Wes Craven’s 1996 masterpiece Scream might be a slasher on its surface, but it’s importantly also a whodunit in which any of the film’s characters could be the killer. Paramount Pictures has made the mystery a huge part of the marketing behind the new Scream, this time directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, as well as […]
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‘Scream’ Currently Tracking for a $35-40 Million Opening Weekend in the United States
It’s nearly impossible to predict the box office of any movie right now, what with the pandemic completely upending the industry for the past two years and all. While some films have proven to be pandemic proof – Spider-Man: No Way Home has far surpassed $1 billion globally – others just haven’t been able to […]
‘Scream’: Behold This Epic Hero Shot of Ghostface! [Exclusive]
Michael, Jason, Freddy, Pinhead, Chucky, and…Ghostface. Wes Craven’s Scream (1996) is not only one of the best horror films of all time, but it gave birth to an equally important new slasher, the infinitely iconic Ghostface. However, what makes this killer unique is that he/she isn’t supernatural, nor is it the same person behind the […]
Sidney and Dewey Reconnect in First Clip from Next Week’s ‘Scream’! [Video]
“Sid… it’s happening again.” We’re now just about one week away from the brand new Scream movie, the franchise relaunch/legacy sequel coming exclusively to movie theaters on January 14, 2022. Returning stars Neve Campbell and David Arquette appeared on “Good Morning America” this morning to promote the movie, and they brought along the first official clip […]
‘Scream’ – Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich Reflect on Wes Craven and the Impact of His Passing
We’re still celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven‘s Scream, while of course also looking ahead to next weekend, which will bring the franchise back to movie theaters. It was in 1996 that Craven introduced us to the iconic Ghostface mask and the characters who will be returning to the big screen in this year’s Scream, but […]
Ghostface in the Machine: A Brief History of ‘Scream’ in Video Games
1996 was a pretty important year for horror. Not only did Resident Evil burst onto the scene to thrust horror games into the limelight, but Wes Craven’s meta-slasher Scream exploded onto cinema screens and changed the face of horror. I’m sure that, like me, there were a few horror fans whose real horror awakening came […]
Latest Official ‘Scream’ Poster Goes 1980s Retro With Ghostface!
The first big horror movie we cannot wait to see in 2022 is of course Scream, the franchise relaunch/legacy sequel coming exclusively to movie theaters on January 14, 2022. It was Creepy Duck Design who whipped up an attention-grabbing recent official poster for the new movie, and another new poster from the artist has been […]
UK Company Cereal Killer Just Launched the World’s First Official ‘Scream’ Cereal for Pre-Order!
While we wait for THIS YEAR’s Scream relaunch (it feels great to finally be able to say that), coming to theaters on January 14, 2022, a company over in the UK has just unleashed a special Scream-themed cereal. We told you about it back in November, you may recall, and Cereal Killer has now put […]
34 Horror Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2022 [Updated!]
Thanks to a never-ending pandemic, the past two years threw the release slate into a state of flux that still hasn’t let up: constant shifts, postponements, and a rearranging calendar. The one constant, as usual, is that horror thrives no matter the scenario. What that means for 2022 is that while many of the planned […]
Woodsboro Horror Film Club Reveals ‘Scream’ Secrets on TikTok; Meet Randy’s Niece and Nephew!
The marketing campaign for the new Scream is ramping up and today I received a postcard from the Woodsboro Horror Film Club promoting their brand new TikTok. Sarah and Ash host the canonized account that’s currently celebrating the slasher genre, and with it, the horror classic Stab. The duo begins by countdown their favorite slasher […]
Celebrating ‘Scream’ at 25 and Horror Queers at 3! [Horror Queers Podcast]
Tits and Tongues &The Screw-Up Showcase We’re nearly ready to wrap up December – and 2021! It’s been another silly month on the podcast, including episodes on the bizarre queer antichrist/oatmeal zombie film Fear No Evil (1981), David Fincher’s feel bad holiday film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) and the queerest superhero film of all […]
‘Scream’ Wraps ’12 Screams for the Holidays’ With Final Surprise to Spread Holiday Fear [Exclusive Video]
Ghostface sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you’re awake. Scream decked the halls for the past eleven days as part of their festive “12 Screams for the Holidays” social media campaign, each day bringing new holiday surprises. For the twelfth and final day, Ghostface stopped by Bloody Disgusting to spread some holiday fear […]
Three New ‘Scream’ Photos Celebrate a Red & Black Christmas With Gale, Ghostface & More
We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven‘s Scream this month, while of course also looking ahead to *next* month, which will bring the franchise back to movie theaters. Next year’s franchise relaunch/legacy sequel is coming exclusively to movie theaters on January 14, 2022, and you can secure your tickets through Fandango right now! Today is Day 11 of “12 Screams […]
‘Scream’ – New Featurette Celebrates 25 Years of a Slasher Classic and Honors the Late Wes Craven [Video]
“I was hoping they were going to dedicate the film to Wes. And they did.” We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wes Craven‘s Scream this month, while of course also looking ahead to *next* month, which will bring the franchise back to movie theaters. Next year’s franchise relaunch/legacy sequel is coming exclusively to movie theaters […]
‘Scream’ at 25: From Sleeper Hit to Horror Franchise Juggernaut
When Wes Craven’s Scream was released wide in theaters on December 20, 1996, small opening weekend numbers pointed to a slasher movie audiences weren’t interested in, especially not at Christmas. Then a rare thing happened; its numbers only got more substantial with each passing week. Twenty-five years and a full-blown franchise later, it’s hard to imagine Scream as […]