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Scream 7: AI Deepfakes and a Neighbor's Revenge
28 Feb
Summary
- AI deepfakes were used by killers to taunt Sidney Prescott.
- Sidney's neighbor, Jessica Bowden, is revealed as the mastermind.
- Jessica sought revenge after feeling abandoned by Sidney.

Sidney Prescott, portrayed by Neve Campbell, returns for Scream 7, embracing her 'final girl' role against a new Ghostface killer. The film, helmed by Kevin Williamson, sees Sidney seeking a quiet life away from Woodsboro with her husband Mark and daughter Tatum.
However, her tranquility is disrupted when a killer, seemingly Stu Macher, targets her. The grand reveal exposes the use of AI deepfakes to torment Sidney and eliminate her daughter's friends.
The mastermind behind these Ghostface attacks is Sidney's neighbor and former best friend, Jessica Bowden. Jessica's obsession with Sidney escalated after Sidney's book inspired her to commit murder.
Feeling abandoned when Campbell was absent from Scream VI, Jessica checked into a mental health facility. There, she conspired with staff member Marco and fellow patient Karl to plan the killings.
Anna Camp, who plays Jessica, acknowledged fan speculation about her role, viewing it as a compliment to the character's significance.




