Scream
“It's always someone you know.”
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-11
Top Cast
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Melissa Barrera
Sam Carpenter
Jenna Ortega
Tara Carpenter
Mason Gooding
Chad Meeks-Martin
Jasmin Savoy Brown
Mindy Meeks-Martin
Jack Quaid
Richie Kirsch
Mikey Madison
Amber Freeman
Courteney Cox
Gale Weathers
David Arquette
Dewey Riley
Neve Campbell
Sidney Prescott
Dylan Minnette
Wes Hicks
Skeet Ulrich
Billy Loomis
Sonia Ammar
Liv McKenzie
Roger L. Jackson
'The Voice' (voice)
Kyle Gallner
Vince Schneider
Marley Shelton
Sheriff Judy Hicks
Reggie Conquest
Deputy Farney
Heather Matarazzo
Martha Meeks
Chester Tam
Deputy Vinson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysLos Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$138.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.79x
+$114.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick, Kevin Williamson
- Original Score
- Brian Tyler, Boys Noize
- Original Title
- Scream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $138.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence, Spyglass Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick, Kevin Williamson
Brian Tyler, Boys Noize
Brett Jutkiewicz
Michel Aller
Peter Oillataguerre, Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, Chad Villella
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Tyler
Original Music Composer
Michel Aller
Editor
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
James Vanderbilt
Writer
Guy Busick
Writer
Tyler Gillett
Director
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Director
William Sherak
Producer
James Vanderbilt
Producer
Paul Neinstein
Producer
Chad Keith
Production Design
Emily Gunshor
Costume Design
John Copeman
Stunt Coordinator
Brett Jutkiewicz
Director of Photography
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
Violence
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scream.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scream about?
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Who directed Scream?
Scream was directed by Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin.
Who stars in Scream?
The principal cast of Scream includes Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Quaid.
When was Scream released and how long is it?
Scream was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scream?
Scream had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $138.9M at the worldwide box office (5.79 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Scream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scream was composed by Brian Tyler, Boys Noize.
Is Scream based on a book or true story?
Scream is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin Williamson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scream?
Scream holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).