Scream Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 4, 2022

Scream

Release Date: Friday, January 14, 2022 Theaters

Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin • Tyler Gillett

Starring: David Arquette • Courteney Cox-Arquette • Jack Quaid • Neve Campbell • Marley Shelton

R Horror N/A

3.95 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

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Who stars in Scream – Cast List

David Arquette
... Sheriff Dewey Riley

The Unholy Trinity, Spree
Courteney Cox-Arquette
... Gale Weathers

Friends: The Reunion, Barnyard
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Jack Quaid
Heads of State, Oppenheimer
Neve Campbell
... Sidney Prescott

Scream 7, Skyscraper
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Marley Shelton
... Judy Hicks

Rampage, The Mighty Macs
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Melissa Barrera
Abigail, In the Heights
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Jenna Ortega
Yes Day, Hurry Up Tomorrow
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Dylan Minnette
Prisoners, Don't Breathe
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Jasmin Savoy Brown
Scream VI, Scream VI
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Mikey Madison
The Social Reckoning , Anora
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Sonia Ben Ammar
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Mason Gooding
Scream 7, 72 Hours

Who is making Scream – Crew List

A look at Scream behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin last helmed Abigail and Scream VI. The film's writer James Vanderbilt last penned Nuremberg and The Long Walk.

Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Tyler Gillett
Screenwriters: James Vanderbilt
Guy Busick
Producers: Gary Barber
Paul Neinstein
William Sherak
James Vanderbilt

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Project X Entertainment
Spyglass Media Group

Production – What we know about the Scream

Key Facts

The Scream franchise began in 1996 and have grossed over $600M at the global box office.
Scream creator Kevin Williamson is executive producing the film (8/2/2020).
Based on the franchise by Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2021

Completed

Changed Scream movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Filming was delayed due to COVID-19, but started shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina, on September 22, 2020.

May 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2020

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Scream Sequel, Scream 5
Language: English

Scream Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #3

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

Scream Release Date: When was the film released?

Scream was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 14 , 2022. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Shattered, Borrego and Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.

The estimated home release date for Scream is currently being determined. Stay tuned!