On May 4 , 1999 , following the Columbine High School massacre and increasing news media reports on the effects of violent films , games , and other media on society , the United States Senate Commerce committee held a hearing about Hollywood 's marketing of films to youths . The committee focused specifically on horror films . The opening scene of '' Scream '' featuring the murder of Barrymore 's character was shown to the committee as an example of negative media which may be viewed by children
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Scream (1996 film)