Your Favorite Scary Movie - by Ashley Cullins (Paperback)

About the Book

"From debut author Ashley Cullins, the definitive story of the Scream movie franchise, with dozens of exclusive interviews from key players and an in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the films that rebooted a dying genre It has been more than three decades since Drew Barrymore's iconic scream first pierced through the night-burning popcorn abandoned on the stove, blood soaking her beige sweater and blond bob-but Scream is as popular today as ever before. In Your Favorite Scary Movie, journalist Ashley Cullins examines the history and making of the Scream films with behind-the-scenes insight from the movies' cast, creators, and crew (including gleeful descriptions of the backstage, summer-camp-like atmosphere and candid conversations about the more challenging moments), as well as sharp analysis on how the movies' special blend of gruesome violence and humorous self-awareness completely rewrote the horror playbook. Perfect for fans of Scream, horror movies, and general film buffs, this is the story of how a little movie about a ghost-faced killer terrorizing high schoolers overcame countless obstacles to become a historic success that still has audiences screaming over thirty years later"-- Provided by publisher

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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

"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)

"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

"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

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.