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April 15, 2011

New 'Scream' film is actually pretty good

By DAVID GERMAIN
AP Movie Writer


SCREAM 4

Director: Wes Craven

Cast: Neve Campbell, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Anna Paquin, Kristen Bell

Rating: R

Running time: 111 minutes

Ghostface's 11-year layoff hasn't made the “Scream” franchise feel any fresher. But with a decent beginning, a mushy midsection and a killer ending, the latest installment at least doesn't feel any staler.

“Scream 4” is pretty much the same-old thing, which the filmmakers hope will seem new again given how long the horror-comedy series has been festering in its temporary grave.


 
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