Scream
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Overview
A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in a white faced mask and a large black robe, looking for revenge. His phone calls usually consist of many questions, the main one being: What's your fa...
Director / Creator
Wes Craven
Writers
Kevin Williamson
Top Cast
About Scream (1996)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Scream (1996) is a Horror and Mystery film from United States. the film was directed by Wes Craven from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson. It runs 1 hour and 51 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in a white faced mask and a large black robe, looking for revenge. His phone calls usually consist of many questions, the main one being: What's your favorite scary movie? Along with much scary movie trivia, ending with bloody pieces of innocent lives scattered around the small town of Woodsboro.
Cast and crew
The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Kevin Williamson, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Scream holds a rating of 7.4/10 based on 436,138 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 78%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 66/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 12 wins & 11 nominations total. These numbers place Scream within the broader landscape of Horror and Mystery cinema from 1996, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why Scream is worth knowing
If you enjoy Horror or Mystery films, Scream offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1996 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how horror evolved during that period. Performances from Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Scream on your watchlist for later.
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