Scream 3
“The most terrifying scream is always the last.”
Synopsis
As bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the third film based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings, Sidney and other survivors are once again terrorized by another Ghostface killer.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-04
Top Cast
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Neve Campbell
Sidney Prescott
David Arquette
Dewey Riley
Courteney Cox
Gale Weathers
Parker Posey
Jennifer Jolie
Patrick Dempsey
Mark Kincaid
Scott Foley
Roman Bridger
Matt Keeslar
Tom Prinze
Jenny McCarthy
Sarah Darling
Emily Mortimer
Angelina Tyler
Deon Richmond
Tyson Fox
Lance Henriksen
John Milton
Kelly Rutherford
Christine
Liev Schreiber
Cotton Weary
Patrick Warburton
Steven Stone
Jamie Kennedy
Randy Meeks
Heather Matarazzo
Martha Meeks
Roger L. Jackson
'The Voice' (voice)
Julie Janney
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dead by Dawn Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$161.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.05x
+$121.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehren Kruger
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Scream 3
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $161.8M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Konrad Pictures, Craven-Maddalena Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Ehren Kruger, Kevin Williamson
Marco Beltrami
Peter Deming, Paul Hughen
Patrick Lussier
Marianne Maddalena, Kevin Williamson, Cathy Konrad, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Murray
Costume Design
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
Patrick Lussier
Editor
Kevin Williamson
Producer
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Wes Craven
Director
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Ehren Kruger
Screenplay
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gene Warren Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Alan Miller
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scream 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scream 3 about?
As bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the third film based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings, Sidney and other survivors are once again terrorized by another Ghostface killer.
Who directed Scream 3?
Scream 3 was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Scream 3?
The principal cast of Scream 3 includes Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Parker Posey, Patrick Dempsey.
When was Scream 3 released and how long is it?
Scream 3 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scream 3?
Scream 3 had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $161.8M at the worldwide box office (4.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Scream 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scream 3 was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is Scream 3 based on a book or true story?
Scream 3 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin Williamson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scream 3?
Scream 3 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).