: The film subverted expectations by revealing there were two killers—Billy Loomis (Sidney’s boyfriend) and Stu Macher—rather than just one.
: The iconic first sequence featuring Drew Barrymore was a major shock to audiences because it killed off the movie’s biggest star in the first eight minutes. ScreamMovie | 1996
: Unlike previous slashers, the characters in Scream are fans of horror movies and explicitly discuss the "rules" of the genre, such as the survival of the "virgin" and the danger of saying "I'll be right back". : The film subverted expectations by revealing there
: Its massive success, grossing $173 million worldwide, launched a franchise that continues to this day with a upcoming sequel, Scream 7 . grossing $173 million worldwide