‘Scream’ Will Soon Make Its Return, Perhaps With a Familiar Face
There are many horror movies out there in the world today, with many trying to scare people with fear of the unknown such as ghosts or demons. Slasher films fulfill the fear of the unknown in a completely different, yet equally terrifying way. These films show us a horror in which people are being killed but no one, audience included, know who it is. Horror movies thrive on this fear of the unknown and the mystery is what makes people want to keep watching the film. There is one slasher franchise that has had a strong following for years which is ‘Scream.’
‘Scream’ was made as a fresh new take on the slasher that was released in the 90’s with numerous sequels. The movie was an original design from horror master Wes Craven who created a new type of killer for horror aficionados to love. The ghostface killer is now a timeless villain in media and the slasher film genre as a whole. From the moment the first film released in 1996, even up to the modern day, it became a franchise that is beloved and is far from forgotten. Craven designed this film as a sort of parody of his own films; blending irony, horror, and comedy in just the right way as to make the film a strong piece of media.
The late Wes Craven left behind a strong legacy in the horror genre, and the ‘Scream’ franchise is a big part of it. In total, from 1996-2011, there were 4 ‘Scream’ movies made that followed a young woman and her numerous encounters with a killer that exists only through a terrifying legacy. Neve Campbell plays Sidney Prescott, a young woman who has multiple encounters with the ghostface killer over the years. She has become a staple to the franchise as a whole and has played the main role of the heroine in every one of the films. So it should be no surprise that after ‘Scream 5’ was confirmed there were talks to have her reprise her role.
Campbell explained that when she heard the film was in development, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to return to the film. To her, without Wes Craven around, she didn’t know if she wanted to be a part of a new film in the franchise. However, when she heard ‘Scream 5’ directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett were inspired by Craven’s work she decided to work on the film. The hopeful return of Campbell to the franchise is one that people hope will bring people back to the franchise.