Scream

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer emerges, donning the Ghostface mask and beginning to stalk a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past. The original Ghostface survivors, Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley, return to help the new generation face their fears and outwit their attacker.

Scream (2022) was a critical and commercial success, praised for its blend of meta-commentary, scares, and nostalgia, appealing to both long-time fans and a new audience. It was noted for successfully revitalizing the franchise.

• Praised for its clever meta-commentary on horror tropes and franchise reboots.

• Appreciated for its effective scares and respectful continuation of the original films' spirit.

• Welcomed the return of original cast members alongside compelling new characters.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its successful attempt to honor the legacy of the franchise while introducing fresh elements and scares. Many found it to be a worthy successor that captured the essence of the original 'Scream' films.

The film was originally referred to as 'Scream 5' before the official title 'Scream' was announced, leaning into the franchise's meta-commentary on reboots and sequels.