---
title: "Scream"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/scream-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 646385
imdb_id: "tt11245972"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 3936
content_rating: "R"
---

# Scream (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/scream-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Scream" is a horror movie that takes place in the town of Woodsboro. The town has a history of experiencing brutal murders. Twenty-five years have passed since the previous murders occurred. A new killer has emerged, wearing a Ghostface mask, and is targeting a group of teenagers. The new killer's actions are connected to the town's past. The goal of the new killer is to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past. This suggests a connection between the past and present murders in Woodsboro. The film appears to be a continuation of a larger story, with the new killer drawing inspiration from the town's history. The movie explores themes of violence and trauma in a small town. The film's plot revolves around the new killer's actions and their connection to the town's past.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A new Ghostface killer emerges in Woodsboro to terrorize teenagers and uncover long-buried town secrets."

### Why Watch
- returns to the original setting
- features a new mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on knowledge of past events
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains scenes of graphic violence and intense suspense consistent with the slasher genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slasher, suspenseful, meta, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Pluto TV | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melissa Barrera** as *Sam Carpenter*
- **Jenna Ortega** as *Tara Carpenter*
- **Mason Gooding** as *Chad Meeks-Martin*
- **Jasmin Savoy Brown** as *Mindy Meeks-Martin*
- **Jack Quaid** as *Richie Kirsch*
- **Mikey Madison** as *Amber Freeman*
- **Courteney Cox** as *Gale Weathers*
- **David Arquette** as *Dewey Riley*
- **Neve Campbell** as *Sidney Prescott*
- **Dylan Minnette** as *Wes Hicks*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a direct sequel?
The film takes place twenty-five years after the original series of murders in Woodsboro.

### Q: Does the film feature the Ghostface mask?
Yes, a new killer dons the Ghostface mask to target a group of teenagers.

### Q: What is the setting of the movie?
The story is set in the quiet town of Woodsboro.

### Q: Who is the target of the killer?
The killer targets a group of teenagers.

### Q: What is the motive of the killer?
The killer aims to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.

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