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Original Scream star Matthew Lillard was on hand at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida this past weekend to not only confirm his return to the beloved horror franchise, but to joke about how his seemingly deceased character will return in Scream 7. Lillard played Stu Macher in Wes Craven's 1996 classic, one half of the Ghostface killer alongside Skeet Ulrich's Billy Loomis. He was presumed dead after being stabbed numerous times and having a TV dropped on his head, but in the world of Scream, not everything is as it seems.

Per People, Lillard and Ulrich appeared on a panel together this past weekend at the Orange County Convention Center to discuss their time in the franchise and Lillard's return. Fans have been clamoring for years for the star to come back to the series that helped make him famous, and to drive that point home, Lillard commented: "I've been asked...

Skeet Ulrich, one of the stars of Wes Craven's groundbreaking slasher film of 1996, Scream, revealed that the beloved horror movie was in danger of being canceled during the first days of production, and it was all because of what Craven decided to do with the extremely violent opening sequence. Luckily, someone saved Scream.

Per People Magazine, Ulrich showed up at Mega Con 2025 in Orlando, and he spoke about the franchise. During a panel for Scream, the actor confirmed that the opening of the film featuring Drew Barrymore being sliced and diced by Ghostface was not well-received by producers. Apparently, they did not want to continue making the film "two weeks into filming," and director Wes Craven had to seek the support of others at Miramax Films:

"I don't know if you know, but we started off shooting the sequence with Drew Barrymore in the beginning of the movie and...

It may have gotten off to a rocky start, but it appears as if the seventh film in the Scream franchise is back on track after a series of unfortunate setbacks, and if all goes well, we could see another fan-favorite character return for the next sequel. Happy Death Days Christopher Landon was initially set to direct the sequel, but he departed the project late in 2023 following the firing of star Melissa Barrera a month earlier, and the exit of Jenna Ortega shortly after that. Original Scream writer Kevin Williamson has since taken over, with the movie expected to arrive on February 27, 2026.

Neve Campbell has already signed on to once again reprise her iconic role of Sidney Prescott, and now it looks as if we might get an appearance from Patrick Dempsey in Scream 7 as well. The Greys Anatomy star hasnt been seen in the franchise since Scream 3,...

Courteney Cox is unquestionably excited that Kevin Williamson is directing Scream 7, but the actress has yet to ink a deal confirming her own official return as Gale Weathers. You cant get better than that choice, Cox said of Williamson helming the new Scream sequel during an appearance at this years Rock4EB! charity fundraiser. Its going to be fun. Nonetheless, despite her enthusiasm, Cox hasnt signed on to reprise perhaps her most famous role. The actress also said while appearing at the event over the weekend (per Variety):

Im not officially signed on. Im not, but there will be a Scream 7.

Williamson famously wrote the screenplay for the original Scream back in 1996, which was directed by the legendary filmmaker, Wes Craven. Williamson has remained tied to the horror series over the years, but he only served as an executive producer on Scream (2022) and Scream VI.

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Hitting the small screen in 2015, MTVs Scream was an attempt to bring the popular horror franchise into homes on a weekly basis. Lasting for three seasons, the heart of the series was undoubtedly Willa Fitzgerald, who portrayed Emma Duval, the target of Ghostfaces rage in Seasons 1 and 2. Now, eight years removed from her part in the franchise, Fitzgerald says she was never trying to play the role of Neve Campbells Sidney Prescott, but rather sought to bring something fresh to her character of Duval.

Appearing on Collider Ladies Night, Fitzgerald spoke about how the television version of Scream for better or worse looked to separate itself from the movies. People immediately noticed the change in Ghostfaces iconic mask, which became a hot button topic among fans who either loved or hated the series. For her, she believes the creators of the show were smart in trying to make it its own thing.

The last time audiences got to spend time with David Arquette's iconic Dewey Riley was in Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's superb Scream (2022). And, tragically, it was the final time. His last scene was a traumatic one for fans and, according to his interview with TooFab (in anticipation of his newest movie The Good Half), it was and remains equally traumatic for Arquette himself. As the franchise veteran of the first five Scream films said:

"I know, it's really still sad to me. Dewey was such an honor to play and be a part of those films and get to work with Wes and this incredible cast as well. It has been a grieving process."

