Scream VI
Sixth film in the Scream franchise, follows survivors from previous entries in NYC
The brief
The franchise successfully transplants its meta-horror DNA to New York City, delivering genuinely brutal kills that feel more vicious than previous entries. Jenna Ortega brings sharp intelligence to her final girl role while the film maintains that signature balance of self-aware humor and legitimate scares, though it occasionally gets bogged down in franchise mythology. The pacing stays tight for most of its two-hour runtime, building real tension between the comedic beats. Perfect for fans who want their slashers bloody and self-referential, or anyone who enjoyed the recent Halloween trilogy's approach to legacy sequels.
The verdict
If you love brutal, self-aware slashers with sharp humor and aren't squeamish about genuinely vicious kills, this is a bloody good time that successfully evolves the franchise for a new setting. If you're not already invested in the Scream mythology or prefer your horror less meta and referential, the franchise baggage and two-hour runtime will likely test your patience.
Watch with
- 👥 Horror fans who love franchise callbacks
- 👥 People seeking brutal scares with friends
- ⚠️ Not suitable for children or gore-sensitive viewers
- ⚠️ Skip if you dislike graphic violence
Heads up
- Extremely graphic knife violence and brutal kills (extreme)
- Multiple jump scares throughout (frequent)
- Blood and gore in murder sequences (extreme)
- Intense stalking and chase sequences (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Tyler Gillett
- Cast
- Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jack Champion, Roger L. Jackson, Liana Liberato
Official synopsis
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Scary Movie (2026)
Perfect horror-comedy counterpoint that brilliantly parodies the Scream franchise itself.
