David Arquette Wants to Return for Multiple ‘Scream’ Sequels
By George Robbins
The ‘Scream‘ movies have become something of a lasting reminder of the work done by the director Wes Craven and they have a devoted fan base. These films were made with the thought in mind that they would be something of a parody of slasher films and this is what made them so popular. They are unlike other films in the genre because they are meant to make fun of it in some way while also telling an interesting story. ‘Scream’ movie stories are actually important rather than just being there as a plot device to get from one kill to another. The late Wes Craven was very particular about the way he made his movies and what was portrayed in them.
Craven put a lot of effort into his movies and wanted people to know that they were really a series of parody films. This is a fact many people may not have realized because of the stories told throughout all of the movies. He made them to be a parody of the slasher genre where every movie saw the same characters coming back to fight an entity that just doesn’t go away. This level of satire was very nuanced but it drew in a large following that saw the films getting a lot of attention. This would carry on through a total of four films made between the years of 1996-2011 and unfortunately Wes Craven passed away after the fourth film was made.
Although Craven is no longer around, his legacy has continued on and although the world around us is pretty much burning down, some people have been trying to get a fifth ‘Scream’ made. ‘Scream 5’ will be making its way back to the screen in the not too distant future, but there was initially some concern from both the fans and actors. People were not sure if another movie should be made, but the new directors have assured everyone that the film will be made in the same way Craven’s were made. This drew more attention to the project and actors from the series like David Arquette will be making their return for the film. Arquette has even said recently that he would be interested in returning for any future sequels in the series.