Scream

Scream is a prime example of postmodernism, it has intertextuality it has homage, it refers to itself and no matter how corny you think it is its still pretty brilliant postmodern wise.
The horror movie 'rules' are particularly amusing postmodernism wise,
Randy: There are certain RULES that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie. For instance, number one: you can never have sex. 
[crowd boos] 
Randy: BIG NO NO! BIG NO NO! Sex equals death, okay? Number two: you can never drink or do drugs. 
[crowd cheers and raises their bottles] 
Randy: The sin factor! It's a sin. It's an extension of number one. And number three: never, ever, ever under any circumstances say, "I'll be right back." Because you won't be back. 
Stu: I'm gettin' another beer, you want one? 
Randy: Yeah, sure. 
Stu: I'll be right back. 
[crowd cheers] 
Randy: See, you push the laws and you end up dead. Okay, I'll see you in the kitchen with a knife. 


This script refers directly to the audience, Scream is telling us that it knows that it is a horror movie, but that it can still be scary with a "LOOK BEHIND YOU" audience participation. 


And then we have Scary Movie... a film making fun of a film thats making fun of film?