Title: Unveiling 2023's Most Terrifying Tale: Netflix's Horror Sensation
Netflix's latest addition to their horror collection is none other than the highly-rated "Scream VI," releasing in 2023. Critics may have given it a moderate nod, but the audience absolutely loved it, making it the standout horror flick of the year.
Comparing it to other horror flicks of 2023, the rivalry is tough. Here's how it stacked up against the top 10 critic-rated horror movies of 2023, along with their audience scores:
- Huesera: The Bone Woman - 97% critic, 66% audience
- When Evil Lurks - 96% critic, 79% audience
- Attachment - 95% critic, 60% audience
- Talk to Me - 94% critic, 83% audience
- M3GAN - 93% critic, 78% audience
- Influencer - 91% critic, 69% audience
- Brooklyn 45 - 91% critic, 41% audience
- Totally Killer - 86% critic, 76% audience
- The Blackening - 87% critic, 85% audience
- Sick - 85% critic, 72% audience
And guess what? Scream VI topped the courageous contenders, receiving a remarkable 77% critic score and an impressive 90% audience score. That's quite the achievement, given the release of several controversial horror movies in 2023.
So, how did it manage to captivate the audience's hearts? A few factors probably played a significant role:

- It's bloody fantastic! Just like its solid critic scores suggest, it's an outstanding addition to the Scream franchise, which has seen its fair share of hits and misses over the years.
- The star-studded cast, featuring the magnificent Jenna Ortega in her breakout period and the talented Melissa Barrera, who earned support from her co-stars and fans alike after being cut from Scream VII over her pro-Gaza social media statements.
- It's a fan-pleaser, with series veterans like Courteney Cox, Skeet Ulrich, and Hayden Panettiere returning, delighting fans who've grown up with the franchise.
Obviously, there might be more to the success story, but these factors, along with other "X-factors," contributed to making Scream VI the highest-rated audience-scored horror film of 2023. While Scream VII promises Neve Campbell's return, it'll have a tough time living up to the hype given that Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera won't be reprising their roles. Fans will certainly have their say when the film premieres.
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Despite its moderate critique, "Scream VI" proved to be Netflix's best horror movie of 2023, ultimately outperforming 'Scream 6' in audience ratings. The film even surpassed other highly-rated titles like 'M3GAN' and 'When Evil Lurks' in audience score, making it the standout horror flick of the year.
Following its success, Netflix is expected to set high expectations for 'Scream VII,' which promises Neve Campbell's return, but may struggle to live up to the hype due to the absence of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera from the main cast.