Your Favorite Scary Movie, Ashley Cullins
Your Favorite Scary Movie, Ashley Cullins
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Your Favorite Scary Movie
How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror

Author: Ashley Cullins

Narrator: Roger L. Jackson, Ashley Cullins

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 08/19/2025


Synopsis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The ultimate story of the Scream movie franchise, featuring interviews from more than eighty key players and an in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the films that revived a dying genre

In Your Favorite Scary Movie, entertainment journalist Ashley Cullins examines the making and impact of the Scream films with behind-the-scenes insight from cast, creators, and crew, as well as sharp analysis on how the movies’ special blend of gruesome violence and humorous self-awareness rewrote the horror playbook. This intimate and thorough history includes brand-new interviews from Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Jack Quaid, Parker Posey, Hayden Panettiere, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Radio Silence, Roger L. Jackson, and so many more.

Perfect for fans of Scream, horror lovers, and cinephiles, this is the story of how a little movie about a ghost-faced killer terrorizing high schoolers overcame countless obstacles to become an historic success that still has audiences screaming to this day.

About The Author

Ashley Cullins is an award-winning entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. After graduating with a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School, Ashley began her career in broadcast news before making the jump to print. Your Favorite Scary Movie is her first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sidney on August 01, 2025

" Movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative. " while I'm not big on nonfiction, as a die hard Scream & horror fan I knew I had to get my hands on this! I rewatch the entire franchise every year. ghostface, in my opinion, is the best horror icon in the game & he will always hold a......more

Goodreads review by Mikey on August 10, 2025

As a Scream fan I loved reading about the experiences and challenges of making each Scream film in the franchise. Also as a Scream fan I hated Melissa Barrera’s firing (for posting Free Palestine on Instagram) being so glossed over. Ashley, wdym you have pages and pages to write about the bullshit o......more

Goodreads review by Amy on August 10, 2025

If you’re a Scream fan, the audio version of this is an absolute treat. Narrated by Robert L. Jackson (the voice of Ghostface himself) it feels like you’re getting the ultimate insider tour of the franchise. From behind the scenes stories to deep dives into each film, this is pure nostalgia wrapped......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 24, 2025

As a die-hard Scream fan (my cat is literally named after Sidney), I absolutely loved this book. You can feel the passion and care Ashley Cullins poured into every page—it’s not just a collection of facts, it’s a love letter to the franchise and the legacy of Wes Craven. I devoured 60% of it in one s......more

Goodreads review by Katie (DoomKittieKhan) on September 04, 2025

"There are certain rules one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie." Indulge me in a memory. In high school, my best group of girlfriends and I would leave campus after class on a Friday and head to Blockbuster. There we would pull our money and rent 4-6 VHS tapes of horror fi......more


Quotes

"Your Favorite Scary Movie is the definitive story of Scream, a true bible of its history and legacy. I learned so much about this franchise that I never knew. Brilliant!" —Kevin Williamson, creator and screenwriter of Scream, director of Scream 7

"Your Favorite Scary Movie
is more than a book — it’s a cultural artifact. A celebration of nearly three decades of Scream and a rare glimpse into the making of Scream 7. Whether on your shelf or in your headphones, it’s an essential addition for every fan who considers themselves part of this legacy." —Rodrigo Kurtz, HelloSidney.com

"An in-depth look at how the Scream films became a global sensation and revived a movie genre that was previously thought to be dead." Hollywood Reporter

"An extensive deep dive into the iconic slasher movies through the eyes of those who lived to tell the tale — and others who didn't... There's also plenty of nostalgic behind-the-scenes goodies to satiate fans of every Ghostface iteration." —EW

"This deep dive... not only unearths little-known stories about the making of the movies, but also takes a bird’s-eye look at the franchise’s larger impact on horror in Hollywood. It features new interviews with dozens of the artists involved with the franchise, who speak candidly about the hurdles and high points of making the series." —Vanity Fair

"The most comprehensive retrospective to date." Criminal Element

"What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than to read about how the iconic Scream franchise changed the game when it comes to slasher movies and the horror genre? Featuring behind-the-scenes features, interviews with the cast and crew from the franchise, and an analytical look on how these films built a legacy, this is one you don’t want to miss if you’re a Ghostface fan!" —SheReads

"Filled with poignant analyses and extensive interviews with the cast and crew... Scream fans will have a blast." Publishers Weekly

"Cullins offers the most comprehensive look at a very self-aware slasher series, providing knowledgeable fans with even more insight and a glimpse of Scream’s future." Library Journal (starred review)

"Cullins leaves no stone unturned in her exploration of these films. Beyond interviews, the comprehensive book is filled with production details, anecdotes, and scrapped sequel plan reveals. As if that’s not enough, Cullins also injects teases for the upcoming installment with quotes from Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson. For the non-reader, Ghostface himself, actor Roger L. Jackson, narrates the audiobook." Bloody Disgusting

"This killer history of one of horror's most enduring franchises is a must-read for anyone who likes scary movies. I devoured it like it was a bowl of Jiffy Pop." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Final Girls

“Your Favorite Scary Movie is an absolute treasure trove of Scream goodies for horror fans. Kudos to Ashley Cullins for slaying it with this story—her love for the franchise bleeds through every page. This book makes me feel like I’m right back in the theater, watching Drew Barrymore answer that first call from Ghostface all over again.” —Jimmy Juliano, author of Dead Eleven

"Like many movie lovers of a certain age, Scream was a formative theater-going experience for me. Your Favorite Scary Movie is a pleasant reminder of why it left such an impression on tweenage me and countless others. This deep dive into not only the making of the first Scream but all the films that came after is a must-read for anyone looking to understand why this scary movie franchise still has such a chokehold on us." —Shannon Carlin, author of Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney’s Hocus Pocus