TooFab asked Arquette about his experience working on the 2022 film, in particular. He goes into detail of the specific struggles, including the major difficulty that comes with promoting the movie while avoiding any dreaded spoilers.

Fakeout deaths in pop culture can be predictable, but unexpected returns create shock value. Surprise character revivals work best when the storyline hasn't been overwhelmed by resurrections. Resurrections or death fakeouts in movie franchises can intrigue viewers and make plot twists more engaging.

Fakeout deaths have become mildly predictable in pop culture, but some recent as well as older movies have managed to pull off shocking returns for characters the audience believed to be dead. Fantasy and sci-fi movie franchises feature characters who keep dying and coming back across many sequels, which usually results in the predictability element. If a series has established that resurrection and fakeout deaths are possible, the audience will expect it to happen again, so the writers dont have to let go of a fan-favorite.

Unexpected deaths in movies provoke shock, but if the audience fully buys the characters death, their subsequent return will be even better.

Slasher icon and Scream star Neve Campbell has revealed details regarding her role in the upcoming sequel, Scream 7. While Campbell was not expected to return for the seventh outing, after all manner of drama behind the scenes, she has now confirmed she will lead the follow-up, with Campbell also teasing the return of original stars Patrick Dempsey and Courteney Cox.

"We are going to follow Sidney. They did pitch the concept to me, and its the reason that I jumped on board."

While plot details remain under wraps, we can likely assume that Campbells Sidney Prescott will have spent the last few years preparing for the return of Ghostface, ala Jamie Lee Curtis Laurie Strode in the Halloween legacy sequel. Of course, even with all that preparation and training, its still plenty scary when that masked killer comes a-knocking.

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Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Acolyte season 1, episode 1.

Carrie-Anne Moss's role as Master Indara in The Acolyte mirrors Drew Barrymore's role as Casey in Scream. Indara's early death set a dark tone for The Acolyte and defied the audience's expectations in the same way Casey's death in Scream did. Showrunner Leslye Headland successfully pulled off a major twist, which hints at her inspirations for The Acolyte and could be a sign of its quality.

Carrie-Anne Moss was heavily featured in the opening scene of The Acolyte, and her role in the Star Wars show pulled off a twist that was pioneered by a 1996 horror film. Moss plays Jedi Master Indara in The Acolyte, and her first scenes in the show featured her in a deadly battle against the Sith Acolyte Mae. Despite being a prominent part of The Acolyte's marketing and the first Jedi of the...

New plot details suggest Ghostface will target Sidney Prescott and her family in Scream 7. According to the report from insider Daniel Richtman, Prescott, her husband and two children will be the four lead characters in the horror sequel. Kevin Williamson's original vision for Scream VI, which focused on Sidney Prescott's love story, may finally be realized in Scream 7, if the information turns out to be true.

It seems Sidney Prescott and her family will be targeted by Ghostface in Scream 7, if the latest plot details to hit the internet are true. Neve Campbell’s Final Girl from Woodsboro will return in the sixth sequel, which will also be directed by Scream creator, Kevin Williamson. And it appears that Sidney, her husband and two children will be targets of the serial slasher. In a new report from insider Daniel Richtman, he reveals that Sid, her kids and...

Courteney Cox is reportedly "in talks" to return as Gale Weathers in Scream 7, which would team up the feisty journalist and Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott once more. Melissa Barrera's controversial departure may impact Scream 7, but Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson's respective returns to the franchise offer fans hope. If the rumors turn out to be true, Campbell could be reteaming with not only Cox but Scream 3 co-star, Patrick Dempsey, too.

Today's “Weathers” forecast includes “Gale” force winds. That’s right, Courteney Cox is now reportedly ‘in talks’ to return as the hard-to-love journalist Gale Weathers in director Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7. According to Variety, unnamed “sources” have revealed that Cox is discussing the possibility of squaring off against Ghostface once more in the Scream franchise.

Cox was the only surviving cast member in Scream VI to have also appeared in director Wes Craven...

