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Last film directed by Wes Craven before he died from brain cancer on August 30, 2015, at the age of seventy-six. Goofs (at around 36 mins) When Sidney runs to Olivia's house she walks into the blood splattered room.
- (173K)
- Horror, Mystery
- Wes Craven
- 2011-04-15
Feb 23, 2023 · Scream's History And Legacy: Time Has Done Great Favors To 2011's Scream 4. Features. By Eric Eisenberg. published 23 February 2023. Wes Craven's final Scream movie is fantastic. When...
Scream 4 (stylized as SCRE4M) is a 2011 American slasher film directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. Produced by Outerbanks Entertainment and distributed by Dimension Films, it is a sequel to Scream 3 (2000) and the fourth installment in the Scream film series.
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- Cast & Characters
- Rules of A Horror Film Remake
- Production
- Resemblances to The Previous Movies
- Films Referenced in The Movie
- Trivia
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Synopsis
Famed 32-year-old survivor-heroine Sidney Prescott returns to her hometown of Woodsboro, California as a last stop on her self-help book tour for her New York Times bestseller, Out of Darkness (2011). Evidence is planted in her car to connect her to the murder of two teenage girls, forcing her to stay until the investigation is cleared. A new Ghostface killer emerges with their desire being to remake the original killing spree.
Summary
On the 15th anniversary week of the original Woodsboro killing spree committed by Billy Loomis and Stu Macher, two high school girls - Marnie Cooper and Jenny Randall - debate the quality of the dwindling Stab series after watching the opening scene of Stab 7(2010 fictional film). Jenny goes upstairs to try and prank Marnie. She attempts the Ghostfacevoice, but reveals herself by laughing before Marnie mysteriously goes silent. Her voice is replaced by that of Ghostface, who taunts Jenny unti...
Main Characters
1. Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott: A 32-year-old self-help author who turns her trauma into triumph to publish a best-selling self-help novel titled Out of Darkness. She returns to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour—coinciding with the anniversary week of the original Woodsboro Murders that began in 1995 with the death of her mother. Little does she know a new 21st century Ghostface has started a new spree of killings and wants to reinvent her story. 1. David Arquette as Sheriff De...
Supporting Characters
1. Emma Roberts as Jill Roberts: The teenage maternal cousin of Sidney Prescott. Her innocuous persona is subverted in the final act, where it is revealed she is the mastermind behind the Woodsboro remake killing spree. 1. Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed: Jill's best friend and a horror film fanatic. She attends Woodsboro High and is initially weary of a 21st century Ghostface attack, however, she tends to ignore the rules of a remake and eventually finds herself being betrayed by her love in...
Minor Characters
1. Alison Brie as Rebecca Walters: Sidney's publicist who comes with her to Woodsboro. She is not at all focused on Sidney's followers who are supported by the book, instead only caring about the money. She eventually meets her maker when Ghostfacestabs her and throws her off the roof of a parking garage. 1. Aimee Teegarden as Jenny Randall: A student at Woodsboro High whom Trevor Sheldon possibly cheated previously on Jill Roberts with. She is one of the two first kills of Ghostface which is...
A signature device, started in Scream and continued in future films, was the typical "rules" for that type of horror movie being stated by the characters. These rules were made up as the story moved along. They were shared by Charlie Walker, Robbie Mercer and Sidney Prescott. The rules are: 1. 1. "Don't fuck with the original." (Stated to be the fi...
Development
A fourth film was announced by The Weinstein Company in July 2008, with Wes Craven saying that he wouldn't mind directing the film if the script was as good as Scream(1996). In March 2010, it was confirmed that he would indeed direct and stated that, "I am delighted to accept Bob Weinstein's offer to take the reins on a whole new chapter in Scream history. Working with Courteney, David, and Neve was a blast ten years ago and I'm sure it will be again. And I can't wait to find the talent that...
Writing
Craven stated that within the ten years (though the fifth film revises this as eleven years) that have passed between Scream 3 and Scream 4 and there have been no "real life" Ghostface murders, but have been numerous sequels to the movie-within-a-movie Stab. Craven also stated on the life status of Sidney Prescott, "She's done her best to move on from the events that occurred in the previous films, even releasing a successful book". Craven said that endless sequels, the modern spew of remakes...
Filming
Principal photography was originally slated to begin in May 2010, but was moved to June 28, 2010, following principal cast members dropping out and script re-writes. Filming ended on September 24, 2010, three weeks ahead of its initial planned conclusion. Re-shoots of two sequences were made in January 2011. Wes Craven approved all deletions, revealing three hours of footage was shot and trimmed in the editing room, but expressed disappointment at Bob Weinstein's decision to remove the afterm...
Originally, Marnie Cooper and Jenny Randall's deaths were intended to be a remake of Casey Becker and Steven Orth's deaths. In the original filmed version, Marnie is killed after Jenny, not the oth...In the official canon released version, Marnie dies off-screen and Jenny Randall's death is a callback to the death of Tatum Rileyin the first movie.The scene where Charlie is tied to a chair and Kirby being quizzed by Ghostface is a reference to the opening scene of Scream.The Stab-A-Thon in an isolated barn hosted by Charlie and Robbie is similar to Stu Macher hosting a party in his isolated house as a set for the finale of the Woodsboro killing spree.Saw IV (mentioned in Stab 6) - the movie Trudie and Sherriewere supposed to watch. Trudie finds the movie gross instead of scary.The Grudge (American version) - Chloe mentions "little Asian ghost girls", an obvious allusion to The Grudge. Robbiealso mentions the film in a deleted scene.Final Destination - Olivia says the Final Destination franchise should be about Sidneysince everyone who meets her dies.Bambi - Kirby's 'favorite scary movie' as a reply to Robbie's question.Last film directed by Wes Cravenbefore he died due to brain cancer on August 30, 2015, at the age of seventy-six.Filming ran for two weeks longer than planned.Originally planned for an October 2010 release date, but after writing delays, the scheduled release date is April 15, 2011.With four installments, this landmarks the Scream franchiseas being one of the only horror franchises to have both its main characters as well as its director (Wes Craven) return for all of its seq...Scream 4 at the Internet Movie DatabaseScream 4 at Wikipedia- Jeremy Dick
- Sidney’s father was killed off in a deleted scene. Portrayed by Lawrence Hecht, Sidney’s father Neil Prescott was first seen in the original Scream movie from 1996.
- Henry Winkler has a cameo appearance (sort of) Speaking of the original Scream, franchise fans might remember Happy Days star Henry Winkler as Principal Himbry.
- It almost starred Ashley Greene, Lake Bell, and Lauren Graham. Emma Roberts stars in Scream 4 in the lead role of Jill, Sidney Prescott’s cousin. However, Roberts wasn’t the only name in consideration for the part.
- The Scream 3 writer was brought on for rewrites. The first two Scream movies were directed by Wes Craven, both using screenplays written by Kevin Williamson.
I've come to the end of another Retro Review series which also happens to be the last movie from one of the most inspirational directors of horror. This is my review for "SCREAM 4",...
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Mar 8, 2023 · This was Craven’s final film, and he recorded a commentary track for the home video release alongside a couple of the new cast members (with a brief phone-in by Neve Campbell). The eve of...
