Scream

Two years after the original Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott and her friends are starting to move on with their lives. However, a new killer, known as Ghostface, emerges and begins a fresh spree of murders targeting students at the premiere of "Stab 2," a movie based on the Woodsboro killings. Sidney must once again confront the killer and uncover their identity before they can finish the job.

Scream 2 was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its meta-commentary on sequels, suspenseful direction, and performances, though some found it less original than its predecessor.

• Praised for its clever sequel-based satire and thrilling set pieces.

• The film successfully expands on the meta-commentary of the original.

• While effective, it doesn't quite recapture the groundbreaking impact of the first film.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's self-aware humor and suspenseful plot, which cleverly deconstructed horror sequel tropes. Many found it a worthy successor to the original, offering effective scares and satisfying twists.

Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Horror Film and Best Actress (Neve Campbell).

The scene where Randy Meeks is killed was filmed in a single take to maximize the shock value for the actors involved.