Courteney Cox and Patrick Dempsey are rumored to return in Scream 7. Neve Campbell has already confirmed her return as Sidney Prescott. Cox is the only actor to have appeared on-screen in all six Scream movies; Dempsey's Detective Kincaid was only featured in Scream 3.

Neve Campbell may not be the only Og Scream actor to return in Kevin Williamson’s upcoming sequel. According to insider Daniel Richtman, both legacy star Courteney Cox and Scream 3’s “McDreamy” addition, Patrick Dempsey, are rumored to appear in Scream 7. At this time, the major trades have Not picked up on the story. So, consider Richtman’s announcement as a rumor until confirmed.

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In the snake pit that is the world of franchises in Hollywood today, there's nothing more divisive than Scream. What began in 1996 is still alive and kicking, just not with the same spirit, strength, or tone. Scream's new generation is divisive in itself, with a refreshing of the concept that appeals to modern audiences, sheds away the skin of '90s nostalgia, and keeps thriving on the popularity of the horror genre.

The new sequels are able to bring together old and new fans, and the line is clear: both fan circles know their boundaries. You may prefer a rewatch or a premiere, but the important thing is that each has their own world to explore whenever they want.

However, the franchise has taken more than a nick recently. A solid stab in the form of a business plan remodeling that broke a few hearts and angered others. The new stars of the franchise,...

Neve Campbell announces her return as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7. Creator Kevin Williamson also returns to direct the upcoming horror sequel. Campbell expresses gratitude for the opportunity and promises Scream fans an exciting ride as Sidney makes her comeback.

“Hello, Sidney!” It’s official: Neve Campbell will return to the classic horror franchise created by Kevin Williamson in Scream 7. The actress, who originally portrayed the Final Girl role of Sidney Prescott in the very first Scream (1996) and all the subsequent sequels except for Scream VI, revealed a photograph of the Scream 7 script as she announced the return of Ghostface survivor Sidney Prescott. The revelation reads as follows (via @nevecampbell):

“Hi All. I’m so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. My appreciation for...

Stu Macher could potentially make a return in Scream VII, with Matthew Lillard reprising his role, but it is unlikely. Matthew Lillard does not have a personal attachment to his character, but cares about how fans connect with him. The future of Scream VII is uncertain with cast changes and rumors of Neve Campbell's return.

The Scream franchise is going through an unexpected period of upheaval ahead of its seventh installment, with Scream VI leads Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega no long attached to appear. For some fans, that has instigated the idea that one of the franchise’s original characters, Stu Macher, could make a return, with Matthew Lillard reprising his role as one of the 1996 movie’s killers.

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Even though I’m currently in the mix of celebrating indie horror this month, there was no way in hell that I, of all people, would miss celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wes Craven’s Scream 4 today. It’s a film that I’ve been shouting about from the proverbial rooftops for a decade now, and while it’s certainly been more widely embraced by horror fans in the last few years, Scream 4 is an entry in this series that gets far more grief than it deserves, and I think it rivals Scream 2 as the best sequel in the franchise as well. I’ll elaborate on all of that in a minute, but simply put, Scream 4 rules hard, and without a doubt, this final entry in Wes Craven’s oeuvre remains a prescient and thought-provoking examination of the detrimental side of social media and how our...

Last night, Marvel ended their epic Comic-Con panel with the announcement that Moonlight and True Detective season 3 star Mahershala Ali will be our new Eric Brooks in an all-new Blade movie. And now we have word from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige on jut how Ali was cast as the Daywalker. It turns out Ali called up Marvel after winning Best Actor for his role in Green Book, and straight-up told the powers that be that he wanted to play Blade. Plain and simple. Feige says this.

"When Marhershala calls, you answer."

About this exciting news that arrived from Comic-Con last night? Works for me. Mahershala Ali looks like a perfect person to take over the role of Eric Brook Aka Blade to this here movie fan. After all, as mentioned above, Ali recently won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role opposite Viggo Mortensen in Peter Farrelly's Green Book.

MTV's Scream series may not be using the iconic Ghostface Killer mask, but it will recreate one of the original Scream film's most remembered scenes. In 1996, it came as a shock to audiences when Drew Barrymore didn't make it past the opening act, as she was set up to be the star of the movie. She was dispensed rather quickly by the main slasher. Now, MTV has gotten another big star, and it's confirmed that this same opening act will be used once again to kickstart this small screen reboot.

