Scream Queens

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Yeah, I dunno. I think it has potential, but like many of you, I lost interest a few times during the premiere. It was very try-hard. I think part of the problem is that I don't like Emma Roberts as the lead. She's not my favorite by any means, but I can tolerate her as a side character. This is just too much of her. And Ariana Grande was terrrrible. I was glad to see her killed off.

[forever1267]

Let's all be Hashtag Alibuddies!!!

This show is lunacy, but I did finally see Carrie Fisher in her daughter, at least I think that's her daughter. The Chanel who is now "alibuddies" with the LesbiAsian. My God, this show is making me like totally change my vernacular. Like totally!

[GirlyGhoul]

I haven't seen the second episode yet, but I really loved the pilot. I thought it had just the right amount of camp, on-purpose stupidity and fun, practical effect gore. I've never been able to stand Emma Roberts, but here her vapid face and bad acting actually works... and it's obvious no one is supposed to actually like her character, so she's cast perfectly! And I'm so glad to see Jamie Lee Curtis do something other than talk about her digestive issues. In fact, she completely kicks ass here. Casting her as the original Scream Queen is perfection.

I love the mystery set up and that there are so many people who could be that baby from the original, so many people who could be the killer and so much that could be yet to be revealed. I am assuming that Gigi was the Kappa who stayed with the dead mother (assuming she actually IS dead) and that was the trauma that's kept her trapped in the 90's. But since they haven't full on declared it so, her trauma could have been something else entirely that will be revealed later. And while Grace most likely wasn't the baby- her beloved mother easily could have been one of the Kappas present and her maiden name might be on the list that the barista dude discovered.

Speaking of the barista dude who's name escapes me- The whole cliche where the 'killer' (or someone) bonked him over the head just as he discovered something important, I loved that it was followed up with him strung up by his undies in the middle of campus. I just liked the 'twist' of that (panties in a twist in this case) And that all the scenes where sorority sisters stumble upon some horror and scream to high heavens was followed up by a scene of fraternity brothers also stumbling upon some horror and screaming like six year old girls. I may be easily amused, but this show is totally speaking to the dumbass things that amuse me.

I don't think this is something that can last beyond one season- But I think they've set up enough potential not to burn out before the season's over, so I think (hope) it'll stay enjoyable to the end.

I hope I have the time to watch the latest episode tonight.

[GirlyGhoul]

Pardon the double post, but I'm still lovin' this show. Love that it seems to be created to take the piss out of both college life and cheese ball horror flicks, but still has a genuine mystery brewing underneath. I still can't begin to guess who is the baby and who is the killer(s) (and the baby and the killer may be one in the same, of course) But I'm also loving the sub plots of Chanel drama and Jamie Lee Curtis's plot to bag Oliver Hudson.

Loved the 'salad' date with multiple dressings (Thousand Island! My salad tastes like a Big Mac) and JLC's white noise machine set to 'Slasher Film'. And that Oliver Hudson's all time favorite movie is Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A clue? Or just great taste on his part ;-)! I wish that bumbling security officer Niecy was slightly less bumbling... but at this point, she could be the killer herself so bumble away!

I don't know what is says about me that I actually guessed the significance of Chanel #3's tattoo before she said it herself. I mean 8/69- August 1969 was when the Manson Murders happened. The only other reference it could be was Woodstock- and this show doesn't seem like it would pay much homage to the Summer of Love so... As soon as soon as she started hinting about her real dad I blurted out 'Charlie Manson' before she did. And that totally means she's NOT the killer... or does it?!?!

So I love the little clues they stick in. I'm sure there are more that won't become clear until later and I'm not really seeking them out at this point. I'm actually just enjoying the ride. And the soundtrack!! Yeah! All 80's last week (except for the 90's scenes) and now Bone Thugs n Harmony AND Backstreet Boys in the same episode? More of that please!!

Plus Chanel #2 getting propped up for Instagram shots Weekend at Bernie's style while possibly also being used like a travel gnome by the killer(s)? Oh Show! You're too much!

[Mugsy]

I like it too; it's just so over the top.

[Hamatron]

This week was boooring to me. It's really funny to see such a variety of reactions to this show, not just on this board but others as well. Hah. I'm just not feeling it. But I will give it a couple more episodes probably to see. I should like it. I like camp and horror. I guess Glee + AHS just isn't a good combo for me.

[GirlyGhoul]

I'm still loving this show- esp. the new intro. I loved the Shining and Silence of the Lambs sets and the premise of all the Chanel's dressing up as Dead Presidents' Wives (Although I wish we could have actually seen them in costume)

At this point, Denise's insistence that Zayday is the killer is wearing thin... even though, hey, Zayday could be the killer. Anyone could at this point. But the running gag of Denise constantly accusing her has run dry.

Jamie Lee Curtis canceling Halloween made me giggle more than it was probably even meant to.

[Hamatron]

Man, this last episode was really boring. And I see that I posted something similar the last time I commented here, so I think I will stick to recaps and then maybe watch an episode if something exciting happens. No one is dying, and there's not much action happening, and none of the characters are acting human enough for me to care or wacky enough to make me laugh. Taking a few super self-absorbed caricatures and mimicking an iconic horror scene just doesn't do it for me. Bummer. I like horror and camp.

PS -- Jamie Lee Curtis is basically playing Sue Silvester on Glee. And that is a character that I am way beyond tolerating at this point in time.

[GirlyGhoul]

Oh Boo! This past episode was the first time I was actually bored with this show. Having everyone confined to one space with no Jamie Lee Curtis did no favors. And having the Red Devil kill off the no armed guy in front of everyone- then having everyone just go back to playing parlor games completely busted my suspension of disbelief even for a parody. Surely that could have been handled better.

And poor Sam. She finally got something resembling a story line only to wind up in the bathtub... which she voluntarily sat herself down in. Again, the suspension of disbelief sunk right down the drain on that one.

I went along with the tone of the show being everyone is incredibly stupid, and actually enjoyed it to a point. But they went into stupid overload this time and it took the fun/camp away. The only time I actually smiled this go 'round was for a fart joke. And that's only because it was so out of no where... and I am 12.

Sigh, have they blown their wad already?

[forever1267]

It didn't help that they advertised a blood bath on the cast, and then bumped off 3 very minor characters.

I'm still in it, but it's possible this might be too dangerous for Network TV, and would have had a better home at F/X or Logo or Bravo.

Glen Powell as Chad is definitely stealing this from the more famous people, and it doesn't hurt that either he, or the costume designers, are practically promoting his Bulge.