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Scream 4

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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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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 Its gimmicks haven't grown up, although its older fan base has. Rated: C Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com [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. Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 29, 2011 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle There is such a thing as too much meta and, contrary to popular belief, irony is not always good for the bloodshed. Rated: 2/5 Apr 22, 2011 Full Review Josh Winning Radio Times 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. Rated: 3/5 Feb 11, 2025 Full Review David Griffiths Subculture Entertainment Scream 4 certainly does a give a voice to the disgruntled horror fans that have been disenchanted with what Hollywood has been serving up recently, now we just have to hope that they listen. Rated: 4/5 Oct 29, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Scream 4 has the perfect opening to remark on a culture so saturated in meta-ness, irony, and social media that reality no longer has any meaning. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laze T i got 16% in a exam because of this movie ranking stuff make me a critic Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review Alexander S Scream 4 was a topic of debate among fans. Some appreciated the film’s structure and twist, while others felt that the villain character lacked compelling qualities and made Sydney Prescott’s story less engaging. Personally, I enjoyed the outcome, but it wasn’t necessarily my favorite scary movie. Grading: C+ Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Jayden All I can say is Emma Robert’s so watch it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Natalia P la peor de toda la saga, en mi opinión la saga original murió aquí. no puedo creer la mala actuación es Emma, estos son los peores ghostfaces no tienen una razón que me haga sorprenderme, solo la envidia, cada segundo que avanza esta película es peor, mal, mal, mal y mal. esto es algo asqueroso, vomitivo, desgraciadle, lo peor de lo peor. para mi scream 4 no existe. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review João V Esse filme é interessante Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Andreas Z The fourth installment in the iconic Scream series delivers entertaining slasher fun that will especially appeal to fans of lighthearted horror. With its successful blend of bloody horror and tongue-in-cheek meta-humor, the film stays true to the spirit of the series. The opening and the surprising finale are particularly memorable highlights. Some kills, however, could have been a bit more intense for hardcore horror fans. Still, even without prior knowledge of the earlier films, Scream 4 can be easily enjoyed. Verdict: I give the film 3 out of 5 stars. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Outerbanks Entertainment, Corvus Corax, Dimension Films
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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