The Scream series is a horror film franchise created by Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven. The first installment of the series, Scream, was released in 1996 and now it’s the time for Scream 5. It starred Neve Campbell (Sidney Prescott), Courteney Cox (Gale Weathers), David Arquette (Dewey Riley), and Drew Barrymore (Randy Meeks). The plot centers on Sidney Prescott’s battle with Ghostface, a serial killer who targets the town and its high school students using terrifying phone calls and emails that includes clues to his next victims. Since then there have been four sequels: Scream 2 (1997), Scream 3(2000), Scream 4(2011).
About Scream:
The plot of Scream, the first film in this series, follows Sidney Prescott as Ghostface begins a killing spree around her town. The killer turns out to be a former classmate that was rejected by both who is harboring a grudge against those who have bullied him and wants revenge on them.
Release Date: Scream 5
The release date for the Scream has been announced to be on screens on 14th January 2022.
Production: Scream 5
The production of the film is done by Dimension Films and with it being a horror movie, Kevin Williamson has been announced to be in charge.
Filming:
With the plot of Scream being about a killing spree, filming has taken place in various locations including Portland and Los Angeles.
Awards:
The film is predicted to be a huge award winner as it has already been nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Critics Choice Awards, and Fangoria Chainsaw Award. Scream is said to be in consideration for a few awards including the Academy Awards and Golden Globe.
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Revenue:
The film is estimated to be a worldwide hit bringing in over $200 million. It is said to be a huge box office hit as it has already grossed over $195 million.
The Starring Cast: Scream 5
The film has an all-star cast and features a few new faces as well.
- There is the return of Neve Campbell played Sidney Prescott,
- Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers, and
- David Arquette as Dewey Riley in previous Scream movies.
Plot for Scream 5:
The plot is based on the Ghostface Killer and Sidney Prescott, who has now become a counselor to help others cope with similar tragedies. A new film begins production in Woodsboro after several years due to the events of previous movies, but soon real bodies begin showing up at the set which seems to be tied back to one of her friends from college.
The plot of the film is said to be great and it has all of the same aspects that made previous films in this series so good. It starts with a new murder at Lakewood, Sidney’s hometown; where she returns for her high school reunion after leaving years before due to an incident involving Ghost Face. The plot for the film is about a masked killer who targets high school students. It follows Sidney Prescott as she tries to uncover her mother’s murderer while trying not to fall, victim, herself!
Reviews:
The film is a great one and it holds many aspects of previous films in this series. It starts with a new murder at Lakewood where Sydney returns for her high school reunion. Leaving years before due to an incident involving Ghost Face. Many people have given positive reviews on Scream Queens saying that it has all the same characteristics as other movies in the series. The film is very well thought out and the characters have a great dynamic.
Ratings:
Scream has received a rating of 78% out of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes with an average score of five stars. The plot is well thought out and the characters have a great dynamic. This movie has everything you want in it to make for an entertaining watch. Some of the plot points are a bit predictable especially if you’ve watched previous films before this one. The anticipation for this film seems to be fairly high as it has received a rating of five stars on IMDB.
