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Scream 7 Directors' Wild Plans Revealed
28 Feb
Summary
- Directors planned for Scream 7 to be a 'f*ck you up' experience.
- They considered an 'ultra-contained' and 'minute-to-minute' approach.
- Original directors left for 'Abigail' before developing Scream 7.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directors behind the most recent Scream installments, have shared their ambitious, yet ultimately unfulfilled, concepts for 'Scream 7.' Their overarching goal was to push the franchise's boundaries, envisioning a sequel that would significantly escalate the intensity. Bettinelli-Olpin described their aspiration for 'Scream 7' as a stark contrast to the previous film, aiming to 'f*ck you up' after 'Scream 6's' relatively light-hearted tone.
Further elaborating on their ideas, Gillett mentioned a discussion about reversing the trend of expanding the story, as seen in 'Scream 6's' move to New York. The directors had mused about making 'Scream 7' an "ultra-contained," nearly continuous, minute-to-minute experience. These conceptualizations, however, never progressed beyond the directors' internal discussions, as they left the franchise to pursue other projects.
Their departure to direct the 2024 vampire-thriller 'Abigail' meant they never read any drafts of their planned 'Scream 7.' The article also notes the turbulent production of the actual 'Scream 7,' which saw the exit of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, director Christopher Landon, and ultimately required a $7 million payment to Neve Campbell for her return. Kevin Williamson was brought on as director.
