SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers

In this episode, the central conversation analyzes the directing of SCREAM 7 by Kevin Williamson between Ryan and podcast superstar, Cory Wilson. We take a look at Kevin's point of view, the influence of 1970s slashers, and how he innovates the SCREAM franchise with the seventh movie as the filmmaker. In addition, Amar Karim joins Ryan to reflect on Wes Craven and "New Nightmare" and for Amar's take on the fallout of Melissa Barrera's Variety interview where she spread conspiracy theories. Also, Ryan discusses the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview for Patreon members that was announced last week. 
'30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview
Remembering Wes Craven and 'New Nightmare'
Amar's Disappointment with Melissa Barrera 
Cory's Take on Scream 7
Kevin Williamson's Directing
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Starting August 2026, every week Ryan will interview one member of his community with a fresh set of questions about their specific viewpoint on SCREAM, reflect on living through the Spyglass era, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of SCREAM (1996).
There will be four to five long-form questions asked first, then 30 speed round questions that follow designed to evoke answers that describe your SCREAM personality. (This has been increased from 10 previously.)
Every member of the community will receive this opportunity for a 30-minute sit-down, and each interview is designed for the individual member to have spiritual ownership of the episode in which their interview is published.    
Ryan hopes everyone to feel included, have a "moment" (another, better defined "moment" since most everyone has completed the original, more limited speed round) and be memorialized in the podcast, as we reflect and move into the SCREAM future.
How to sign up? You must have an active membership on Patreon.com/screamwithrcs, subscribe at any tier 2 and above, or tier 1 annually consecutively for three months. In the summer, I will send out a note and will compile a waiting list.
(NOTE: This feature is in addition to requests for appearing on main topic episode recordings and the quarterly group zooms.)

In this episode, Ryan meets with Anthony Dapuzzo and Jess Melendez to interrogate the themes of SCREAM 7 surrounding Ghostface, the identity of the characters under the mask, and bringing back Stu Macher via AI. The crew discusses how SCREAM 7's themes run through the opening to the finale and relate to the real world. Then, Ryan and Ashley discuss Anna Camp and Jessica through the lens of Taylor Swift's song "Sparks Fly," referencing the Macher house burning down in the opening.
What is the Motive?
Explaining Jessica
Stu Macher AI
Themes
"Sparks Fly"
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Taylor Swift Song of the Week: "Sparks Fly" (Speak Now)

Happy Mother's Day to all the SCREAM moms out there! In this episode, Ryan discusses how SCREAM 7 presents the central theme of motherhood through both Sidney Evans and the villain, Jessica Bowden. This is a significant moment in SCREAM history, considering the roots of the franchise are intertwined with Sidney's relationship with her mother's past. In addition, Ryan covers the (ridiculous) social media chatter about Courteney Cox's Instagram "like" from Friday 5/8/26 that was then removed. 
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Melissa Barrera crashes out! In this emergency episode, Ryan covers Melissa Barrera's recent interview with Variety where she promoted conspiracy theories about Paramount and Spyglass "lying" and fabricated the box office success for Scream 7, as well as referring to her co-stars (Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy, Mason Gooding) as "scabs." First, Ryan reads the direct quotes from Variety and then is joined by Anthony to reflect on Melissa's unprofessional statements and conspiracy theories. 
 
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