As Halloween approaches, Netflix has announced that *Scream 2022* will be available on the platform in October. This sequel to Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson’s iconic 1996 slasher film marked its cinematic comeback after 11 years, featuring a new Ghostface who menaces a fresh generation of teenagers in Woodsboro. By blending new characters with some of the original cast, *Scream 2022* has revitalized the franchise, paving the way for a sequel in 2023 and a *Scream 7* currently under development.
The future of the *Scream* series remains unpredictable, but according to *What’s on Netflix* via X, the fifth installment will be accessible on Netflix just in time for the Halloween season. Featuring stars like Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Courtenay Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell, this legacy sequel follows two sisters closely linked to Woodsboro’s darkest history, who become the latest targets of the infamous killer. *Scream 2022* is set to premiere on Netflix on October 11.
Scream 2022: A Masterful Revival of Modern Horror
The 2022 sequel stays true to the series’ foundational elements.
*Scream 2022* serves as an exemplary legacy sequel, skillfully balancing fidelity to its original narrative and themes while remaining approachable for new audiences. The film honors Craven and Williamson’s vision of crafting a slasher for a self-aware, genre-savvy audience by reflecting on the evolving horror landscape and examining “requels” and toxic fandoms. Consequently, it preserves the core features that distinguished the original film.
New Generation of Leads in Scream 2022
Yet, their future is uncertain following recent departures.
Moreover, *Scream 2022* introduced a new generation of characters poised to carry the franchise forward. Alongside Barrera and Ortega’s Carpenter sisters, Sam and Tara, the film also presented Jasmin Savoy-Brown and Mason Gooding as Mindy and Chad, relatives of Jamie Kennedy’s character Randy from the original movie. Although their future is in question due to Barrera’s dismissal from *Scream 7*, the cast formed a cherished ensemble ready to succeed the original survivors. Campbell is set to return for the seventh installment after missing *Scream 6* over pay disputes.
Ortega is not expected to reprise her role in *Scream 7* due to scheduling conflicts, while Savoy-Brown and Gooding’s participation remains speculative and unconfirmed.
*Scream 2022* successfully rejuvenated the series for longtime fans while serving as an ideal introduction for newcomers. The sequel honored the returning *Scream* cast while seamlessly integrating its new leads into a captivating thriller. As audiences gear up to binge-watch the series this Halloween or as curious viewers prepare to experience it for the first time, *Scream 2022* offers a fitting start to Netflix’s Halloween lineup.
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Scream (2022)
- Horror
- Mystery
- Thriller
The 2022 incarnation of Scream is the fifth entry in the franchise, set twenty-five years after the brutal murders caused by Billy Loomis and Stu Macher shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro. Now a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and has begun targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past. Following the prior killers' footsteps, a new Ghostface attacks a high school student named Tara Carpenter. When her sister learns of the attack, she returns and meets with Tara's old friend group to check on her. However, Ghostface strikes again when they visit the hospital, forcing them to partner with series regulars Dewey Riley, Sidney Prescott, and Gale Weathers to discover the truth behind the original Woodsboro murders and stop the new copycats.
