Hello Readers,
As spooky season rolls around, I’ve been diving back into
some of my favourite horror TV shows, and few are as delightfully ridiculous as
Scream Queens. Created by Ryan Murphy, this horror comedy series is one of
those shows that sticks with you not because it’s terrifying, but because it
perfectly captures the absurdity of the slasher genre. Watching it again, I was
reminded how rare it is for a show to be both completely unhinged and utterly
self-aware at the same time.
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Rewatching Scream Queens reminded me just how clever and
intentionally absurd it is. This isn’t just a parody of great horror movies= it’s
a parody of bad horror movies. Set in the “Slasher Universe,” the show fully
embraces one dimensional characters, ridiculous dialogue, and over the top
decision making, turning every horror movie cliché into a joke. Its campy,
self-aware tone is deliberate, and that’s exactly what makes it so great to
watch.
The show’s humour shines through its exaggerated
characters, especially Chanel (Emma Roberts), the hilariously vicious sorority
queen, and Cathy Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis), the sharp-tongued dean. Even the
most unbearable characters become stupidly fun to watch thanks to sharp writing
and fantastic performances.
Yes, it’s dark, but the comedy-horror balance makes it
irresistible. The mix of satire, slasher horror, and mystery works far better
than it has any right to. From clever visual gags to homages to The Shining and
The Exorcist III, the series feels like what anything set in the Slasher
Universe wants to be self-aware, and wickedly fun. The first season remains a
brilliantly chaotic love letter to horror fans and a must-watch for anyone
craving campy Halloween entertainment.
Stay Spooky
L x
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