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Scream
2022 114 min United States of America R 18+
★6.5
Horror, Mystery
Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
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Description
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Budget:
$24M
US Gross:
$81.64M
Worldwide:
$138.87M
Starring
Neve Campbell
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Courteney Cox
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David Arquette
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Most Frightened Performance
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Best Picture
Key opinion
The 2022 Scream serves as a polarizing but generally successful "requel" that effectively blends meta-commentary with classic slasher tropes. While fans and critics appreciate its respectful honoring of the original legacy and sharp deconstruction of horror trends, many feel the plot relies too heavily on familiar patterns and predictable twists.
| Originality | The self-aware "requel" framework and meta-humor successfully critique modern franchise fatigue without feeling manipulative. | |
| Production | The film features visceral, well-executed practical gore that revitalizes the series' trademark intensity. | |
| Acting | Legacy cast members, particularly David Arquette’s matured Dewey, provide a grounded and nostalgic emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Screenplay | The mystery elements and killer motives divide viewers, with some finding the "whodunit" reveal predictable and underwhelming compared to the original entries. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the new cast are split; some praise their chemistry and contributions, while others find the characters bland and less compelling than the returning veterans. |