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Scream 3
2000 116 min United States of America R 16+
★5.8
Horror, Mystery
Director: Wes Craven
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Description
As bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the third film based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings, Sidney and other survivors are once again terrorized by another Ghostface killer.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$89.14M
Worldwide:
$161.84M
Starring
David Arquette
Actor
Neve Campbell
Actor
Courteney Cox
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best VHS Edition
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Scream 3 is widely regarded as the weakest entry in the original trilogy, suffering from a loss of its characteristic intellectual edge and satirical bite following Kevin Williamson's departure. While opinions are split on its value as a standalone slasher—with some praising the Hollywood setting and meta-commentary, and others criticizing the contrived plot and lackluster scares—the film is generally viewed as an uneven, albeit serviceable, conclusion to the series.
| Screenplay | The absence of writer Kevin Williamson results in a noticeably thinner script that lacks the sharp, satirical wit of the first two films. | |
| Production | The Hollywood studio backlot setting provides a fresh visual tone and effective production design that elevates the film's aesthetic above its predecessors. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the screenplay are divided, with some finding the meta-narrative and Hollywood satire clever, while others see it as a disjointed and derivative parody. | |
| Acting | Performances are inconsistent, with core cast members like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox praised for their reliability while new characters are frequently labeled unmemorable or uninteresting. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is contentious, as the two-hour runtime is viewed by some as an engaging spectacle and by others as an exhausting, dialogue-heavy slog. | |
| Ending | The conclusion is polarizing, with some viewers appreciating the unpredictable twist and tidy closure of the trilogy, while others find the reveal anticlimactic and forced. |