Scream 5 in Development

[Kane52630]

 

[BatLobster]

I’m rather pleased with how little the trailer actually gave us. I feel like I’ve seen quite a few reactions to the effect of “But does it feel like Scream? Where’s the this, where’s the that, etc.” But, like, stop for a second and consider whether we’ve all just gotten too used to trailers that give us the entire goddamn movie in 90-120 seconds.

I think the tradeoff of them showing a lot of what looks to be the opening scene is they basically were able to give us two teaser trailers, rather than one long trailer. Clever way to give us a lot of content without really spoiling anything. I'd be fine with no more trailers personally.

 

[#root]

Absolutely love this shot. Especially the way it’s edited in the trailer with Dewey walking towards Ghostface with a gun. It looks like Ghostface is teasing him.

 

[antsman41]

Kane, could you make this avatar size capable?

 

[Kane52630]

Kane, could you make this avatar size capable?

 

[antsman41]

(love, always)

 

[Gothamsknight]

This is such a classic Scream shot right here!

 

[Scorpio]

This is such a classic Scream shot right here!

It reminds me of ghostface chasing Tyson in the house at the end of scream 3! Love it

 

[Doctor Jones]

I know it's a teaser, so they can be a little vague, but I wish they gave us a little more what it will be about. If I weren't a Scream fan and an average moviegoer, this would look like just another Scream movie. What's the hook? Why should someone care to see a new installment after all this time? This franchise isn't SW level or even Halloween. It didn't help the fourth flopped.

The movie itself looks good, well shot and such, just hard to tell what it is. I also wish there was some macabre, witty humor in it that really makes it distinguish it as Scream. It makes it just look like a horror film. I do hope the next trailer tells us more. Hopefully this also distinguishes itself from Scream 4. The fourth was kind of an inadvertent legacy sequel without trying to be one even if it was about remakes. I hope there's a good reason for returning to Woodsboro and using another new teen cast. How are they gonna do it? I'll keep an open mind, and I'm there opening day, but this teaser didn't do much for me.

 

[Gothamsknight]

It reminds me of ghostface chasing Tyson in the house at the end of scream 3! Love it

Yes!


Btw, Viewer anon, who has seen the movie, has been praising it.


So, apparently

Spoiler

"Hello sidney", and "its an honor" are both said in the film, but not in that context.

 

[BatLobster]

I know it's a teaser, so they can be a little vague, but I wish they gave us a little more what it will be about. If I weren't a Scream fan and an average moviegoer, this would look like just another Scream movie. What's the hook? Why should someone care to see a new installment after all this time? This franchise isn't SW level or even Halloween. It didn't help the fourth flopped.

The movie itself looks good, well shot and such, just hard to tell what it is. I also wish there was some macabre, witty humor in it that really makes it distinguish it as Scream. It makes it just look like a horror film. I do hope the next trailer tells us more. Hopefully this also distinguishes itself from Scream 4. The fourth was kind of an inadvertent legacy sequel without trying to be one even if it was about remakes. I hope there's a good reason for returning to Woodsboro and using another new teen cast. How are they gonna do it? I'll keep an open mind, and I'm there opening day, but this teaser didn't do much for me.

I think the idea that the killer is targeting people related to the original killers is probably the juicy reveal of this trailer. That's not necessarily a direction I've seen anyone predicting, and it leaves a lot of interesting possibilities open to what the possible motive might be. The motives in these films are always related to whatever the movie is trying to comment on, but I wouldn't want to know that before I see it because it would probably make the killer easier to guess.

We'll see how it performs, but honestly I think the film should be in a better position to succeed than Scream 4 was. Since a lot of people skipped seeing 4 in theaters, this might be a lot of people's first opportunity to see a Scream on the big screen or at least first time in a long time, so that alone is a selling point. You also had the MTV show keeping the franchise alive over the past decade for a new audience. I think the time gap has also allowed for the reputation for the original to grow even more and reach a new generation (and honestly, even Scream 4 has somewhat grown in a lot of people's estimation). Lastly, horror in general is arguably bigger than its ever been, so I feel like there's more of a built-in appetite. And this one looks like it's actually trying to be scary.

As long as the word of mouth is good, I think the film is in a position to do well. It was trending #1 yesterday.

 

[Closerframe]

So one killer or two?

 

[antsman41]

Maybe, when a certain OG cast-member bites the blade… the latter half of that line is said.

