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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 09/08/2017
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Its gimmicks haven't grown up, although its older fan base has. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Jun 24
Overall, the film isn’t as strong as the prior three entries and its commentary is not as sharp, but, in its attempt to do something different, it nevertheless feels exciting and unpredictable in a way that we haven’t felt since "2" (1997). Go to Full Review
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 Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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Jasmine W @jasniquejewels 20h absolutely insane and intense almost as perfect as scream (1996)! See more Alex B @AlexBioni 1d Too Many Sequels The intro to this movie is brilliant! I love the theme about horror movies making too many sequels and using the same formula over and over. This one takes that idea and pokes fun at the overkill of sequels. As always, the blood and surprises are here. The writing is on point, and I love the modern horror mentions like Saw and Final Destination. Those are the movies I grew up with, so I appreciate seeing a new angle instead of only comparing everything to Michael or Jason. The new cast works well too. I like the killer reveal. It makes sense and gives us a reason to keep coming back. I also liked the point about how people remember the victims or killer but forget the families left behind and the trauma they carry. This movie is unpredictable. I didn't like Nico Tortorella as Trevor. He's supposed to be a tough guy, but his performance doesn't sell it. Some dialogue is great, while other moments feel weak and cheesy. Overall, this is a fun Scream movie. See more Kolton B @kb1324 Aug 29 this movie was a really great comeback after a long break. bringing back the main trio and mixing them with a new generation of kids dealing with modern social media fame and internet killers actually worked way better than expected. emma roberts is awesome in it, and the kills are surprisingly brutal and mean compared to the third movie. it makes fun of endless reboots and remakes in a super clever way, proving the franchise still had some fresh blood left. See more M A @RT25218740 Aug 26 Saw this in 2011, absolutely loved it. Still a classic that’s been rewatched multiple times. 5 stars! See more Michelle G @tediously_brief Aug 25 "I don’t know about you, but I feel a lot better." actually… this film is pretty perfect to me. it's easily my favorite of the franchise. *ducks for cover and runs* the whole film is iconic but the opening and the ending are especially top tier. wes craven’s mind >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> one of the absolute best. the entire cast slays (alison brie is especially IMMACULATE every second she’s on screen. i'm obsessed with her character. she makes me laugh so hard in this!). the soundtrack bops. the reveals are unhinged. the plot and themes explored timeless and compelling. the humor is balanced well with the horror. "An American hero, right out of the movies[,]" truly describes this film as a whole. 10/10 recommend. See more Sunil M @KaalKranti Aug 25 A must-watch Slasher Horror - Comedy - Mystery film and the whole franchise is a Must-watch. See more 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
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 51m
Sound Mix
Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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