Scream Finally Getting The Release It Deserves
Halloween is approaching, and Scream fans are in for an early treat. According to Comic Book Resource, the first three films of Wes Craven’s trilogy will be released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray in a collector’s edition bundle. This set will have remastered versions of the movies and feature two in-depth documentaries detailing their production and behind-the-scenes content.
The first three Scream movies are getting a 4K UHD and Blu-ray re-release in October, just in time for Halloween.
The three-movie box set offers an access code for digital versions of Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 3, allowing fans to watch on the go. Along with the bundle announcement, the cover art was also revealed, depicting Ghostface’s evolution over the years. While the box set doesn’t arrive until October 3, pre-orders are available now.
Released in 1996, Scream follows Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), still reeling from her mother’s murder, as she becomes the target of the notorious Ghostface killer. Sidney grapples with the chilling mystery as her friends become victims in their once-tranquil town. Amidst the growing horror, Sidney and her friends confront the possibility that anyone among them could be the murderer.
Upon its arrival, Scream revitalized the slasher genre by self-consciously poking fun at its clichés while still delivering genuine suspense and horror. Director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson crafted a narrative that was both a commentary on and a tribute to the genre, engaging both die-hard horror fans and newcomers.
By blending clever meta-humor with traditional slasher elements, Scream provided a fresh take, ensuring its influence in subsequent horror films and solidifying its status as a modern classic.
Scream unexpectedly became a sleeper hit, raking in over $100 million at the global box office. Its astounding success paved the way for multiple sequels, with the latest being Scream 6, which graced theaters earlier this year. Beyond the cinematic realm, Scream also inspired a three-season television series and a plethora of merchandise.
Scream saved the horror genre at the box office, bringing in $100 million and making slasher films “cool” again.
Wes Craven, the legendary horror director, helmed the first four films of the Scream series, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise. After his unfortunate passing, the directorial reins were handed to Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who successfully steered the series forward with 2022’s Scream and this year’s sixth installment. However, it was recently announced that they wouldn’t be at the helm for the forthcoming Scream 7.
Christopher Landon, the director behind hits like Happy Death Day and the inventive body-switching horror-comedy Freaky, has taken up the directorial mantle for Scream 7. However, the cinematic landscape is currently riddled with challenges as ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes cast a shadow of uncertainty over the commencement of production.
Scream 6 continued the franchise’s history of success earlier this year, even bringing back some of the first film’s stars.
Adding to the suspense off-screen, there’s still no confirmation on whether the talented writing duo of James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, responsible for the scripts of both 2022’s Scream and Scream 6, will craft the screenplay for the seventh installment.
As you await Scream 7, most of the series—five out of six films—are available on Paramount Plus. The fourth film, for whatever reason, is exclusively streaming on Starz. October 3 marks the release of the remastered versions of the initial three movies.
