Movie Review - Scream 7

Director: Kevin Williamson
Genre: Horror/ Thriller
Runtime: 114 minutes
Year: 2026

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, McKenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Matthew Lillard, Ethan Embry
 
Description: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.
 
Review: “Scream 7” feels more like a desperate attempt to artificially keep the franchise alive. Although Neve Campbell’s return as Sidney Prescott brings a touch of nostalgia, even her presence can’t save the shaky script.

Sidney is living a happy and calm life with her husband Mark and three kids. But Ghostface is back and is now after her daughter Tatum.

The film clings desperately to the familiar formula and barely dares to experiment, resulting in a predictable experience. I knew the minute a certain character was introduced, they were Ghostface.
Aside from Sidney and Gale, the new characters are flat and forgettable. The dynamic lacks the energy and humor that made the earlier installments so strong.

The reveal is very unsatisfying. Like I said, I predicted it and it feels forced and doesn’t make a lot of sense.

Despite its shortcomings, any film in this franchise will always be entertaining. And the kills are bloodier then the previous films in my opinion. And I did like the opening scene, set in Stu Macher’s house. Fan service for sure, but it does have the tension that the rest of the film is lacking.

“Scream 7” was not necessary at all. Fun time though.

Rating: 2/ 5