Scream 7
Williamson returns to direct his franchise with Campbell back as Sidney facing new Ghostface threats
The brief
Kevin Williamson returns to direct the franchise he created, bringing back that original Scream DNA that felt missing from recent entries. Neve Campbell slides back into Sidney Prescott like putting on a favorite jacket, and the mother-daughter dynamic with Isabel May adds genuine stakes beyond the usual slasher shenanigans. The kills feel nastier and more personal this time, while Williamson keeps the meta-commentary sharp without letting it overtake the actual horror. Perfect for anyone who thought the last few Screams were fine but missed that specific bite of the original trilogy.
The verdict
If you're a die-hard Scream fan who felt let down by the recent sequels and crave that original trilogy's sharper edge, this delivers exactly what you've been missing with Williamson back behind the camera and Campbell reclaiming her throne. If you're not already invested in the franchise or expect universal critical acclaim from your horror movies, the mixed reception and familiar formula will likely leave you cold.
Watch with
- 👥 Horror fans who've followed the franchise
- ⚠️ Not suitable for viewers sensitive to violence
Heads up
- Graphic stabbing deaths throughout (frequent)
- Jump scares and sudden loud noises (moderate)
- Teen characters in extreme peril (moderate)
- References to past trauma and PTSD (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Kevin Williamson
- Cast
- Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale
Official synopsis
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest
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