# 326 - Kevin's Scream 7 Direction, Remembering Wes & New Nightmare, '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' & Amar's Take on Melissa's Interview

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Podcast: [SCREAM with Ryan C. Showers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scream-with-ryan-c-showers-4036800)
Published: 2026-05-17T21:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scream.libsyn.com/326-kevins-scream-7-direction-remembering-wes-new-nightmare-30-years-of-scream-30-questions-amars-take-on-melissas-interview
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Duration seconds: 5531

## Resource

In this episode, the central conversation analyzes the directing of SCREAM 7 by Kevin Williamson between Ryan and podcast superstar, Cory Wilson. We take a look at Kevin's point of view, the influence of 1970s slashers, and how he innovates the SCREAM franchise with the seventh movie as the filmmaker. In addition, Amar Karim joins Ryan to reflect on Wes Craven and "New Nightmare" and for Amar's take on the fallout of Melissa Barrera's Variety interview where she spread conspiracy theories. Also, Ryan discusses the '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview for Patreon members that was announced last week. '30 Years of SCREAM, 30 Questions' Interview Remembering Wes Craven and 'New Nightmare' Amar's Disappointment with Melissa Barrera Cory's Take on Scream 7 Kevin Williamson's Directing Follow us @ScreamWithRCS at Facebook, X, and Instagram. Subscribe for your '30 Years of Scream, 30 Questions' Interview at Patreon.com/screamwithrcs

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