The Scream series will be back in theaters with its next installment, Scream VI, in March. As the latest in a long-running slasher franchise, we pretty much know what to expect as the Scream series has always maintained the same framework, like its fellow properties. Ghostface always murders young people, Michael Myers always comes back, Jason wears a hockey mask, etc. Often, this leads to diminishing returns and eventually something goes away for a while before coming back. Still, there is a way to keep Scream going that would help it stand out from the crowded horror genre.
For those unaware, the franchise — which began in 1996 has had five films release to date — with a sixth on the way. On each film, the identities of the killers have been painstakingly kept secret by cast and crew, and, sometimes the creative direction of certain entries has been altered as a result of production or real-life difficulties. Sidney was going to die in one of Scream 2’s original endings and the third film (which feels ahead of its time today by commenting on abuse of women in Hollywood) was going to be centered around a cult of high-school serial killer fans being masterminded by Matthew Lillard’s Stu Macher from his prison cell. This was changed due to the Columbine massacre and the studio not wanting to focus on evil teens. It should also be what happens next.
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