Sidney Prescott, Woodsboro’s reigning champ, is returning to the “Scream” franchise for a fifth installment. But how did the new directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, convince Neve Campbell to return without the heart and soul of the operation, beloved creator Wes Craven?
The death of Craven back in 2015 was mourned across the horror industry. His vision helped launch genre staples such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Vampire in Brooklyn,” “The Last House on the Left” and the massive “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. The director was known for his irreverent take on horror and the way he lovingly skewered the genre itself (along with its critics and fans). The high-water mark of this trademark impudence was “Scream.” Written by Kevin Williamson, the “Scream” franchise is considered essential movie-watching every spooky season.
So when Craven died, many believed the franchise was over, including the star, Campbell.
“I had been...
The death of Craven back in 2015 was mourned across the horror industry. His vision helped launch genre staples such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Vampire in Brooklyn,” “The Last House on the Left” and the massive “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. The director was known for his irreverent take on horror and the way he lovingly skewered the genre itself (along with its critics and fans). The high-water mark of this trademark impudence was “Scream.” Written by Kevin Williamson, the “Scream” franchise is considered essential movie-watching every spooky season.
So when Craven died, many believed the franchise was over, including the star, Campbell.
“I had been...
- 10/21/2020
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
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