Scream VI

 

Scream VI (2023) continues the story from Scream (2022), following the surviving teens of the latest Woodsboro murders as they move to New York City in search of a new beginning, only to face another Ghostface killer.

As the first film in the series without Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, it proved the franchise’s strength under directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The film delivered an engaging, self-aware story that cleverly played with horror tropes while improving on Scream’s (2022), plot twist.

It featured solid character development, particularly for the new generation of survivors, making it easy to stay invested. Having the veteran Courteney Cox return as Gale Weathers kept the original films top of mind, while Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter and Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter continued to provide strong female leadership that drove the narrative with energy and depth.


The film also amplified the brutality of its killer, delivering one of the most vicious portrayals of Ghostface yet. With intense choreography, sharp direction, and surprisingly heartfelt performances, Scream VI did a nice job of honoring its roots while continuing on this bold new path for the franchise’s future.