Fans of the Scream franchise have been given a rare glimpse behind the curtain in Padraic Maroney’s “It All Began with a Scream.” The text covers the creation of the first four films of the series (the original films that were helmed by Wes Craven), and it is surprising how much information is packed inside a fairly brief 227 pages of text. Frankly, this reader was a bit skeptical as to whether a comprehensive look at the creation of four films could be properly covered in a single volume, but it is nice to report that these pages are full of great information. Maroney interviewed 30 different firsthand participants (producers, actors, editors, and etcetera) and draws from a host of other sources in an effort to bring fans closer to the making of this landmark series, and the result is a worthwhile and very enjoyable reading experience.
Cinema Literate 