The Problem with Scream 7

Open Water (2003): The Horror of Being Forgotten

This week on Summer-Ween, Alex dives into one of the most unsettling horror films of the 2000s: Open Water (2003).  Inspired by the real-life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, Open Water tells the story of a couple accidentally left behind during a scuba diving excursion, stranded in the middle of the ocean with no land in sight and no rescue on the horizon. But what makes the film so terrifying isn't the sharks. In this episode, we explore how Open Water uses realism, isolation, and uncertainty to create a uniquely effective horror experience.  From its documentary-like filmmaking style and minimalist approach to its similarities with The Blair Witch Project, we'll break down why the film still feels so disturbing more than twenty years after its release. Because sometimes the scariest thing isn't what's beneath the surface. It's realizing nobody knows you're there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Strangers Chapter 3 Review – What Went Wrong?

The Strangers Chapter 3 might be one of the most disappointing horror movies I’ve seen in a long time… and I’m breaking down exactly why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Blair Witch Project Remake: What We Know So Far

We dive into the latest news surrounding a remake of The Blair Witch Project. What’s confirmed, what’s rumor, and whether this found-footage classic should be revisited at all Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Problem with Scream 7

Scream 7 is a disaster, it’s a step backward. A film that plays it too safe, repeats old ideas, and proves that even a franchise built on reinventing horror… can fall into its own formula. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Scream VI Explained: Surviving Without Sidney Prescott

Scream VI marks the first film in the franchise without Sidney Prescott, and that changes everything. As Don’t Press Play begins the countdown to Scream 7, host Alex breaks down whether Scream VI (2023) can survive without its original final girl. From Ghostface’s brutal New York rampage to the rise of the Core Four, this episode explores how the franchise evolves when Sidney isn’t there to save the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].