Buried under that understandable conflict is the question of what, exactly, Scream 7 will be about.
We have absolutely no idea, mind you.
It could very well just be the next story set in that world.
Neve Campbell is back for Scream 7, but are we sure she’s playing Sidney?Screenshot: Dimension
But lets be honest: that sounds dumb.
You cant make two movies starring two awesome, powerful, deeply-connected-to-the-franchise sisters and then simply write them out.
I mean, you could, but it would be very boring.
Campbell in Scream 5.Image: Paramount
At its heart, the Scream franchise has always been about a love of movies.
Movies motivate the killers, influence the victims, and play a major role in every plot.
Being a savvy movie fan adds an extra layer of enjoyment and understanding to the films.
So, embrace that and have Scream 7 be about making Scream 7.
Not Stab, the in-universe movie version of the series.
Its a receipe for success except not all the fans are on board with the idea.
Theyre conflicted about it.
Some are, maybe, even violent about it.
(It was also, coincidentally, the seventh film in the Nightmare franchise.)
Scream itself has also touched upon some of these ideas.
The Radio Silence guys, upset their successful work was so unceremoniously swept under the rug?
Now I have a few years oftelling myself not to be disappointed if this isnt the idea.
Theres no word on when Scream 7 will be in theaters, but wed guess early next year.
Do you like the idea of a meta-upon-meta New Nightmare approach?
Would you prefer something more straightforward?
Or do you just not want the movie to happen at all?
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