EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 53 MIN
Scream 3 (2000) - NOT the Worst in the Franchise
from This Movie Deserves Better · host Col Swash
This week on This Movie Deserves Better, Col's revisiting Scream 3 (2000) — the most divisive entry in the franchise and the one fans love to rank last. But is it really the weak link… or just misunderstood?Directed by Wes Craven and set against the backdrop of Hollywood and the filming of Stab 3, the third chapter takes Sidney, Gale, and Dewey into a meta murder mystery about sequels, trilogies, and the cost of fame.In this episode we dig into: The Hollywood setting and how it pushes the meta commentary even further.Roman Bridger and the controversial retcon.The lighter tone, studio interference, and toned-down violence.The voice changer chaos.Where the film stumbles — and why it still deserves better, plus our usual deeply unserious awardsFollow the show: @tmdbpodcast Got a movie that deserves better? Drop us a message or leave a comment.
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This week on This Movie Deserves Better, Col's revisiting Scream 3 (2000) — the most divisive entry in the franchise and the one fans love to rank last. But is it really the weak link… or just misunderstood?Directed by Wes Craven and set against the backdrop of Hollywood and the filming of Stab 3, the third chapter takes Sidney, Gale, and Dewey into a meta murder mystery about sequels, trilogies, and the cost of fame.In this episode we dig into: The Hollywood setting and how it pushes the meta commentary even further.Roman Bridger and the controversial retcon.The lighter tone, studio interference, and toned-down violence.The voice changer chaos.Where the film stumbles — and why it still deserves better, plus our usual deeply unserious awardsFollow the show: @tmdbpodcast Got a movie that deserves better? Drop us a message or leave a comment.
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