‘Scream 6’ Directors Are Hopeful For ‘Scream 7’ Movie

The Scream movies have been a huge success since the release of the first film in 1996. The franchise consists of four films, with the most recent installment, “Scream 5,” released in 2022.

Ghostface has moved out of Woodsboro and traveled cross country to terrorize New York City in Scream VI. The beloved horror franchise has been scaring audiences since 1996 and the directors of the latest installment are hopeful Scream VII and more films will come.

“We hope,” Matt Bettinelli-Olpin revealed saying. “We want to be watching Scream movies whether we’re involved or not for the rest of our lives.”

Tyler Gillett agreed that the idea was to continue the franchise adding, “We’re so happy it’s back.”

Scream VI stars Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega and Courteney Cox, among others. The newest installment of the franchise takes place in the Big Apple, a completely different setting for the film where creator Kevin Williamson set the original characters.

Williamson talked to us about his thoughts on Scream VI writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.

“I was a little hesitant because I was like, ‘How do you make it scary in New York City?’” he said. “Well, they figured it out, they knew exactly how to do it. I didn’t realize how scary New York City can be and then you go back and say, ‘Well, I used to live here.’ And there’s so many times you walk down the street and there’s nobody there. And you get on the subway and there’s one or two people, and you’re unnerved. It’s scary to think how scary New York City can be because I used to live here … but I think they milked it and they managed to figure out how to make it really scary.”

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Here are some reasons why the Scream movies have been so successful:

Original concept: The Scream movies introduced a new kind of horror film that combined elements of a slasher movie with self-referential humor and pop culture references. This concept was fresh and unique, and it appealed to audiences who were tired of seeing the same old horror movie cliches.
Strong characters: The Scream movies featured well-developed and likable characters, particularly the character of Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell. Audiences became emotionally invested in these characters and cared about their fates.
Iconic villain: The character of Ghostface, the masked killer in the Scream movies, became an instant horror icon. The simple yet effective costume and the chilling voice provided by actor Roger L. Jackson made Ghostface a memorable and terrifying villain.
Clever writing: The Scream movies were known for their clever writing and twist endings. The films kept audiences guessing and provided plenty of surprises along the way.

Overall, the Scream movies were a huge success because they offered a fresh take on the horror genre, featured strong characters, an iconic villain, and clever writing. The franchise has become a cultural phenomenon and has influenced countless horror movies and TV shows that followed in its wake.