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

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

Rated: C

Sep 8, 2017

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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

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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

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

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

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2025

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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

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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

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Rafael S

I really like this movie, it deserves more recognition

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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cloud Z.

I really liked this movie but it’s kinda stupid how in this movie the killers were trying to copy exactly what Billy Loomis and Stu did. So their was basically no creativity and the whole the two needs/geeks were who own the fan club thing for slashers Is just like Randy. This movie was just trying to be like 1.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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John D

One of the better ones in the franchise but the entire movie just feels weird and different from the other movies. However, the plot twist is insane! Definitely better than the third movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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David C

El inicio no está muy bien echo los colores de la de la película no se mal la historia es m dio mal contada no es mi favorita

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Oliver J

Critics Consensus: A sharp, stylish return to form, Scream 4 proves there’s still life — and plenty of blood — left in the franchise, blending nostalgia and modern commentary with a knowing grin and a killer’s precision. Review: Over a decade after the original trilogy’s finale, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson reunite to revive Scream for a new generation — and the result is a slick, surprising sequel that feels both fresh and familiar. Scream 4 skewers the rise of social media, viral fame, and the obsession with “reboots,” while delivering the sharp wit and brutal kills that made the series iconic. Neve Campbell returns as a battle-worn yet empowering Sidney Prescott, joined by franchise favorites Courteney Cox and David Arquette, who slide comfortably back into their roles. The new blood — including Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere — brings energy and relevance, embodying a generation raised on horror tropes and irony. Craven’s direction is as confident as ever, balancing genuine suspense with biting humor. While some of its meta-commentary edges toward over-explanation, Scream 4’s cleverness and final-act twist remind audiences why this franchise has endured. It’s a slasher that knows the rules, rewrites them, and has a blast doing it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Ryan H

This one has my favorite opening sequence but the movie as a whole was pretty mid and this one was more predictable than previous films in the series. These movies are starting to feel like Scooby Doo.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/15/25

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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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