The story of the franchise is a meta-fictional journey that revolutionized the horror genre by acknowledging and subverting traditional "slasher" tropes. Beginning in 1996, the series follows the life of Sidney Prescott (played by Neve Campbell) and her encounters with various killers who adopt the Ghostface persona. The Original Tragedy: Scream (1996)
: Fans Richie Kirsch and Amber Freeman commit murders to "save" the Stab film franchise by providing better source material.
: Set in Hollywood during the production of Stab 3 , the killer is Roman Bridger , Maureen Prescott's secret first child. He reveals he was the "mastermind" who originally pushed Billy Loomis to kill Maureen. Scream YTS
: The characters in the film are fans of horror movies and use their knowledge of "slasher rules" (e.g., "don't have sex," "don't drink or do drugs") to try and survive.
: Taking place at Windsor College, the killers are revealed to be Mickey Altieri , a copycat seeking fame, and Mrs. Loomis (Billy’s mother), who is seeking revenge against Sidney for her son's death. The story of the franchise is a meta-fictional
: In a shocking finale, it is revealed there are two killers : Sidney's boyfriend, Billy Loomis , and his best friend, Stu Macher . Billy reveals he killed Maureen Prescott after she had an affair with his father, which caused his mother to abandon him. Expanding the Legacy
For a deep dive into the specific "easter eggs" and hidden details of the original film, you can watch the Scream (1996) Breakdown . You can also find a complete timeline of the entire franchise to catch up before the next installment. If you are looking for more information, Explain the within the Scream universe? : Set in Hollywood during the production of
The series saw a "requel" (reboot-sequel) in 2022 and 2023, shifting focus to , who is revealed to be the illegitimate daughter of original killer Billy Loomis .