If Ghostface called me and asked, “What’s your favorite scary movie?” the answer is simple: “Scream.” And no, I’m not just placating our favorite masked killer. The world is hell as it is, and I don’t want to be in the sequel, thank you very much.

This article is part of Trick or Stream, a seasonal series where Tom's Guide writers share their favorite horror movies and thrillers.

I saw “Scream” far too young in the late ‘90s, and it sparked a lifelong obsession with horror, especially the satirical kind. Wes Craven is a legend for a reason, but no one could have guessed in 1996 that “Scream” would become one of the most influential horror franchises of its time. The genius formula — different killers adopting the Ghostface persona each installment — keeps the series fresh while letting t

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