Episode 029 – Slasher Genre Resurgence 2021

The slasher genre has made a fighting return to the top of the box office and cultural zeitgeist. In 1996, "Scream" was the impetus of a slasher revival. Now in 2022, "Scream" returns in the middle of another wave of resurgence for scary movies. Join Ryan Showers and Amar Karim with guest and superfan, Fran Perez, to discuss anticipation for the new "Scream" movie as well as recent big-screen slasher films and television shows, including "Chucky" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Introduction Get to Know the Guest  Maureen Prescott's Trauma  Scream (2022) Marketing Resurgence in the Genre – TV and Film "Halloween" and "Halloween Kills" "Candyman" "Chucky" "I Know What You Did Last Summer" "Scream" the TV Show Scream Speed Round with the Guest Conclusion Links for Social Media Twitter: @ScreamWithRCS Instagram: @ScreamWithRCS Facebook: @ScreamWithRCS Guest Twitter: @AmarKarim Guest Twitter: @fran_perezbea