A year after her mother’s death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in a white faced mask and a large black robe, looking for revenge. His phone calls usually consist of many questions, the main one being: What’s your favorite scary movie? Along with much scary movie trivia, ending with bloody pieces of innocent lives scattered around the small town of Woodsboro.

Scream was a game-changer. It reignited mainstream interest in slasher films, inspired countless imitators, and launched a successful franchise that includes multiple sequels, a TV series, and a reboot continuation starting with Scream (2022).

The Ghostface mask became an instant horror icon. Director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson were praised for creating a horror movie that was both scary and smart — horror fans and critics alike loved its mix of genre satire and genuine terror.