Scream 4!!!!! - Part 4

[kickass]

If they were happy, they'd greenlight 5 right now.

They ain't happy. And it seems they're moving on.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Ever heard of silence being good? They haven't made an an announcement because they are playing wait and see. Not doom and gloom like we are.

When it was underperforming that first week? I'm sure they never thought it'd make anywhere close to 71 million. It's 9 million away from DOUBLING it's budget (something it will achieve I'm sure). I'm sure they wanted it to triple it, but to say they aren't happy with a film that is an installment to dead franchise 11 years later making double it's budget? That's not a ''TANK."

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Exactly.

 

[kickass]

In theory I'm sure that's lovely and it sounds nice. I really don't think that's their reality, though. Ticket prices were cheaper 11 years ago, so even though Scream 4 has made almost as much as Scream 3, more people went to see Scream 3 than they did Scream 4.

The fact that the film is no longer in the top 10 after 3 weeks is a very big sign that the interest is no longer there. Not in its theater life, anyway.

The film should also had gotten better reviews. Sometimes, I just hate critics haha.

And at this point, they need to end it here. No remake, no sequel, no direct to DVD release.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ But if there is any possiblility to make a 5th one theatrically, don't you think they should take it?

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't see how anybody can believe that these numbers are good for Scream 4? Not only is it dropping like a rock all over the world after disappointing opening weekends, it has sold far less tickets than any of the other Scream films.

No it's not a disaster because it only cost 40mil to make but it's obviously, despite love on the internet, not a well liked film. That being said I don't know if another movie in the franchise is completely dead because a sequel to Parannah 3D is coming out and that movie didn't do s**t at the boxoffice but I do believe that the budget will be a good deal less than 40mil and that the original actors might not come back if they can't get another fat (from them) paycheck.

 

[Doctor Jones]

That is true.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Pirhana 3D was actually very enjoyable, which is why it's getting a sequel. People did like it, despite what most people say.

 

[Majik1387]

I enjoyed Pirahna 3D as well, but even I won't deny how hard it tanked at the B.O. I didn't know a sequel was greenlit before this thread honestly, and considering this movie was like as well the same way Pirahna 3D was, I see no problem in a 5th one happening.

All the talk in here about this series getting a reboot or remake clearly didn't watch the movie. And even if there was no 5th movie coming, don't even try to say that a remake/reboot has a better chance.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

I can't even imagine how a remake to Scream would be recieved even before Scream 4, let alone now that Scream 4 has happened and it's giant **** you to remakes. How do you remake a series that has a ''final" entry that flips off remakes.

 

[DACrowe]

Pirhana 3D is getting a sequel because it cost a lot less than Scream 4. A Scream 5 would cost as much as P3D2 would for just actor's salaries alone. It fell flat at the BO which says audience interest is gone. It might be lightning on DVD, but until then I wouldn't hold my breath on expecting a sequel. I think it's over.

Dimension (or whoever one day may buy the rights) will remake Scream one day. If Halloween can be remade, then Scream can be remade. Not in the near future, after all Scream 4 did kind of flop. But 10-20 years down the line? Scream 3D with an all new cast made specifically for teen culture then and perhaps PG-13? Horror remakes sell well because they're brand names remade for modern audiences. I think it is clear most teens viewed Scream 4 as a film for fans of the original series they never saw and saw no reason to start watching the movies now.

 

[kickass]

^^^ Your last sentence was a major problem, yes. The film wasn't even rated R in Canada, it was 14A. So there was no excuse that teens couldn't have gone in, because they could have.

 

[Marx]

Ever heard of silence being good? They haven't made an an announcement because they are playing wait and see. Not doom and gloom like we are.

When it was underperforming that first week? I'm sure they never thought it'd make anywhere close to 71 million. It's 9 million away from DOUBLING it's budget (something it will achieve I'm sure). I'm sure they wanted it to triple it, but to say they aren't happy with a film that is an installment to dead franchise 11 years later making double it's budget? That's not a ''TANK."

Exactly Billy.

 

[UltimateJustin]

I think the numbers are good but I think 4 was a solid end and a fitting conclusion. No need to delve into time travel in part 5...

