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Neve Campbell Returns as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7
28 Feb
Summary
- Scream 7, starring Neve Campbell, premieres on February 27.
- The franchise began in 1996, revolutionizing the slasher genre.
- Past installments featured stars like Drew Barrymore and Jenna Ortega.
The Scream franchise, a cornerstone of the slasher genre for nearly 30 years, is releasing its latest installment, Scream 7, on February 27. The series first premiered in 1996, quickly becoming iconic for its innovative approach to horror, meta-commentary on filmmaking, and subversion of genre conventions. Neve Campbell returns as the central protagonist, Sidney Prescott, a role that cemented her status as a "Scream Queen."
The franchise has a rich history, featuring numerous high-profile actors facing the Ghostface killer across its films. Notable actors who have appeared include Drew Barrymore, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emma Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, and Jenna Ortega. The original trio of leads also included Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers and David Arquette as Deputy Dewey Riley.
Following the original 1996 film and its 1997 sequel, Scream 3 moved to Los Angeles in 2000, delving further into meta-commentary. After an 11-year hiatus, Scream 4 arrived in 2011, updating the series with contemporary themes like social media. The franchise returned in 2022 with Scream, followed by Scream VI in 2023, introducing new protagonists while continuing the Ghostface saga.
Scream 7 is set to explore Sidney Prescott's new life in Pine Grove, Indiana, with her family, only for Ghostface to target her daughter. The film promises to bring back legacy characters and continue the suspenseful narrative that has captivated audiences for decades.
