Scream | |
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Directed by | |
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Based on | Characters by Kevin Williamson |
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Cinematography | Brett Jutkiewicz |
Edited by | Michel Aller |
Music by | Brian Tyler |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $24 million[2] |
Box office | $84.9 million[3][4] |
Scream (also known as Scream 5) is a 2022 American slasher film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. It is the fifth installment in the Scream film series. Though billed as a relaunch of the film series, the film is a direct sequel to Scream 4 (2011) and is the first in the film series not to be directed by Wes Craven, following his death in 2015. The film is dedicated to Craven at the beginning of the closing credits.[5] The film stars Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, and Jack Quaid, alongside Marley Shelton, Skeet Ulrich, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell, who reprise their roles from previous installments. In this film, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.
Although fifth and sixth Scream installments were discussed after the release of Scream 4 in 2011, Craven, writer Kevin Williamson, and executive producer Harvey Weinstein had doubts on their likelihood following the less-than-expected box office performance of the fourth film. A Scream television series was then produced, airing on MTV from 2015 to 2016 across two seasons, with a third season airing on VH1 in July 2019. After the 2017 sexual assault allegations against Weinstein and the closure of The Weinstein Company, the rights to the Scream franchise were acquired by Spyglass Media Group in November 2019, who confirmed a new film would be made. The following year, Williamson, who was returning as an executive producer, confirmed the film would not be a reboot, and Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett were hired to direct in March 2020. Campbell and Arquette were confirmed to be returning later that month, with Cox and the new cast members joining throughout the summer. After production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming took place from September through November 2020 in North Carolina. To avoid story leaks, numerous versions of the screenplay were produced and several additional scenes were filmed.
Scream was theatrically released in the United States on January 14, 2022, by Paramount Pictures. The film has grossed over $84 million and was praised by critics as honoring Craven's legacy and offering thoughtful meta-commentary on horror films, with some calling it the best of the Scream sequels.[6]
Twenty-five years after Billy Loomis and Stu Macher terrorized the town of Woodsboro, high school student Tara Carpenter is home alone when she is attacked by Ghostface, and is severely wounded but survives the attack.
While out of town, Tara's older sister Sam Carpenter is informed by Tara's friend, Wes Hicks, about her sister's attack. Sam returns to Woodsboro with her boyfriend Richie to visit Tara at the hospital, where she reunites with the rest of Tara's friendship group – Amber Freeman, twins Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin, and Liv McKenzie. Liv's summer fling Vince Schneider is the next to be murdered by Ghostface. Later at the hospital, Sam is attacked by Ghostface, and struggles with hallucinations of Billy Loomis, who is later to be confirmed as Sam's biological father, and the reason for why she left town and became estranged from Tara.
The next day, Sam and Richie visit a reclusive Dewey Riley, who has been in a bad place since his divorce from Gale Weathers. They ask for his help in stopping the killer. He contacts Sidney Prescott and Gale, warning them of the reoccurrence of Ghostface before joining the teens at Mindy and Chad's home. There, he reunites with the twins' mother Martha, the sister of the late Randy Meeks. Vince is revealed to be Stu's nephew. With the three attacks being on people related in some capacity to the original killers, Sam is accused of being the killer. She angrily leaves. Ghostface murders Wes and his mother Sheriff Judy Hicks at their house. There, Dewey reunites with Gale who has arrived in town to cover the story. At the hospital, Tara and Richie are attacked by Ghostface but are saved by Dewey and Sam. Dewey is killed when he attempts to finish off Ghostface.
Sidney arrives in town and meets Gale and Sam. Sidney asks Sam to help take down the killer but Sam declines, choosing to leave town with Richie and Tara. Sidney warns that there is no running; and that Ghostface will follow them. Sam, Richie, and Tara intend to leave Woodsboro but are forced to stop at Amber's house to retrieve an extra inhaler for Tara. Sidney and Gale follow the trio to Amber's house, which is revealed to be Stu's old house, where the original events took place. There, Chad and Mindy are both attacked and stabbed by Ghostface, rendering them both unconscious.
