It All Began with a Scream
It All Began with a Scream by Padraic Maroney, published by BearManor Media in 2021, offers a detailed exploration of the influential horror film that transformed the genre. This edition spans 250 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the journey of the film Scream, which initially faced skepticism but ultimately became a cultural phenomenon, leading to sequels and a television series.
Readers will find a collection of insights through 30 interviews with cast and crew members, providing an unauthorized perspective on the making of the franchise. The narrative covers various aspects, including the bidding war for the original script, studio involvement, and the dynamics on set, such as romances and legal challenges. This book is particularly relevant for those interested in performing arts, film, and horror, offering a behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal moment in cinematic history.
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In 1996, a movie came along that changed the face of horror films forever. Initial signs indicated Scream being a flop upon its release in theaters, but it quickly became a word-of-mouth phenomenon spawning multiple sequels, a television series, and countless imitators.
Twenty-five years later, the impact of Scream is still being felt in films and pop culture. For the first time, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it took to make the beloved films-from the people who were there.
With 30 interviews from cast and crew members, It All Began with a Scream provides readers with an unauthorized look at the franchise. From a bidding war for the original script and studio meddling to on-set romances, script leaks, lawsuits, and a beloved director who created a family atmosphere for everyone on his set, find out the story behind Scream.
It All Began with a Scream is a must-read for horror aficionados, film buffs, and anyone fascinated by Hollywood.
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