 

[antsman41]

So one killer or two?

Usually 2… other than Roman. Helps build rivalry or jealousy post-reveal.

 

[BatLobster]

Two feels a bit played out at this point tbh, though it's always a good way to make it harder to predict and make for a more dynamic third act.

 

[DyeLorean]

The whodunnit aspect of this franchise is what keeps them always entertaining and intriguing. Also very fun to rewatch, so you can see all the red herrings and the small clues.

 

[Doctor Jones]

I'd be open to one killer, but if it's justified and makes sense for their plan. Which is hard. It comes down to what the mastermind needs to achieve their goal. Billy needed Stu to carry out his plan (imagine that first conversation, he's lucky he was so impressionable ), Mrs. Loomis and Jill needed Mickey and Charlie to frame.

I think the idea that the killer is targeting people related to the original killers is probably the juicy reveal of this trailer. That's not necessarily a direction I've seen anyone predicting, and it leaves a lot of interesting possibilities open to what the possible motive might be. The motives in these films are always related to whatever the movie is trying to comment on, but I wouldn't want to know that before I see it because it would probably make the killer easier to guess.

We'll see how it performs, but honestly I think the film should be in a better position to succeed than Scream 4 was. Since a lot of people skipped seeing 4 in theaters, this might be a lot of people's first opportunity to see a Scream on the big screen or at least first time in a long time, so that alone is a selling point. You also had the MTV show keeping the franchise alive over the past decade for a new audience. I think the time gap has also allowed for the reputation for the original to grow even more and reach a new generation (and honestly, even Scream 4 has somewhat grown in a lot of people's estimation). Lastly, horror in general is arguably bigger than its ever been, so I feel like there's more of a built-in appetite. And this one looks like it's actually trying to be scary.

As long as the word of mouth is good, I think the film is in a position to do well. It was trending #1 yesterday.

You could be right where the timing is better now than in 2011, I just wish the trailer was more of a standout. I get it's a teaser, but you can still illicit an exciting, fresh take in a teaser too. I'd just wish there something more about how it related to what it going to be meta about -- something that can be marketed as Scream. It's a Scream movie. Yeah, the detail of the killer targeting the related to the original killer is something. But is it enough to get people like non fans excited? The Scream 4 teaser was vague too, but at least it told us in this new generation, the rules have changed and the unexpected is the new cliche, setting up a new status quo where all bets are off.

 

[Closerframe]

I feel like one is also a challenge when it comes to the logistics of the kills. It always rubbed me the wrong way that people couldn’t hear Roman on the phone prior to him popping up behind them. Whereas having two killers allows one to do the heavy lifting and another to toy with the victim.

 

[antsman41]

I saw a neat theory the other day (mind you I already have a good concrete idea of who’s calling and who’s killing) for the original which is Stu does the double hand blade arm thing above his head and Billy always is more left handed with the knife.

 

[DyeLorean]

“Anything that you might think is a spoiler in this, there’s a good chance you’re wrong. There are misdirects within the movie. There are misdirects within the trailer.”

Directors Tease That the ‘Scream’ Trailer Is Only the Tip of a Very Deceptive, Scary Iceberg [Exclusive Interview]

 

[antsman41]

I’ve always wanted a Scream sequel where two different Ghostfaces are working independently of each other and there’s a scene of them trying to out best a kill or trying to kill each other... would be so dope.

 

[shauner111]

I hope it’s one killer this time.

Stu had a twin brother!

 

[Doctor Jones]

If they stole Williamson's original Scream 3 twist, I'd be okay with that. That was just a brilliant escalation after the second one. If Scream 3 was made that way, we would have had a consistently quality horror franchise.

 

[shauner111]

If they stole Williamson's original Scream 3 twist, I'd be okay with that. That was just a brilliant escalation after the second one. If Scream 3 was made that way, we would have had a consistently quality horror franchise.

What was the twist?

I found the final reveals in Scream 2 to be lousy.

 

[BatLobster]

“Anything that you might think is a spoiler in this, there’s a good chance you’re wrong. There are misdirects within the movie. There are misdirects within the trailer.”

Directors Tease That the ‘Scream’ Trailer Is Only the Tip of a Very Deceptive, Scary Iceberg [Exclusive Interview]

Love this! Sounds like the whole lead-up to the film should be a fun ride!

Also, there's an AMA happening today: