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Scream

Release Date

December 20, 1996

Runtime

111 minutes

Director

Wes Craven

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Drew Barrymore in Scream looking out a window and screaming with Ghostface in front of her.
'Scream' Star Reveals How the Gory Opening Sequence Almost Canceled the Classic Slasher Movie

Skeet Ulrich reveals that the edgy opening sequence in the 1996 film almost stopped production.

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Original Scream Star Has a Surprising Complaint About Recent Movies' Violence

Matthew Lillard, who co-starred in 1996's Scream, points to Ghostface brandishing a shotgun in Scream VI as to why it has gotten too violent.

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Scream's Matthew Lillard Thinks Stu Is Still Alive and Ready To Return

Scream's villain actor has come out to say he believes Stu is alive and should return to the franchise.

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Original Scream Star Had a Twisted Role in Scream 3 Until Columbine Changed Everything

The Scream star explains how his character Stu Macher almost returned in Scream 3 and went to a very dark place.

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This Iconic Piece of Horror Memorabilia Is Going to Auction

Movie fans will be able to purchase all manner of exciting memorabilia at an upcoming auction event.

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Tom Hanks’ First Movie Is a Forgotten Precursor to Scream

It might come as a surprise that the world's father figure started his career in the horror genre.

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Neve Campbell Returns as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7

After being noticeably absent from Scream VI, actress Neve Campbell reveals that she will return as Sidney Prescott in the upcoming sequel.

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13 of the Funniest Horror Comedies Ever Made

Horror and comedy both rely on tension and release, and these films induce a really physical reaction with both laughter and fear.

Scream masterfully revealed Ghostface's identity in the opening scene.
Scream: Ghostface's True Identity Was Revealed Right From the First Scene

Scream masterfully revealed Ghostface's identity in the opening scene, hiding it in plain sight.

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20 Classic Horror Movies Referenced in the Original Scream

With over a hundred total references, the original Scream pays homage to dozens of entries from horror movies past.

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Why Wes Craven is One of the Greatest Horror Movie Directors

Wes Craven was a visionary film pioneer who would shape the landscape of the horror genre, and may be its best director.

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Ripped from the Headlines: 10 Classic Horror Movies Based on True Stories

Every idea isn't always original. These are five horror movies were based on true stories, and are about to get ten times scarier.

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How Scream Changed the Face of Horror

The first Scream film hit theaters in 1996 and rejuvenated the struggling horror genre in many iconic (and ironic) ways.

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20 Best Horror Movies From The '90s, Ranked

After a decade reliant on sequels, the '90s featured some of the most unique and acclaimed horror films of all time like Scream and The Sixth Sense.

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Ghostface Killers, Ranked: Who's the Best Scream Villain?

In preparation for the new Scream film, we take a look at all the Ghostface killers from the entire franchise to find out who was the best.

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Can The Original Scream Ever Be Topped?

With self-referential dialogue and an indelible endgame twist, the original Scream may never be topped by dint of sheer shock value.

Drew Barrymore in the iconic opening from 1996's Scream
Drew Barrymore’s Best Moments in Scream, Ranked

We're ready to dissect the short, but extremely important appearance by Drew Barrymore in Wes Craven's Scream. We're still mourning Casey Becker.

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Freddie Prinze Jr. Once Auditioned for Scream's Billy Loomis

Before appearing in I Know What You Did Last Summer, the actor was almost in Kevin Williamson's other big '90s slasher movie.

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Drew Barrymore Teases Return as Casey Becker in Scream VII

Drew Barrymore says it's possible her Scream character survived because good writing can "make anything happen."

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