Scream 4

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Scream 4

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2011

1h 52m

Horror

Comedy

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It has been many years since the Ghostface Killer cut a deadly path through the town of Woodsboro. In order to get over the trauma of those horrific events, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has written a self-help book. She returns to Woodsboro for her book tour, and reconnects with old friends Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette). However, Sidney's arrival also sparks the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney and everyone she loves in danger.

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Critics Consensus

The franchise is showing its age, but Scream 4 is undeniably an improvement over its predecessor, with just enough meta humor and clever kills.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/08/2017

C

Its gimmicks haven't grown up, although its older fan base has.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

04/29/2011

3.5/4

[They've] taken the ideas of the first film and twisted them in on themselves, using the technological advances of the last decade and society's celebrity-obsessed culture to give the series an invigorating kick.

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

04/22/2011

2/5

There is such a thing as too much meta and, contrary to popular belief, irony is not always good for the bloodshed.

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Amanda the Jedi

Amanda the Jedi (Youtube)

Mar 2

5/5

This movie was right on the money culturally at the time and still relevant 15 years later. I will fight to my dying death that this is an amazing movie

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11

3/5

While not without its flaws and predictable reveals, this is the freshest the Scream franchise has felt since the original movie.

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

02/11/2025

3/5

The meta jokes are funny, the death scenes bring a suitably post-Saw level of gore, and the big twist is the best since the 1996 original. In short: it's a scream.

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Aaron T

@RT60472594 6h

I think this film gets a lot of stick when it’s actually aged well. It did seem before its time when it was first realised. If realised slightly later by a few years, the film would be at a perfect time where the world changed to have the film fit in a lot more to society and be relatable to audiences. A very good and fun opening. Good to see the three main characters again and how they handle Ghostface this time. Can be very comical at times. Use of CGI through the film which is noticeable but probably the best killer twist at the end as well as a good strong killer with strong motive.

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Kimberly P.

@MisFitKim 9h

Scream 4 has always been one of my favorites in the franchise 🔪 It’s got all the twists and turns you want from a classic Scream movie, with that slasher-hard feel that I absolutely love. It just hits that perfect balance of fun and suspense.

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Li C.

@ThePlucker 4d

The twist is a killer

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João S

@JoneCB 4d

This film marked my initial introduction to the franchise, at approximately seven years of age, and I found it to be highly engaging. Subsequently, I consistently favored the Ghostface costume. However, upon revisiting the film as an adult, with a developed critical perspective, certain elements became apparent that were not discernible during childhood. While this installment represented a reasonable return for the franchise, incorporating commendable ideas and a sense of nostalgia, it was somewhat hindered by a perceived lack of originality and a less impactful suspense compared to earlier films.

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nilufer E

@Nilicim 4d

Didn’t really work for me. It had a few decent moments but overall felt a bit flat and not very memorable.

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Byrd ..

@byrdd97 4d

I remember when I first watched this

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Dewey Riley

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Synopsis

It has been many years since the Ghostface Killer cut a deadly path through the town of Woodsboro. In order to get over the trauma of those horrific events, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has written a self-help book. She returns to Woodsboro for her book tour, and reconnects with old friends Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette). However, Sidney's arrival also sparks the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney and everyone she loves in danger.

Director: Wes Craven
Producer: Kevin Williamson, Iya Labunka, Wes Craven
Screenwriter: Kevin Williamson
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Dimension Films, Corvus Corax, Outerbanks Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Teen Drinking|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.2M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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