There will never be enough room for a photo of everything Ghostface that I own, so I had the difficult task of narrowing it down to a few favorites.
Thank you Dutton Books for a gifted copy of one of my most anticipated releases this year.
YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE: HOW THE SCREAM FILMS REWROTE THE RULES OF HORROR – Ashley Cullins (Released August 19th, 2025)
If you know anything about me, you’ll know that the Scream franchise is my favorite and they’re some of my comfort movies. Need something on in the background? Time to start the series again.
Book Description:
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 iconic films that rebooted a dying genre.
Its been nearly three decades since Drew Barrymore’s iconic scream first pierced through the night, popcorn burning abandoned on the stove, blood soaking her beige sweater and blonde 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 and creators (including gleeful descriptions of the backstage summer camp-like atmosphere, and producers threatening to pull the film’s funding because early footage wasn’t scary…. at all) and sharp analysis on how the movies’ special blend of gruesome violence and humorous self-awareness completely rewrote the horror movie 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 highschoolers overcame countless obstacles to become a historic success that still has audiences screaming over twenty-five years later.
My Thoughts: 5/5 stars
If you love the Scream franchise, if you love slashers, horror films, and behind the scenes into the film industry, then you need this book. From the iconic opening scene, to the rules it writes for itself, to the gore, the fun, and everything that makes this franchise so loved, this book is a true love letter to Ghostface and the whole series.
This book ALMOST got me to get the audiobook, specifically because Ghostface himself is the narrator. I still might have to just for the experience. Whether you realize it or not, some horror movies make you think twice before doing things. Driving behind a logging truck, not answering unknown numbers, hesitating when checking the back porch, not saying you’ll right back, and so many more. The horror genre has such an impact in pop culture and Ghostface has cemented himself as one of the iconic slashers.
Jessicamap Reviews 