As Sam tends to Mindy, the friend group convenes and after some back and forth about who the killer is. Amber pulls out a gun and shoots Liv in the head, revealing herself as the killer. When Gale and Sidney arrive, Amber feigns being attacked, a ruse that neither Sidney nor Gale fall for, leading Amber to shoot Gale, incapacitating her. Richie stabs Sam and reveals himself as Tara's attacker and Amber's accomplice. Richie and Amber take Sam, Sidney, and Gale into the kitchen where Sidney had first faced off against Billy and Stu; Richie and Amber reveal that they are obsessive fans of the Stab series. They are disappointed in its trajectory and want to provide a new story to be adapted "based on true events", planning to frame Sam since she's Billy's daughter. Gale shoots Amber, who lands on the stove and is lit aflame. Sam is injured but a hallucination of Billy points her to Amber's knife on the floor, thus saving her life; she uses it to stab Richie multiple times before shooting him to ensure he dies. A badly burned Amber attempts to attack the group again but is shot dead by Tara.
Tara and the Meeks twins are taken to the hospital. Sam thanks Sidney and Gale for their help. Gale refuses to write about the new murders so as to not give the killers notoriety and let them die in anonymity. She plans instead to write a touching tribute about Dewey.
Additionally, horror YouTubers James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca from the YouTube channel Dead Meat cameo as film critics. When Richie is watching a YouTube video about Stab 8, the thumbnail beside it features a photograph of Hayden Panettiere as her Scream 4 character Kirby Reed, referring to her as a "Woodsboro Survivor"; Panettiere receives a "Special Thanks" credit for the photo.[7] Christopher Speed appears as Randy Meeks from Stab.[8]
Previous Scream actors appeared through vocal cameos in the film, including Matthew Lillard as the Ghostface of Stab 8, Drew Barrymore as a school principal, and Lillard, Panettiere, Jamie Kennedy, Henry Winkler, and Adam Brody among several cast members as partygoers who participated in a toast for Wes, which doubled as a tribute for the late Wes Craven.[9][10] Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Craven's widow Iya Labunka, previous Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson, previous composer Marco Beltrami, previous editor Patrick Lussier, and previous co-producer Julie Plec also have voice cameos as partygoers who partake in the toast for Wes.[9][10]
In 2011, Wes Craven confirmed he was contracted to work on a fifth and sixth installment of the Scream franchise, to be made if the fourth film achieved a successful release and reception.[11] Following difficulties with script rewrites on Scream 2, Scream 3, and Scream 4, often with pages only being ready on the day of filming, and the related stress of the situation, Craven stated that he would need to see a finalized version of a script for Scream 5 before committing to the production.[12] Williamson also confirmed he had contractual obligations for scripts for Scream 4 and Scream 5, having submitted concepts for three films leading up to Scream 6, though his contract for the sixth film had not yet been finalized. Williamson indicated that if a Scream 5 were to be made, it would be a continuation of the story of the characters who lived through Scream 4 but that Scream 4 would not include any cliffhangers that led into the potential sequel.[13]
Before the release of Scream 4, actor David Arquette also supported a potential future of the franchise, stating "[the ending] definitely leaves it open," before adding that he would welcome the opportunity to play the character of Dewey in future installments.[14] In May 2011, executive producer Harvey Weinstein confirmed that a sequel was possible, saying that despite Scream 4 performing below The Weinstein Company's financial expectations, he was still happy with its box office gross.[15] In February 2012, when asked about the potential for making Scream 5, Williamson stated at the time that he did not know if it would be made, saying "I'm not doing it."[16]
On September 30, 2013, Harvey Weinstein expressed his interest in a fifth installment, stating "I'm begging [Bob Weinstein] to do the movie and just end it. We've milked that cow."[17] In July 2014, Williamson expressed doubt on a fifth film happening, saying "I guess Scream 4 never took off in a way they hoped". He also elaborated on his departure from the series as Craven and his team were "done with him".[18] On June 25, 2015, the Wall Street Journal conducted an interview with Bob Weinstein. When asked about the possibility of a film continuation after Scream 4, Weinstein firmly denied the possibility of a fifth installment or any further continuation of the film franchise, citing the MTV television series as the right place for the franchise to find new life. "It's like putting an art-house movie in an art-house theater," Weinstein said. "Where the teens reside is MTV."[19]
