Scream Star’s 2024 Horror Film Breaks into Top 10 with 85% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Following Streaming Release

The casting choices in the contemporary Scream series have stirred controversy lately. Notably, after contract disputes, the franchise’s original lead, Neve Campbell, was present in 2022’s Scream but was absent in the 2023 installment, Scream VI. Adding to the drama, actress Melissa Barrera, who portrayed Sam Carpenter in both Scream and Scream VI, was dismissed from Scream 7 following a social media post where she expressed support for Palestine. Barrera had gained a solid fan base for her role in the series.

Though she has exited the Scream franchise, Barrera remains vibrant in the horror genre. In 2024, she starred in Abigail, a film narrating the chilling tale of a group of criminals and their eerie encounters with a seemingly innocent young girl who turns out to be a vampire. The film received favorable reviews, boasting an impressive 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an 84% audience score, reflecting both critical acclaim and fan enthusiasm.

Your Monster Emerges as a Streaming Phenomenon

Audience Response to Your Monster

Tommy Dewey as the Beast in Your Monster

Your Monster, led by Barrera, has made a notable impact on streaming platforms. Combining elements of horror, romance, and comedy, the film explores the unconventional love story between an actress and the frightening creature that resides in her closet. Alongside Barrera, the film features a talented cast, including Tommy Dewey, Meghann Fahy, Edmund Donovan, and Kayla Foster. Critically, Your Monster achieved a commendable 78% rating on the Tomatometer and an impressive 85% rating from viewers.

According to Max, Your Monster has swiftly risen to success, capturing the fourth spot on the platform’s top ten movies in the U. S., just three days post its release on January 24. This debut places it among other popular titles such as Uncharted, A Different Man, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Analyzing Your Monster‘s Chart-Topping Achievements

Limited Release Yet Significant Success

Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera) looks disheveled in Your Monster — Image via Vertical

The triumph of Your Monster on streaming platforms is indicative of Barrera’s strong fan support. Released during a competitive awards season alongside Oscar-nominated films like A Different Man and Juror #2, it has attracted viewers seeking fresh, genre-bending narratives or more content featuring Barrera in her post-Scream career. Although it didn’t achieve the broader theatrical release enjoyed by other horror films this fall, the film has garnered enough viewer backing to thrive as a streaming sensation.

Source: Max

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