Scream 4 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

New Decade. New Rules.

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Last modified: Dec. 14, 2022

Scream 4

Release Date: Friday, April 15, 2011 Theaters

Director: Wes Craven

Starring: David Arquette • Courteney Cox-Arquette • Neve Campbell • Hayden Panettiere • Rory Culkin

R Horror N/A

4.19 / 5.0

65% WILL SEE 35% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "Scream 4" sees the return of the three main characters, along with a group of new stars. Said to jump-start a proposed new trilogy of the franchise.

Horror Suspense Thriller Sequel

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Who stars in Scream 4 – Cast List

David Arquette
... Sheriff Dewey Riley

The Unholy Trinity, Scream
Courteney Cox-Arquette
... Gale Weathers-Riley

Scream, Barnyard
Neve Campbell
... Sidney Prescott

Scream 7, Scream
Hayden Panettiere
... Kirby Reed

Scream 7, Sleepwalker
Rory Culkin
... Charlie Walker

Twelve, The Chumscrubber
Emma Roberts
... Jill Kessler

Maybe I Do, Madame Web
N
Nico Tortorella
... Trevor Sheldon

Odd Thomas
Adam Brody
... Detective Hoss

Jennifer's Body, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
M
Marley Shelton
... Judy Hicks

Rampage, Scream
Eric Knudsen
... Robbie

Saw II
A
Anthony Anderson
... Deputy Perkins

The Departed, G20
A
Alison Brie
... Rebecca

Masters of the Universe, Together

Who is making Scream 4 – Crew List

A look at Scream 4 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wes Craven last helmed My Soul to Take and Red Eye. The film's writer Michael T. Kennedy last penned Time Cut and Freaky.

Director: Wes Craven
Screenwriters: Michael T. Kennedy
Kevin Williamson
Producers: Wes Craven
Iya Labunka
Bob Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Kevin Williamson

Studios: Dimension Films
Production Company: Midnight Entertainment
Outerbanks Entertainment
The Weinstein Company

Production – What we know about the Scream 4

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2011

Completed

Changed Scream 4 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Started filming during the last week of June 2010 in Michigan

Sep 2009

Pre-Production

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

Jan 2009

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 and some teen drinking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: New Decade. New Rules.
Also known as: Scre4m, Scream 4
Language: English

Scream 4 Trailers and Clips

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Scream 4 Release Date: When was the film released?

Scream 4 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 15 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,305 theaters. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Rio, The Conspirator and Fly Away.