Scream: The True Story
Synopsis
Explore the horrific story of serial killer Danny Rolling, aka The Gainesville Ripper, who believed he was possessed by a demon and whose gruesome crime spree inspired the blockbuster film Scream (1996).
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Scream: The True Story | Official Trailer | discovery+Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-22
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January 14, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alistair LeGrand
- Original Title
- Scream: The True Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Campfire Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alistair LeGrand
O'Connor Hartnett, Mike Bove
Michael Gleason
Rebecca Evans, Mark McCune, Ross M. Dinerstein, Austin Porter, Cecilie Bouchardeau Weiland
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Michael Gleason
Editor
O'Connor Hartnett
Director of Photography
Mike Bove
Director of Photography
Alistair LeGrand
Director
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Scream: The True Story about?
Explore the horrific story of serial killer Danny Rolling, aka The Gainesville Ripper, who believed he was possessed by a demon and whose gruesome crime spree inspired the blockbuster film Scream (1996).
Who directed Scream: The True Story?
Scream: The True Story was directed by Alistair LeGrand.
Who stars in Scream: The True Story?
The principal cast of Scream: The True Story includes Steven 'Prozak' Shippy, Cindy Kaza, Michael Salerno, Sheila Jackson, Rod Smith.
When was Scream: The True Story released and how long is it?
Scream: The True Story was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scream: The True Story?
Scream: The True Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).