Scream II

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The events that devastated a small town, two years ago, have now turned into a major film called Stab, based off the novel by reporter Gale Weathers. At the premier of Stab two unexpected deaths shock the premier. The attention quickly turns back to Sidney Prescott who is now attending community college in her hometown. Cotton Weary has been released due to the discovery of him not having been her mother's murderer. The killer quickly begins attacking Sidney, and the other survivors from the first serial murder. 

This sequel was directed by Wes Craven. This sequel directly plays off what the original film had established. It wasn't as original an idea, but its humour gave it a fresh view. This film's satire is based off of sequels, and of the never ending slasher genre. The humour was better established because it even made of it's first film, and its current sequel. This film did feature more gore in it, and it did focus on creating a higher body count than it predecessor. This kept from any true development for the new secondary characters. However, the primary characters that survived the first film are given a chance to further develop there characters. Without the secondary character development it also leaves the film open to any murder suspect. There were two surprise murders in this film. The first was from the popular actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, and the second was from Jaime Kennedy. Kennedy's death was deemed as a mistake, but it also left the film open to mystery. This film has much more ironic comedy than horror, but there is still an argument of this being better than the first. Ironically enough, the debate itself appeared in the film as well. 

It was good that most of the original cast returned for the sequel. This kind of dedication almost doesn't exist anymore. Neve Campbell reappears as the leading character Sidney Prescott. She really built on her character giving her more heart. In this film she learns to face her fears. Courteney Cox reappears as Gale Weathers. Her character took an interesting turn in that she became the news she was trying to report. She really got more time to open her character to a deeper emotional level than before. David Arquette reappeared as Deputy Dewey, Dwight, Riley. He has more time to show his character, but his character essentially remains the same from the first film. The only difference is his love entanglement. Jaime Kennedy, Randy Meeks, still remained the standard satire for slasher fanatics. It was unfortunate that he died in this film. Liev Schreiber, Cotton Weary, was a good twist for this film. His appearance gave the original characters a chance to open their characters more. Now for the secondary characters. Jerry O'Connell, Derek, is Sidney's new boyfriend. Timothy Olyphant, Mickey, is Derek's best friend. Elise Neal, Hallie, is Sidney's new closest friend.

I give this film 4 out of 5. It's a sequel that spends a lot of time mimicking its predecessor. This film spends a lot of tie focused on its original characters, creating more gore, and doubling the body count. Its still got a ironic story plot which is good.

Answer to last blog: Although actress Neve Campbell and actor Skeet Ulrich were not a romantic couple, like in Scream, they were both featured in the film The Craft.

Que: Actress Tori Spelling had a small cameo in this film. What other slasher film did she lend her comedy talents to?

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