Scream 3

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Scream 3

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Released Feb 4, 2000

1h 56m

Horror

Comedy

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In the final installment to this trilogy, a murdering spree begins to happen again; this time targeted toward the original Woodsboro survivors and those associated with the movie-inside a-movie, Stab 3. Sydney (Neve Campbell) must face the demons of her past to stop the killer(s).

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Critics Consensus

Despite some surprising twists, Scream 3 sees the franchise falling back on the same old horror formulas and cliches it once hacked and slashed with postmodern abandon.

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Adrian Martin

The Age (Australia)

A mainly by the numbers affair, enjoyable enough while it lasts, but instantly forgettable.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 20, 2025

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

At 116 minutes, this third installment lumbers along like a serial killer in shackles.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 20, 2025

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Gene Seymour

Newsday

Scream 3 feels very much like the stretch run towards the finish line.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 20, 2025

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Shannon J. Harvey

Urban Cinefile

It delivers neither genuine scares nor genuine laughs.

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Phoenix Staff

Boston Phoenix

Craven remains the master of the slasher flick, using the Stab 3's set reproductions of the Woodsboro homes to revive creepy flashbacks of the first movie and providing the psychological fright that was the heart of Scream but was lacking in Scream 2.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 20, 2025

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

Still, it's a Scream that proclaims pop culture as the politics of the new century, and that's the kind of cutting remark worth remembering.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 20, 2025

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Dylan H

such an overhated scream movie, one of my favorites from the franchise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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John R

Probably my least favorite out of all of them but still good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Emily M

It's my least favourite film in the franchise. Not a bad movie all in all, but feel like there could have been more to it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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E6 E

Scream 3 is an uneven but still entertaining entry in the series. While it loses some of the original's sharpness, it offers fun moments and delivers enough thrills to keep most fans engaged

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Laze T

I dont get the hate but ok

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Alexander S

Scream 3 begins to lose its sharp edge by failing to introduce anything new or exciting compared to the first two films. While it does have some terrifying moments, the story that was rushed and poorly crafted left audiences feeling unsatisfied with the conclusion. Grading: C

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Wes Craven

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David Arquette

Dwight "Dewey" Riley

Neve Campbell

Sidney Prescott

Courteney Cox

Gale Weathers

Patrick Dempsey

Detective Mark Kincaid

Scott Foley

Roman Bridger

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Synopsis

In the final installment to this trilogy, a murdering spree begins to happen again; this time targeted toward the original Woodsboro survivors and those associated with the movie-inside a-movie, Stab 3. Sydney (Neve Campbell) must face the demons of her past to stop the killer(s).

Director: Wes Craven
Producer: Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, Kevin Williamson
Screenwriter: Kevin Williamson, Ehren Kruger
Production Co: E1 Entertainment, Dimension Films, Craven-Maddalena Films, Konrad Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Extreme Violence)
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.1M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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