Wes Craven's 1996 horror film Scream, a slasher movie targeting a new generation of teenagers, defied expectations and achieved massive success despite initial problems. It earned over $100 million at the domestic box office, revitalized Craven's career, and catapulted first-time screenwriter Kevin Williamson and young actors like Neve Campbell to fame. The film's success spawned three sequels and revitalized the horror genre.
Scream: The Inside Story
Wes Craven's Scream, released in 1996, revitalized the slasher genre by captivating a new generation of teenagers, coinciding with a period of decline in the horror movie industry.