"shriekfest" meaning in English

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          "text": "Clinton made this remark while engaged in a shriekfest against some hapless Investor's Business Daily reported^([sic]) who dared ask about press conferences and the campaign-finance scandals.",
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          "text": "Even though, at first glance, a slate filled with films like “Bug” and “Hostel 2” would seem to be classic male-oriented shriekfests, the reality is that women are avid fans of horror films.",
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        "(slang) An event filled with shrieking."
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