The ultimate story of the Scream movie franchise, featuring interviews from more than eighty key players and an in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the films that revived a dying genre
In Your Favorite Scary Movie, entertainment journalist Ashley Cullins examines the making and impact of the Scream films with behind-the-scenes insight from cast, creators, and crew, as well as sharp analysis on how the movies’ special blend of gruesome violence and humorous self-awareness rewrote the horror playbook. This intimate and thorough history includes brand-new interviews from Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Jack Quaid, Parker Posey, Hayden Panettiere, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Radio Silence, Roger L. Jackson, and so many more.
Perfect for fans of Scream, horror lovers, and cinephiles, this is the story of how a little movie about a ghost-faced killer terrorizing high schoolers overcame countless obstacles to become an historic success that still has audiences screaming to this day.
About the Author
Ashley Cullins is an award-winning entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. After graduating with a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School, Ashley began her career in broadcast news before making the jump to print. Your Favorite Scary Movie is her first book.
Praise For…
"Your Favorite Scary Movie is the definitive story of Scream, a true bible of its history and legacy. I learned so much about this franchise that I never knew. Brilliant!"—Kevin Williamson, creator and screenwriter of Scream, director of Scream 7
"Your Favorite Scary Movie is more than a book — it’s a cultural artifact. A celebration of nearly three decades of Scream and a rare glimpse into the making of Scream 7. Whether on your shelf or in your headphones, it’s an essential addition for every fan who considers themselves part of this legacy." —Rodrigo Kurtz, HelloSidney.com
"An in-depth look at how the Scream films became a global sensation and revived a movie genre that was previously thought to be dead." —Hollywood Reporter
"An extensive deep dive into the iconic slasher movies through the eyes of those who lived to tell the tale — and others who didn't... There's also plenty of nostalgic behind-the-scenes goodies to satiate fans of every Ghostface iteration." —EW
"This deep dive... not only unearths little-known stories about the making of the movies, but also takes a bird’s-eye look at the franchise’s larger impact on horror in Hollywood. It features new interviews with dozens of the artists involved with the franchise, who speak candidly about the hurdles and high points of making the series." —Vanity Fair
"The most comprehensive retrospective to date." —Criminal Element
"What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than to read about how the iconic Scream franchise changed the game when it comes to slasher movies and the horror genre? Featuring behind-the-scenes features, interviews with the cast and crew from the franchise, and an analytical look on how these films built a legacy, this is one you don’t want to miss if you’re a Ghostface fan!" —SheReads
"Filled with poignant analyses and extensive interviews with the cast and crew... Scream fans will have a blast." —Publishers Weekly
"Cullins offers the most comprehensive look at a very self-aware slasher series, providing knowledgeable fans with even more insight and a glimpse of Scream’s future." —Library Journal (starred review)
"Cullins leaves no stone unturned in her exploration of these films. Beyond interviews, the comprehensive book is filled with production details, anecdotes, and scrapped sequel plan reveals. As if that’s not enough, Cullins also injects teases for the upcoming installment with quotes from Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson. For the non-reader, Ghostface himself, actor Roger L. Jackson, narrates the audiobook." —Bloody Disgusting
"This killer history of one of horror's most enduring franchises is a must-read for anyone who likes scary movies. I devoured it like it was a bowl of Jiffy Pop." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Final Girls
“Your Favorite Scary Movie is an absolute treasure trove of Scream goodies for horror fans. Kudos to Ashley Cullins for slaying it with this story—her love for the franchise bleeds through every page. This book makes me feel like I’m right back in the theater, watching Drew Barrymore answer that first call from Ghostface all over again.” —Jimmy Juliano, author of Dead Eleven
"Like many movie lovers of a certain age, Scream was a formative theater-going experience for me. Your Favorite Scary Movie is a pleasant reminder of why it left such an impression on tweenage me and countless others. This deep dive into not only the making of the first Scream but all the films that came after is a must-read for anyone looking to understand why this scary movie franchise still has such a chokehold on us." —Shannon Carlin, author of Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney’s Hocus Pocus
