Scream Queens on VH1

Scream Queens on VH1 is…

“The best horror-themed reality show in existence.”

Tribeca Film Review

In this epic reality television competition show, 10 aspiring actresses go head-to-head for a life changing prize, a break-out role in Saw VI.  You can currently catch Scream Queens on Hulu.

 

Cast of Scream Queens Season 1
Scream Queens season 1 cast.

 

Scream Queens Season 1 Judges John Homa, Shawnie Smith, James Gunn
Scream Queens Season 1 Judges John Homa, Shawnie Smith, and James Gunn.

Season 1 of VH1’s Scream Queens was judged by Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn, Saw star Shawnee Smith and acting coach to the stars, John Homa.

The girls undergo horror acting boot camp and perform challenges in the area of stunts, special FX make-up, sex appeal, selling a movie with one look and working with veteran Hollywood stars.

Saw Producer Mark Burg was on hand to crown the winner, and officially cast her in a leading role in Saw VI.

Guest appearances included Walking Dead star Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn.

 

Scream Queens Work Samples

Some selected work from season one:

Season One Cold Open

Heated Acting Class

In this scene from acting class, acting coach to the stars John Homa gives the girls a difficult acting task — becoming each other.

Things take an emotional and heated turn when the two front-runners go head to head. The issue of race is put front and center in one of season one’s most talked about scenes:

 

Clip of the Year

Scream Queens was received well by the press, who celebrated its larger than life prize, real emotions, and occasional absurdity:

 

James Gunn’s Moviemaker Blog on Scream Queens

James Gunn directs on the set of Scream Queens.
James Gunn directs on the set of Scream Queens.

James Gunn kept a fun blog called Behind the Screams at Moviemaker detailing his unique POV on the show, and revealing how judges made their decisions. It was a no-holds-barred look at the process, and James’ blunt honesty made it a revealing read.

James was a major champion of all the actresses, and worked hard to make them better over the course of the season.

He was unable to return for season 2 of Scream Queens as he was directing the film Super starring Rainn Wilson.

He went on to direct the summer blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy, and continues to be a major force in Hollywood.

 

Spoiler Alert: Season One Winner

 

Scream Queens Season 1 Winner Tanedra Howard
Scream Queens Season 1 Winner Tanedra Howard

 

Tanedra Howard on the Red Carpet Tanedra Howard was named winner of Scream Queens season 1, and appeared on movie screens world-wide.

She so impressed the Saw producers that she actually returned in the following film, Saw 3D.

With this unexpected twist, Saw 3D featured both Tanedra Howard and the winner of season 2.

Tanedra continues to act, and has appeared in several feature films and theatrical plays in Los Angeles.