Following the closure of The Weinstein Company in the wake of numerous sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the fate of the Scream franchise was in limbo. In early 2019, reports began to circulate that Blumhouse Productions, which specializes in horror-themed films, was interested in reviving the series, and that studio head Jason Blum was working on making such Scream installments happen.[20] These reports were confirmed to be false.[21] In November 2019, Spyglass Media Group acquired the rights to make a new Scream film. It was unknown at the time if it would be a sequel, reboot, or remake. It was also unknown if Williamson would return.[22][23][24][25] The next month, it was announced that the film would feature a new cast but could possibly feature appearances from previous main cast members.[26] On November 18, 2020, Kevin Williamson revealed that the film's official title is Scream.[27]
In March 2020, it was announced that Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett would direct the fifth installment, with Kevin Williamson serving as an executive producer, and that the film had already entered official development, with filming planned to begin in May 2020.[28][29] The filmmakers were in the midst of developing Cocaine Bear when the producers approached them to direct the film.[30][31] In May 2020, it was announced that Neve Campbell was in talks to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in the film.[32] That same month, it was announced David Arquette would be reprising his role of Dewey Riley; James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick were announced as screenwriters. It was also confirmed that the film would begin production later in the year in Wilmington, North Carolina, when safety protocols to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic were in place.[33] When writer/producer James Vanderbilt first presented the script to Williamson and asked him to be apart of the film, he turned the offer down, claiming he didn't want to be involved in a Scream project without Wes Craven. Williamson eventually contacted Vanderbilt later on, agreeing to join the film under the condition that the film be dedicated to Craven.[34]
In June 2020, Variety reported that the film was set to be distributed by Paramount Pictures and was initially aiming for a 2021 release, which would be 25 years since the first movie was released in 1996. Variety also noted that it was still not known if Courteney Cox or Campbell, or any other legacy actors other than Arquette, would reprise their roles.[35] On July 31, 2020, Cox posted a video to her official Instagram account, confirming her return to the franchise for the fifth installment. The news was then confirmed by various other outlets.[36][37]
In August 2020, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega were cast in undisclosed roles.[38][39] In the same month, Paramount Pictures announced that the film was scheduled to be released on January 14, 2022, having been delayed from its original 2021 tentative release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[40] In September 2020, Jack Quaid joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[41] In the same month, it was confirmed that Neve Campbell, Marley Shelton, and Roger L. Jackson would return to reprise their roles, with Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Kyle Gallner, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mikey Madison, and Sonia Ben Ammar joining the cast.[42] Skeet Ulrich additionally reprises his role as Billy Loomis, for the first time since Scream (1996).[citation needed] Rian Johnson was meant to make a cameo appearance as himself, but his commitments to Knives Out 2 prevented him doing so.[43] Instead, Johnson is mentioned in passing as the director of the fictional film Stab 8.[44]
Principal photography was originally scheduled to begin in Wilmington, North Carolina, in May 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[28] Filming instead began on September 23, 2020.[45][46] Filming took place across several avenues in Wilmington, including exterior shots of Williston Middle School and interior shots of Cardinal Lanes Shipyard and 10th Street (between Ann and Castle streets).[47] The film was awarded $7 million in rebates by the North Carolina Film Office.[48] Filming wrapped on November 17, 2020.[49] The existence of not only multiple versions of the film's screenplay but also multiple filmed scenes, to avoid details of the actual storyline being leaked before the film's release, was confirmed in April 2021.[50] During the post-production stage, Michel Aller served as the primary editor for the film.[51] Post-production on the film was completed by July 7, 2021.[52]
Scream (Music From The Motion Picture) | ||||
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Released | January 7, 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Genre | Film score | |||
Length | 70:19 | |||
Label | Varèse Sarabande | |||
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Brian Tyler Soundtrack albums chronology | ||||
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On May 12, 2021, it was confirmed that Brian Tyler would score the soundtrack for the film. Tyler had previously worked with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett on Ready or Not (2019), and would be replacing Marco Beltrami, who composed the score for the previous four films.[53] The soundtrack album was released on January 7, 2022, by Varèse Sarabande.[54]