 

[Matt]

Ever heard of silence being good? They haven't made an an announcement because they are playing wait and see. Not doom and gloom like we are.

When it was underperforming that first week? I'm sure they never thought it'd make anywhere close to 71 million. It's 9 million away from DOUBLING it's budget (something it will achieve I'm sure). I'm sure they wanted it to triple it, but to say they aren't happy with a film that is an installment to dead franchise 11 years later making double it's budget? That's not a ''TANK."

Exactly Billy.

Actually, Billy-boy couldn't be more wrong. It is close to doubling its budget internationally. International B.O. doesn't equate to a whole lot as there is a middle man involved to distribute overseas (Disney and I think Fox are the only two studios that handle their own distribution overseas). That means international distribution is split three ways (theater, studio, middle man) rather than two. International numbers are a lot like online viewings for TV shows, they matter a little....but not much.

Scream 4 will not make its budget back in the United States. It will not make a profit theatrically. It MAY make one on DVD, but not enough to justify the risk of making a fifth film (which will likely see further drops, especially if the original cast members do not return and their salaries alone will cost more than the profits made by Scream 4).

I'd like nothing more than to see a theatrical Scream 5, but really guys....you sound like Superman Returns apologists who insisted that the "amazing," international numbers and DVD sales would trump the lackluster domestic performance that didn't even recoup the budget and bring about a sequel. It didn't happen then. Odds are it won't happen now.

P.S. Silence isn't a good thing, Bill. Movie studios do not come out and say, "Yep....our movie failed, we're not making a sequel." They simply quietly scrap any sequel plans and start licking their wounds.

 

[bullets]

Pirhana 3D was actually very enjoyable, which is why it's getting a sequel. People did like it, despite what most people say.

Good for what it was. I don't know if I could ever sit through the spring break massacre again though.. that was insanity.



I'm surprised Scream didn't do better but that happens. I'll never watch a PG-13 version , a remake , or a direct to dvd sequel written and directed by
no names. If it ends here it went out respectfully.

 

[Cagefighterkip]

SCREAM 5 could be good but w/SCREAM 4 underperforming, I'm happy to end w/4. 4 is a good way to finish off the series IMO

 

[mclay18]

SCREAM 5 could be good but w/SCREAM 4 underperforming, I'm happy to end w/4. 4 is a good way to finish off the series IMO

Absolutely. I thought the film would held up better in its subsequent weekends other than dropping like a stone, but that's audiences for you.

Oh well. At least it was fun, and not all fun films get box-office love.

 

[Matt]

Absolutely. I thought the film would held up better in its subsequent weekends other than dropping like a stone, but that's audiences for you.

Oh well. At least it was fun, and not all fun films get box-office love.

Yep, look at Serenity which is actually very similar to Scream 4 in terms of performance, not numbers wise but trends wise. A sequel of sorts with a considerable fan base. Ended up making a little less than its budget in theaters thanks to international numbers. Went on to make a profit on DVD. And yet no sequel despite fan demand that continues to this day.

 

[Marx]

SCREAM 5 could be good but w/SCREAM 4 underperforming, I'm happy to end w/4. 4 is a good way to finish off the series IMO

I know we've all said this at one point or another but...I still cannot think of a way for them to do Scream 5.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Wes Craven is hosting a screening of the movie I believe this week. I'm sure someone will ask him about the future of the franchise there. Hopefully he gives an answer that will shut up all doubts and theories once and for all either way.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

I can't even imagine how a remake to Scream would be recieved even before Scream 4, let alone now that Scream 4 has happened and it's giant **** you to remakes. How do you remake a series that has a ''final" entry that flips off remakes.

It's simple. You don't.

I don't see Scream being remade at all at this point. Even the Weinsteins wouldn't be stupid enough to do that.

 

[BMM]

I would hate to see a remake of Scream.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Well, it not gonig to happen. Not after Scream 4.

If it does happen, it wouldn't be for years, but even then.

 

[Majik1387]

Unless a new studio buys the rights to the Scream franchise, it's not being remade/rebooted.