The “Scream” franchise continues to progress with the upcoming release of “Scream 7”. Wes Craven’s popular slasher film series began in 1996, lasted for four feature films before running out of steam in 2011. But the series returned in 2022 with a decent reboot only to drop the ball in 2023 with the terrible “Scream VI.” But now he’s back with a new creative team, a new lens, and a brand new trailer. And just at first glance, there’s fun to be had.
“Scream VI” welcomes back series star Neve Campbell who returns to the role of original protagonist Sidney Prescott. She and her daughter Tatum (Isabel May) find their quiet life in a small town disrupted by the murderous Ghost Face. The trailer also reveals a returning Courtney Cox as dogged journalist Gale Weathers. And it looks like they’re not the only veteran actors reappearing. Kevin Williamson (who wrote three of the original four Shout films) makes what appears to be a fun but derivative sequel. Still, it can’t be much worse than the previous installment.
“Scream VI” will be released in theaters on February 27. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll see it or grab a pass.
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