Track listing:
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "New Horizons" | 3:50 |
2. | "Rules to Survive" | 3:13 |
3. | "Ring Ring" | 2:41 |
4. | "Would You Like to Play a Game" | 6:20 |
5. | "Apparitions" | 4:11 |
6. | "Amends" | 3:05 |
7. | "History Repeats" | 2:28 |
8. | "Suspects, Rules and Requels" | 4:53 |
9. | "Cold Refreshments" | 1:55 |
10. | "In Hot Water" | 4:17 |
11. | "Pain in the Neck" | 2:20 |
12. | "Diversions" | 2:01 |
13. | "Lights Out" | 3:12 |
14. | "Hospital Visitor" | 4:59 |
15. | "Sacrifice" | 5:01 |
16. | "Not My Story" | 2:10 |
17. | "I Started All This" | 1:56 |
18. | "Chromeface" | 2:23 |
19. | "The Expert" | 1:17 |
20. | "Welcome to Act Three" | 3:08 |
21. | "Where It All Began" | 2:21 |
22. | "True Fans" | 4:11 |
23. | "Passing the Touch" | 3:58 |
24. | "Ghostface" | 3:41 |
The film was released on January 14, 2022, by Paramount Pictures.[40][55] The film's red carpet premiere was scheduled for January 11, 2022, but was canceled due to the extended COVID-19 pandemic and rise of the Omicron variant.[56]
As of January 23, 2022[update], Scream has grossed $51.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $33.6 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $84.9 million.[3][4]
In the U.S. and Canada, Scream was originally projected to gross at least $20 million from 3,661 theaters over its four-day opening weekend, which included the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.[57] Some estimates were higher; Variety and Comscore both predicted a $25–$30 million opening.[2][58] Boxoffice Pro projected a $28–39 million four-day opening, factoring in positive word-of-mouth, young viewers being part of the target audience, theatrical exclusivity, ticket pre-sales and social media buzz, and the film serving as a revival to a well-known franchise.[59] The film earned $13.3 million on its first day, including $3.5 million from Thursday night previews.[60] It went on to debut to $30 million (and $33.8 million over the four days), becoming the first film to dethrone Spider-Man: No Way Home at the box office.[61][62] Men made up 53% of the audience during its opening, with those in the age range of 18–34 comprising 67% of ticket sales and those above 25 comprising 58%. The ethnic breakdown of the audience showed that 46% were Caucasian, 33% Hispanic or Latino, 11% African American, and 5% Asian or other ethnicities.[60] The film fell 58.7% in its sophomore weekend to $12.2 million, finishing second behind No Way Home.[63]
Outside the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $17.9 million in its opening weekend from 50 markets.[64] In its second weekend, the film made $10.2 million from 54 markets. As of January 23, 2022, the film's largest markets are the United Kingdom ($6.5 million), France ($2.9 million), Australia ($2.8 million), Mexico ($2.3 million), and Germany ($1.8 million).[65]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 236 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.70/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The fifth Scream finds the franchise working harder than ever to maintain its meta edge – and succeeding surprisingly often."[66] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100 based on 48 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[67] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those at PostTrak gave it a 79% positive score, with 61% saying they would definitely recommend it.[60]
Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune wrote: "If we were to make a franchise-reboot comparison: Scream lands about halfway between the pretty-good 2018 Halloween and the turgid follow-up Halloween Kills."[68] The Guardian gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "But it's still capable of delivering some piercing high-pitched decibels."[69] Wenlei Ma of News.com gave the film 3 out of 5 and felt that "Scream 5 lacks the spark Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett brought to their previous endeavour. Scream 5 is certainly funny and irreverent, but where it falls over is that it's rarely scary."[70] Writing for The New York Times, Jeannette Catsoulis gave the film a negative review criticizing the fan service opining that "Wearyingly repetitive and entirely fright-free, Scream teaches us mainly that planting Easter eggs is no substitute for seeding ideas."[71]
The performances of the cast were particularly praised.[71][72][73] Campbell was acclaimed for her performance,[74][75] and was noted for her "fresh" take on the role of Prescott. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that "... it's a pleasure to see Campbell again in fine form as Sidney, striding back into Woodsboro to take care of unfinished business."[76] Elle magazine named Campbell the "Reigning Queen of Scream" and stated that "Sidney might not have that impact on people were it not for Campbell's portrayal, rife with vulnerability, intelligence, and a palatable dose of humor."[74]
Campbell and the film's directors have expressed interest in making future films in the series.[77]
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