Scream 2 is overall a fantastic sequel, but this scene stands out as the product of a rewrite, and it almost derails the whole thing.
Most fans of Wes Craven’s Scream franchise would agree that Scream 2 is a little more tightly paced than the original film.
But part of the charm of Scream (1996) is that it doesn’t really follow a three-act structure as much as it has two distinct halves.
Scream 2, however, is a bit more crowded, but it breezes by in a more traditional way.
Author's summary: Scream 2 has a tightly paced plot.