Scream
“It was the perfect weekend vacation until THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN!”
Synopsis
A group of people on a rafting excursion happen upon a deserted town and decide to set up camp. Out of the blue, a murder occurs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Scream (1981) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Quisenberry
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Quisenberry
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- Scream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Cougar Films, Limited, Calendar International Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Quisenberry
Byron Quisenberry
Joseph Conlan
Richard Pepin
B.W. Kestenberg
Byron Quisenberry, C.L. Huff
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Quisenberry
Director
Byron Quisenberry
Writer
B.W. Kestenberg
Editor
Richard Pepin
Director of Photography
C.L. Huff
Producer
C.L. Huff
Costume Design
John Nowak
Stunt Coordinator
Paula Moody
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
A group of people on a rafting excursion happen upon a deserted town and decide to set up camp. Out of the blue, a murder occurs.
Who directed Scream?
Scream was directed by Byron Quisenberry.
Who stars in Scream?
The principal cast of Scream includes Pepper Martin, Hank Worden, Ethan Wayne, Ann Bronston, Julie Marine.
When was Scream released and how long is it?
Scream was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did Scream make at the box office?
Scream grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Scream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scream was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scream?
Scream holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).