Scream VI
A tense, self-aware slasher that keeps you guessing with brutal set pieces and meta-horror twists.
Same writer: Guy Busick · Tense, satirical, brisk · about obsession and media · twist ending
Scream
A knowing, knife-edged thrill ride that mixes meta jokes with genuine suspense and a surprisingly tender streak.
About 2022 film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
Genres metafiction, slasher, comedy horror
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Written by James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick
Starring Drew Barrymore, Courteney Cox, Jenna Ortega, Mikey Madison, Neve Campbell, Dylan Minnette, Matthew Lillard, David Arquette
Music Brian Tyler
Runtime 114 min
Country United States
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