Scream Queens
Scream Queens

Scream Queens

2010TV ShowEndedEnglish

Scream Queens is an American reality series on VH1 produced by Joke Productions and Lionsgate Television that premiered in October 2008. The show chronicles a group of unknown actresses competing for a role in the Saw franchise. Tanedra Howard won the first season and gained a role in Saw VI. The second season began airing on August 2, 2010 and the winner, Gabby West, won a role in Saw 3D.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: VariousGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series is set at the fictional Wallace University, which is rocked by a series of murders. The killings begin 20 years after a mysterious death occurred on campus during a Kappa Kappa Tau sorority pledge night. The current sorority sisters, led by the demanding Chanel Oberlin, find themselves targets of a masked killer known as the Red Devil.

Critical Reception

Scream Queens received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its humor, fashion, and performances, particularly from Emma Roberts and Jamie Lee Curtis, some critics found the plot convoluted and the satire occasionally heavy-handed. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its unique blend of horror and comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp wit and satirical take on sorority life.
  • Emma Roberts delivers a standout performance as the delightfully terrible Chanel Oberlin.
  • The series successfully blends horror elements with dark comedy, though some find the plot overly convoluted.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the show's humor and campy style, with many appreciating the fashion and the over-the-top characters. Some viewers felt the plot became less engaging in later episodes.

Fun Fact

The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, who also created "Glee" and "American Horror Story," bringing together their distinct styles of comedy and horror.

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