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Scream

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
332K
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Drew Barrymore, David Booth, Keith Meriweather, C.W. Morgan, Wendy Miklovic, Jody Mullins, Kelly Murtagh, Connor Weil, Madison Wolfe, Amor Owens, and Madeleine Woolner in Scream (1996)
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  • Horror
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A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
332K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
383
35
  • Director
    • Wes Craven
  • Writer
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Neve Campbell
    • Courteney Cox
    • David Arquette
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wes Craven
  • Writer
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Neve Campbell
    • Courteney Cox
    • David Arquette
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 293Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos7

    Scream: Blu-Ray
    Trailer 1:45
    Scream: Blu-Ray
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    Trailer 2:02
    Scream
    Scream
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    Scream 4K Ultra HD Trailer
    Trailer 1:22
    Scream 4K Ultra HD Trailer
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    Full Episode 3:18
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    Stars Who Turned Down 'Scream'
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    Stars Who Turned Down 'Scream'
    The Watchlist With "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Star Rachel Bloom
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    The Watchlist With "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" Star Rachel Bloom

    Photos564

    Neve Campbell in Scream (1996)
    David Arquette and Courteney Cox in Scream (1996)
    Courteney Cox in Scream (1996)
    Drew Barrymore in Scream (1996)
    Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy in Scream (1996)
    Drew Barrymore in Scream (1996)
    Neve Campbell and Rose McGowan in Scream (1996)
    Courteney Cox in Scream (1996)
    Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy in Scream (1996)
    Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich in Scream (1996)
    Matthew Lillard and Rose McGowan in Scream (1996)
    David Arquette and Courteney Cox in Scream (1996)

    Top cast

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    Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Gale Weathersas Gale Weathers
    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Deputy Deweyas Deputy Dewey
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Billyas Billy
    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Caseyas Casey
    Roger Jackson
    Roger Jackson
    • Phone Voiceas Phone Voice
    • (voice)
    Kevin Patrick Walls
    • Steveas Steve
    David Booth
    David Booth
    • Casey's Fatheras Casey's Father
    Carla Hatley
    • Casey's Motheras Casey's Mother
    Lawrence Hecht
    • Mr. Prescottas Mr. Prescott
    W. Earl Brown
    W. Earl Brown
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan
    • Tatumas Tatum
    Lois Saunders
    • Mrs. Tateas Mrs. Tate
    Joseph Whipp
    Joseph Whipp
    • Sheriff Burkeas Sheriff Burke
    Matthew Lillard
    Matthew Lillard
    • Stuartas Stuart
    Jamie Kennedy
    Jamie Kennedy
    • Randyas Randy
    Lisa Beach
    • TV Reporter #1as TV Reporter #1
    Tony Kilbert
    • TV Reporter #2as TV Reporter #2
    • Director
      • Wes Craven
    • Writer
      • Kevin Williamson
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Who Almost Starred in 'Scream'?

    Who Almost Starred in 'Scream'?

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    Storyline

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    A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in a white faced mask and a large black robe, looking for revenge. His phone calls usually consist of many questions, the main one being: What's your favorite scary movie? Along with much scary movie trivia, ending with bloody pieces of innocent lives scattered around the small town of Woodsboro. —Joss Oran
    • serial killer
    • slasher
    • masked killer
    • female protagonist
    • telephone call
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A new thriller from Wes Craven
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong graphic horror violence and gore, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The party scene near the end of the film runs forty-two minutes long. It was shot over the course of twenty-one days from the time the sun set to the time it rose. After it wrapped, the crew had t-shirts made that read "I SURVIVED SCENE 118" (which was the name of the scene during shooting). The cast and crew jokingly called it "The longest night in horror history."
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 14 mins) When Gale Weathers leaves the cameraman in the back of the truck she is heard to say "I'll be right back", but her lips say something like "keep watching".
    • Quotes

      Stu: Did you really call the police?

      Sidney Prescott: You bet your sorry ass I did.

      Stu: [starting to cry] My mom and dad are gonna be so mad at me!

    • Crazy credits
      Henry Winkler, who played Principal Himbry, was asked to go uncredited because the producers did not want to detract any attention from the younger, lesser known actors.
    • Alternate versions
      German DVD/VHS releases by VCL/MAWA were offered in two versions: the uncut 'Not under 18' version and a cut version which misses 4 minutes and has a 'Not under 16' rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Evita/Beavis and Butt-Head Do America/One Fine Day/My Fellow Americans/Scream/Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Fear The Reaper
      Performed by Gus Black (as Gus)

      Written by Donald Roeser

      Courtesy of Sony/ATV Tunes LLC

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    Scary, funny and clever – the best Scream movie by miles
    Almost a year after someone raped and killed Sidney Prescott's mother in the small town of Woodsboro, someone is killing teenagers. When Sidney herself becomes a target, the link is apparent and her missing father is a suspect. However, as with all good scary movies, everyone is a suspect.

    The film that sparked the revival of horror movies (Halloween H2O, I know what you did last summer, Urban Legend etc all followed…..thanks a lot!). This stands out from all those (and it's lackluster sequels) by being really good and clever. The story is nothing more than the standard slasher plot – but it avoids the cliches quite well. In fact it uses the cliches as references and makes plenty of jokey references to other movies and the supposed rules of horror movies – we even have a quick flash of a caretaker dressed in Freddy's jumper and hat!

    That doesn't mean it's not scary – it is! From the tragically horrible opening 10 minutes through each gory killing the tension is high and the shocks are real. The plot twists nicely and the ending is much better than most slasher movies (including the absurd endings of 2 and 3). This manages to be fresh, clever and scary – getting by any sticking moments with it's tongue in it's cheek.

    The cats are good – Campbell is a believable virgin, scarred by what happened to her mother – before she starts turning into Buffy the vampire slayer in parts 2 and 3. Cox is excellent playing against type and David Arquette is funny as the Deputy Sheriff. Kennedy as Randy is also funny as the movie geek – in fact he remains the highlight of the next 2 films. The cast being filled of up and coming faces (including Ulrich) makes it even more thrilling when the `wrong' people get killed, technically all the cast are `unknowns' who usually make up the body count, so really anyone can potentially get offed.

    Overall funny black comedy, scary thrills and gory excitement. A rare treat – a really good teen horror movie
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    • bob the moo
    • Apr 1, 2002

    FAQ7

    • Is "Scream" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scary Movie
    • Filming locations
      • 1820 Calistoga Road, Santa Rosa, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Woods Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $103,046,663
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,354,586
      • Dec 22, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $173,046,663
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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