Episode 125 - Scream (1996)
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After a long hiatus, You Had Me at Rewind is officially back, and what better movie to resurrect the series than Scream? 🔪📞
Nathan is joined by filmmaker, podcaster and certified Scream superfan Laron Chapman to revisit Wes Craven’s 1996 slasher classic that reinvented horror for an entire generation. Recorded in early 2026 before the release of Scream 7, the conversation dives into the film’s legacy, Ghostface’s lasting impact on pop culture, the genius of Kevin Williamson’s meta screenplay and why Scream still feels fresh nearly 30 years later.
The two discuss:
Why Scream revived the horror genre in the late ’90s
Drew Barrymore’s shocking opening scene
Matthew Lillard’s all-time chaotic performance
The franchise’s evolution across multiple sequels
Why Ghostface remains one of horror’s most iconic villains
The most aggressively ’90s elements of the movie
Video stores, landlines, horror rules and VHS nostalgia
Why Randy Meeks would absolutely have a podcast today
Plus, Laron shares stories from his filmmaking career, working in Oklahoma film and directing his own upcoming horror feature.
Whether you grew up renting Scream from Blockbuster or you’re just discovering Woodsboro for the first time, this episode is a celebration of the movie that made horror smart, funny and terrifying all at once.
