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. ...
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277 - 'Scream' (1996) - Ryan's Audio Commentary
SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers
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.
info_outlineIn this episode inspired by Taylor Swift’s new song “Father Figure,” Ryan lays out how Neve Campbell became the leader of the SCREAM franchise. Ryan describes Neve’s contributions to the series, and step-by-step the recent history of SCREAM: How Wes Craven was the leader of the first 20 years of the series; how only Neve could have filled his shoes; how the Radio Silence era lacked a true leader; how the studio and creatives would not allow Neve to fill this role on Scream (2022); and how Neve inherited this role by taking the risk and standing alone to save the franchise in Scream 7 during a rocky time.
- Neve’s Contributions
- De Facto Leader in Scream 5
- No Leader in Scream VI
- Saving Scream 7
- Confession: What if Scream is Tainted Forever?
- “Father Figure”
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Taylor Swift Song of the Day: “Father Figure” (The Life of a Showgirl)