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AI and Deepfakes Fuel Scream's New Terror
27 Feb
Summary
- A new Ghostface killer targets Sidney Prescott and her family.
- The film explores the dangers of artificial intelligence and deepfakes.
- The killers' motives link back to past Scream events and betrayal.
The newest "Scream" movie, set in Pine Grove, Indiana, brings a fresh wave of terror as a new Ghostface killer emerges. This installment revisits familiar characters like Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and the Meeks cousins, while introducing new threats. The narrative incorporates contemporary themes, specifically exploring the dangers and implications of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, with past characters appearing in AI-generated forms.
The climax reveals the identity of the killers: Marco, an orderly from a mental institution, and Jessica Bowden, Sidney's neighbor. Their motivations are rooted in past "Scream" events and a feeling of betrayal by Sidney. Jessica, inspired by Sidney's survival, sought to emulate her, but felt abandoned when Sidney wasn't involved in recent events. This led to their collaboration and plan to eliminate Sidney and her family.
Following a confrontation in Sidney's backyard, the killers' true identities are exposed. The film concludes with a violent showdown, emphasizing the "Scream" universe's trope where killers are not truly dead until dispatched with a headshot. The resolution sees Sidney and her daughter Tatum surviving the ordeal, with the killers meeting their demise.
