Scream 4

     The first Scream movie created a new generation of teen slasher films along with one of the top Halloween costume since its release in 1996.  The first scream movie poked fun at horror movie clichés including running up the stairs instead of out the door when a maniac is after you, who will die in which order, and more.

     After Scream pulled in $173,046,663 worldwide, it was only a rule of thumb for the studio to make another in 1997 and a third film in 2000.  The three films made a total of $507,244,240 worldwide.

     A movie franchise often ends with a trilogy; however, if a studio runs out of ideas or decides to reboot a film (the “in thing” for Hollywood now), the studio will release a fourth film. 

     Wes Craven is returning to direct the fourth installment of the Scream franchise due to be released later this year.  A specific date has not been set.  Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox Arquette, and David Arquette will reprise their roles in the film. 

Question is who will be the killer this time?  ****SPOILERS AHEAD****

     First film, the killer was Sydney’s boyfriend, Billy, and his friend.  Billy was upset Sydney’s cheating mother slept with his father and destroyed his family. 

     Second film, Billy’s mother, Ms. Loomis, and Mickey were the killers.  Ms. Loomis wanted revenge for her son’s death.  Mickey just wanted to take part in the murders to get arrested and become famous for the killings. 

     Third film, the killer was revealed to be Roman.  Roman was Sydney’s half-brother and Maureen Prescott, Sydney’s cheating mother, illegitimate son.  Roman was also revealed to be the brains of all the murders including convincing Billy to start his killing spree.

     In summary, the franchise is based off of Sydney’s cheating mother and the lives her mom destroyed along the way.  Will they stick to this storyline or try something new?  We’ll see later this year.