Scream Queens (RuPaul's Drag Race)

"Scream Queens" is a recurring, often highly anticipated, acting challenge featured on the reality competition show RuPaul's Drag Race. These challenges typically involve the queens acting in a comedic, often campy, horror or slasher film parody, often drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary horror tropes. The objective is to deliver a memorable performance, showcasing comedic timing, acting ability, and overall charisma, while adhering to the given script and direction.

The "Scream Queens" challenges are judged on the queens' ability to embody the required character, their improvisational skills (as they often have opportunities to add their own flair to the scenes), their understanding of comedic timing, and their overall screen presence. The challenge winners typically receive prizes, while the bottom performers may be subject to critiques and potential elimination.

Due to the nature of the challenge, these segments often provide memorable moments and catchphrases that become ingrained in the RuPaul's Drag Race lexicon. The performances are often analyzed and quoted by fans, solidifying the "Scream Queens" challenge as a highlight of many seasons. The challenge frequently features guest appearances from actors and directors who provide coaching and mentorship to the competing queens.