“You killed my son! And, now, I kill you and I can’t think of anything more rational.”

Compared to traditional slasher fare, there are many things that set the Scream franchise apart: multiple survivors, metatextual commentary, Matthew Lillard, the list goes on and on. But one of the most unique aspects of this beloved string of films is the fact that anyone and everyone could be the killer. With no supernatural elements or sub-human weapon-wielders, only a confirmed kill can eliminate a character from the suspect list. Many charismatic villains have donned the ominous Ghostface mask, but none so complex as the one revealed in Scream 2. Running on vengeance, grief, and motherly love, Mrs. Loomis (Laurie Metcalf) manipulates a psychotic young man and picks up the knife herself in an elaborate plan to seek revenge for the death of her son.

After surviving what has become known as the Woodsboro Murders, perpetual final girl Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is attending Windsor College and hoping to move on with her life. She’s got a tight-knit group of friends – including fellow survivor Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) – and a perfect pre-med boyfriend with dreamy blue eyes and a so-so singing voice. But it seems Ghostface has not yet finished his business with Sidney. With the release of Stab, a movie based on the horrific crimes, a new string of murders begins on campus. Friends and enemies reunite to unmask the killer before he – or she – can create a real-life sequel.

The Lady Killers continue Murderous Mothers Month with a look at one of horror’s most iconic moms. Mrs. Loomis infiltrates the cinematic group with her flattering, if obvious, remarks and sneaks into our hearts with her unsettling eyes and cut-throat judgment. Co-hosts Jenn Adams, Mae Shults, Rocco T. Thompson, and Sammie Kuykendall will chat about local women, Greek tragedy, female ambition, and misplaced blame while dissecting the film’s shocking twist. Is Sidney the best person we all know? Is Gale an overlooked final girl? Has Timothy Olyphant always been hot and don’t we all have hard-ons for Cameron? They’ll sing along with Dewey’s theme song and serenade a wonderful killer while discussing their love for Wes Craven’s beloved sequel.

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