8 Reasons Scream Is the Ultimate Scary Movie

One of the most notable aspects of Scream, and a tremendous source of humor, is its self-awareness in a way that can best be described as being "meta." The characters frequently acknowledge scary movie tropes — many of which are used in the movie — while also insisting that their lives aren't, in fact, a movie. The way scary movies are both praised and critiqued throughout the entire franchise is simply masterful.