Disney mega-star Bella Thorne stated that she has been secretly cast by MTV for this homage to the original Wes Craven horror classic during a Facebook chat on Yahoo! Celebrity. Bloody Disgusting was later able to confirm this report. About appearing in the show, Bella Thorne stated:

"Yes it is true. i will re-enact the famous scene of drew barrymore in the original series.

Director Wes Craven provided a response to the speculation of a Scream TV series potentially coming to MTV. The news about the horror guru directing the pilot arrived last week. Today, he took to Twitter to address the question of his involvement.

A lot of you have asked about the Scream TV series. It's true I've been approached. My response was, it would depend on the script.

— Wes Craven (@wescraven) May 1, 2013

(con't Re Scream TV series) If they have a great script/concept, it could be fun. If not, not.

— Wes Craven (@wescraven) May 1, 2013

No writers have been attached to the series. Tony Disanto and Liz Gateley are leading the development.

Scream was released December 20th, 1996 and stars Drew Barrymore, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla Hatley, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Lawrence Hecht, Courteney Cox. The film is directed by Wes Craven.

MTV announced today a pilot greenlight based on the hugely successful horror film franchise Scream with Dimension Films for MTV, plus the addition of three new series to its diverse programming slate, including Generation Cryo, Nurse Nation and The Hook Up, at its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In addition, the network announced the season three renewal of Snooki & JWoww and highlighted an impressive programming slate of 15 returning hits. MTV is a division of Viacom Inc.

MTV and Dimension Film's one-hour pilot will reinvent the successful horror comedy franchise that spawned three sequels and unleashed "Ghostface" to a legion of unsuspecting fans. MTV and Dimension Films are in discussions with various writers for the potential series which would be slated for a summer 2014 debut on the network. Dimension Films is in discussions with the films' original director and renowned filmmaker Wes Craven to direct the one-hour pilot.

Like most horror film series’, as the saga continues the kills typically increase and become more elaborate in an effort to outdo the predecessor. But with this heightened focus on blood and body count, the overall quality of the movies usually decreases (often drastically). That does not mean that horror sequels cannot be fun – they certainly can, just do not expect anything groundbreaking from them.

The Scream series is no different. In 1996, the first Scream was praised for its witty, self-referential script and cast of hot young Hollywood stars – a new kind of horror movie for a more aware and pop culture-obsessed generation. The second film, released just a year later, tried to match its forerunner in innovation and cleverness, but far too often fell into typical horror sequel trappings. And the third film, well . . . let’s just say that a third film does exist. Oh damn, and there is a fourth film,...

MTV is planning to develop a new TV series based on director Wes Craven's Scream series.

Ex-mtv executives Tony Disanto and Liz Gateley are leading the project, and they are currently looking for someone to write the series. It isn't clear if Scream writer Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven will be involved in the potential series.

The horror franchise grossed more than $500 million in the global market, with the most recent installment, Scream 4, bringing in $97 million worldwide.

This project is still in early development.

Scream was released December 20th, 1996 and stars Drew Barrymore, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla Hatley, Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Lawrence Hecht, Courteney Cox. The film is directed by Wes Craven.

The Weinstein Company has altered its release calender for 2011, with the most notable change being Apollo 18's shift into 2012. The Timur Bekmambetov-produced found-footage project was set to debut in less than a month, on April 22, and now it will be released on January 6, 2012. No other movies have been slated for release on January 6 yet.

The studio also moved Piranha 3Dd from September 16 to November 23. The 3D sequel would have squared off against Drive, Johnny English Reborn, and Straw Dogs on September 16. Now it will face Hugo Cabret, Arthur Christmas, Project X, and The Muppets.

Our Idiot Brother, formerly My Idiot Brother, has also been given an August 26, 2011 release date, and I Don't Know How She Does It will be released in Piranha 3Dd's former slot, September 16.

The Weinstein Company also announced the launching of a video game company entitled TWC Games, which will produce video games based off former Weinstein Company movies.